Course Overview
The mission of the Kent School of Social Work and Family Science BSW program is to prepare students for generalist social work practice with diverse, vulnerable and marginalized individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. The department an anti-oppressive stance in educating students to intervene at the micro, mezzo and macro levels through the application of critical thinking and the incorporation of available evidence to inform practice that responds to complex social problems. The program contributes to the mission of the University as a great place to learn, by providing engaged service and outreach that improves the quality of life for local and global communities. The educational part of UofL’s mission is accomplished through theoretically and empirically driven approach to pedagogy in our on campus and on-line instruction and transformative learning experiences.
Course modules for
Studying in Canada offers international students access to world-renowned universities, a diverse range of academic programmes, and a rich cultural experience that prepares you for a global career.
Studying in Canada offers international students access to world-renowned universities, a diverse range of academic programmes, and a rich cultural experience that prepares you for a global career.
Studying in Canada offers international students access to world-renowned universities, a diverse range of academic programmes, and a rich cultural experience that prepares you for a global career.
Studying in Canada offers international students access to world-renowned universities, a diverse range of academic programmes, and a rich cultural experience that prepares you for a global career.
Studying in Canada offers international students access to world-renowned universities, a diverse range of academic programmes, and a rich cultural experience that prepares you for a global career.
Studying in Canada offers international students access to world-renowned universities, a diverse range of academic programmes, and a rich cultural experience that prepares you for a global career.
Studying in Canada offers international students access to world-renowned universities, a diverse range of academic programmes, and a rich cultural experience that prepares you for a global career.
Studying in Canada offers international students access to world-renowned universities, a diverse range of academic programmes, and a rich cultural experience that prepares you for a global career.
Reasons to study Social Work (BSW)
Prepare graduates to understand bio-psycho-social, spiritual, and cultural functioning and apply it to all client systems.
Prepare graduates to promote social and economic justice through their practice with diverse client systems.
Prepare graduates who continue to develop professionally throughout their careers to meet new challenges and opportunities.
Entry Requirements for
Undergraduate
For Highschool: Diploma of State Maturity and Certificate of State Maturity (Transcript – 10, 11, and 12)
Minimum 2.5 GPA – High school GPA 6 out of 10
Graduate
Diplomë Bachelor
Minimum 2.5 GPA – 6/10
International Student Fees
You can find the applicable international student course fee for your chosen pathway study route listed below.
| Study Route | Tuition Fees (2025-26) | Tuition Fees (2026-27) |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate | Business Analytics – $34,500 Engineering – $15,304 Accounting and Analytics (MSAA) – $28,000 |
Accounting and Analytics (MSAA) – $28,000 Engineering – $15,304 Business Analytics – $34,500 |
| Undergraduate | Direct Entry – $29,736 | Direct Entry – $29,736 |
Scholarships at University of Louisville
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