Welcome to the University of Houston-Clear Lake
and the Bachelor’s of Social Work!
We are excited that you are considering UHCL for your undergraduate social work education and look forward to working with you as you embark on your new educational experience.
The UHCL Bachelor's Social Work Program (BSW) was granted accreditation status by the Council on Accreditation of the Council on Social Work Education on October 16, 2004.
The UHCL BSW Program emphasizes a respect for diversity throughout all components of its learning environment. Respect for diversity is manifested for all persons with special attention given to those persons oppressed or discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity/expression, age, sexual orientation, mental, or physical disability, veteran status or national origin.
Social work foundation content is found in nine interrelated areas:
- Human behavior and the social environment (HBSE)
- Social welfare policy
- Social work research
- Social work values and ethics
- Diversity
- Promoting social and economic justice
- Working with populations-at-risk
- Social work practice
- Field placement
Generalist practice applies a wide variety of theoretical perspectives reflecting an integrated bio-psycho-social approach, professional values and ethics and skills with diverse persons, families, groups, organizations and communities using the planned change process.
