Stephanie G. Odera, Ed.D 
Director, B.S.W. program
sgodera@vcu.edu
(804) 828-1030

The B.S.W. Program administers the undergraduate offerings of the School of Social Work, including the Bachelor of Social Work and the minor in social welfare.

Guided by the principle of promoting social justice, the goals of the B.S.W. Program are:

  1. To provide an integrated curriculum based on the knowledge, skills, ethics and values essential for beginning generalist social work practice
  2. To offer an educational experience that facilitates the critical analysis of social work knowledge and practice
  3. To provide classroom and field instruction experiences designed to promote culturally sensitive practice with diverse and oppressed groups
  4. To provide an environment that encourages lifelong learning and prepares students for professional growth and development

Students who complete the requirements for this degree will receive a Bachelor of Social Work.