2025-2026 Gordon College Academic Catalog 
  
    Jul 04, 2025  
2025-2026 Gordon College Academic Catalog

Social Welfare (B.A.)


The social welfare major educates students for entry-level, generalist practice in social work, social welfare, and social policy within the context of a Christian liberal arts institution. The major maintains a commitment to the value and dignity of every person and the biblical mandate to address social and structural inequality. Graduates are prepared to work in a variety of settings - with individuals, families, organizations, communities, and in policy arenas - to help bring about positive change, peace, justice, and social transformation. 44 credits are required, as shown below.

Graduates have the opportunity to gain advanced standing in a Master’s program in Social Work. For information, talk with your advisor or the School Dean.

Master of Social Work Partnerships


    

Students with a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA are eligible to consider pursuing a Master of Social Work though partnerships with Dordt University and Roberts Wesleyan University.  These partnerships provide qualified students with a pathway to get a head start on a Master of Social Work. Please see the Dean of the School of Psychology and Human Services for more information.