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Why Aurora University?

The BSW program at Aurora University has much to offer you as a student including the opportunity to:

Participate in a Supportive Learning Community
The BSW program offers you a supporting learning community of students and faculty that will foster your professional development. Upon graduation, you will have in place a professional network of colleagues and lifelong friends.

Learn From Practicing Social Work Professionals
The social work faculty at Aurora University are seasoned professionals. They all have years of social work experience and continue to practice today. Your instructors will bring your classes alive with their professional experiences!

Get Hands-On Experience as a Social Worker
You will participate in selecting a field work internship site in a social service agency that supports your career interests. Your internship experience will bring to life your classroom learning, and you will graduate with professional experience on your resume! Since you have the opportunity to select a field agency close to the community in which you hope to work some day, you can make important professional contacts.

Experience Individualized Advisement
You will be assigned a social work faculty member as your academic advisor who will guide you through registration, field placement selection, and the successful and timely completion of your BSW degree. Your advisor will serve as your first professional mentor.

Earn Your Degree From a Recognized School of Social Work
Aurora University is the best known School of Social Work serving Chicago's western suburban communities. Aurora's graduates are employed throughout the area. Your alma mater will have considerable name recognition giving you an edge when you hit the job market.

Earn Your Degree from an Accredited School
The BSW program is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Your degree from Aurora University will enable you to sit for the Illinois state licensing examination after you graduate. Your BSW degree will offer you a full range of career opportunities and you will not regret having failed to attend an accredited degree program.

Apply for Advanced Standing in an MSW Program
Because the BSW program is accredited by the Council on Social Work education you will be able to apply for advanced standing (the fast track) in a graduate school of social work should you decide to earn an MSW degree after you graduate.

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For more information about the BSW Program, please contact:
Dr. Donette Considine, dconsidi@aurora.edu, 630-844-7842