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Social Work, B.S.W.

You are passionate about people—so are we. Our program is committed to upholding the value and dignity of every human, recognizing their strengths, and stressing the importance of diversity to human development. We seek to hear the voices of all individuals, understand human needs, and ethically integrate faith and social work practice in a transformative learning environment. And we want to walk with you as you do the same.

Come gain the experience you need to enter the growing field of social work. In fact, the U.S. Department of Labor projects that the employment growth of social workers will grow 16 percent from 2016 to 2026. According to the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration, social workers are the nation’s largest group of mental health providers. And, over 40 percent of all disaster mental health volunteers trained by the Red Cross are social workers.

Few occupations can match the broad range of opportunities of social work. You’ll find social workers in hospitals, schools, community mental health centers, court systems, non-profit organizations, private businesses, police departments, nursing homes, providing rehabilitation services in drug and alcohol centers, private practices, and countless other work settings. They practice in areas such as health care, child welfare, early childhood intervention, mental health, aging, management, and clinical settings. Social workers may be executive directors of non-profit organizations, community organizers, therapists, educators, and researchers. in large cities and in small communities. Social workers fight for social justice, and improve lives and communities. You'll grow in community and learn to respond to human needs with a Christian worldview. And thanks to our small class sizes, we'll foster what will be a lifelong mentoring relationship with you.

You'll complete over 500 hours of professional, supervised field practicum work and graduate as a SALT Scholar. The experience you gain here will put you at an advantage for the Advanced Standing Master of Social Work programs. When you graduate, you'll have the strong foundation you need to practice your profession with compassion, commitment, competence and ethics.

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Lipscomb University is located in Nashville, Tennessee, a growing city with many job opportunities in business, healthcare, technology, and music. The university is well known for preparing students for jobs and future careers. It has a very high career success rate — almost 99% of graduates find jobs or go for higher studies soon after completing their degree.

The Career Development Center at Lipscomb helps students with CV/resume writing, interview practice, career counseling, and networking. They also connect students with more than 500 employers for internships and work opportunities. Many courses at Lipscomb include practical training such as internships, clinical experience, student teaching, and real-world projects, which makes students job-ready.

For international students, this means strong chances to build work experience during studies and after graduation. The university is based in Nashville, which is considered one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S., giving students access to many industries and job openings.

Lipscomb is also recognized as a “Great College to Work For” because of its supportive environment, professional development opportunities, and positive culture. This shows that the university values its students and staff and works hard to provide good opportunities.

The university is Christian-based, so the environment is faith-oriented, but students from all backgrounds are welcome. For those who align with these values, it can be a motivating and meaningful place to study.

Overall, Lipscomb University offers strong job opportunity potential with excellent employer connections, career support, high graduate success, and the advantage of being in a vibrant city like Nashville. International students can benefit from hands-on learning, internships, and strong career guidance to achieve their future goals.

PSW Opportunity

Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.

Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).

STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.

Contact our PSA counselor for more information.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

All international students are required to submit an English proficiency score. If you are a native English speaker or your education up to this point has been in English, this requirement may be waived. If English is not your first language, we recommend taking the TOEFL or IELTS. Your results must be sent to the university directly from the testing service. We do not accept self-reported scores. We accept any of the following exams for Lipscomb’s English Proficiency Exam:

TOEFL: A minimum TOEFL score requirement of 550 on the paper-based test, and 80 on the internet-based test (IBT)
IELTS: A minimum IELTS score of 6.5
Duolingo: We have a minimum Duolingo score of 105

Upcoming Events

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Nashville, Tennessee, United States