Bachelor of Social Work

The BSW Program prepares students for strengths-based generalist professional practice that teaches students to assist individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities to identify their strengths and solve problems.

Graduates will be equipped to work in a variety of public, nonprofit, and proprietary human service agencies. This upper division undergraduate program is designed to mesh both with community college associate degrees and the General Education Program at FGCU. In the junior and senior years, students will develop a core set of skills in case management, information and referral, and community organization which can be used in a variety of practice settings. Graduates are prepared for advanced study if they want to pursue a graduate degree. Those choosing to enter a MSW program must do so within 5 years of completing the BSW program.

  • Local Partnerships: The Department of Social Work enjoys partnerships with a number of local agencies, many of which provide field education opportunities for our students. These agencies provide a wide variety of services in the local community. Social work professionals supervise internships within such agencies.
  • International Partnerships: Faculty from the Department of Social Work have established relationships with social work professionals and academics around the globe including but not limited to Armenia, the Bahamas, and Puerto Rico.
  • Distance Learning: A number of elective courses for the BSW program are currently available via distance learning. See the BSW Program Coordinator for information.
  • General Education: Students are expected to complete 36 hours of approved general education coursework during the first two years of attendance (see the General Education section). Some coursework can be used to satisfy both general education and common prerequisite requirements.

The Bachelor of Social Work Program has been accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the Council on Social Work Education.

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BSW Transitional Portfolio - For Fall 2025 Enrollment in the BSW Program

Please click the link below to access the FGCU Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Transitional Portfolio portal. 

2025 BSW Transitional Portfolio Portal

Please ensure that you have provided all requested information by no later than Saturday, June 22, 2025 by 5:00pm for consideration of enrollment starting with the Fall 2025 semester, beginning in August 2025.

BSW Candidates must prepare a value essay of a minimum of 400 words and a maximum of 500 words, double-spaced, and typed in 12-point font (preferably Aptos, Arial, Calibri, or Times New Roman) as part of the transitional portfolio.  It is recommended that you complete the essay prior to starting your portfolio online by  using Microsoft Word or another word processing software to do so and then uploading the essay while completing the portfolio.

You may organize the essay in any manner, but please be sure to do the following:

  • Review the NASW Code of Ethics and the six core values of the profession found online at https://www.socialworkers.org/About/Ethics/Code-of-Ethics
  • Select one (1) of the six core values, review its meaning at the website provided above, and then write a brief essay explaining your understanding of this core value and its significance for you.
1) Service
2) Social Justice
3) Dignity and Worth of the Person
4) Importance of Human Relationships
5) Integrity
6) Competence

Please note, the use of any artificial intelligence (AI) writing tool such as ChatGPT, Grammarly, WordTune, etc. is not allowed for the completion of this essay!
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Marieb College of Health & Human Services

Department of Social Work

10501 FGCU Blvd. S.
Fort Myers, FL 33965

239-590-7825