OU-Tulsa / Social Work / Bachelor of Arts in Social Work
The BASW degree prepares students with foundational skills to ethically engage with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. Students learn to approach practice using a systems perspective that incorporates research, policy, and an understanding of varied client needs and environments. Graduates are equipped to enter roles such as case managers, behavioral health rehabilitation specialists, or other positions across the human services field. The BASW also qualifies graduates to apply for advanced standing in a one-year Master of Social Work (MSW) program.
The BASW program at OU-Tulsa is designed with flexibility in mind to support students balancing work, school, and personal responsibilities. Courses are scheduled during evenings and weekends and often combine in-person learning with online modules to provide accessible, meaningful education while maintaining valuable classroom engagement. Faculty members are active in the field and committed to student success. Many involve students in applied learning and professional development activities that support ethical, client-centered practice across diverse service settings. The program emphasizes professional integrity, responsive practice, and preparation for real-world social work challenges.
The BASW program provides coursework that builds a strong foundation in ethical, client-centered social work practice with individuals, families, groups, communities, and organizations. The curriculum includes content on human behavior, social systems, policy, and research, as well as frameworks for understanding varied client experiences and barriers to service access. Students complete a practicum in a community agency where they apply classroom learning to real-world settings and provide meaningful services under professional supervision.
Social work graduates are prepared for roles that support individuals, families, and communities across a range of settings. Job opportunities continue to grow in Oklahoma, with competitive salaries and high demand for skilled professionals.
Common career paths include:
Thanks to the generous support of the Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation, scholarship opportunities are available to support BASW students enrolled at the OU-Tulsa campus. Awards are primarily based on academic achievement and demonstrated financial need. Scholarship amounts vary, and students entering the program in the spring or summer are also eligible to apply.
Our BASW program’s value is well demonstrated through the employers our graduates have worked for:
Your BASW degree from OU-Tulsa can open doors that set you off on a journey of a lifetime.
