program description

international direct students at utah global receive:

• exclusive and rigorous academic coursework
• priority access to in-demand courses that fit their interests
• guidance from academic advisors and mentors
• career development and networking opportunities
• intensive classes with domestic students

social workers provide mental health services to individuals and communities across the united states. they work in family and child service agencies, hospitals, schools, criminal justice agencies, nursing homes, and other places, providing intervention, evaluation, and counseling services. if students want to enter this challenging but rewarding field, the u’s social work (b.s.w.) program will provide them with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills they need to professionally practice social work in a number of settings: a b.s.w. degree prepares students for immediate entry into human service positions across the country. students in the program complete coursework in the following areas: human behavior and social environment, social work as a profession, social diversity and cultural understanding, research and evaluation, and welfare policy. in preparation for professional practice, students also complete a supervised internship in the field.