Emphasis is placed on preparing students with a beginning theoretical understanding that will enable them to work with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. Attention is also placed on helping students to think globally/internationally in the field of social work. Students who complete the social work major will be prepared for graduate education. Social Workers work in a variety of settings including hospitals and clinics, nursing homes, community mental health clinics, private practices, state and local governments, schools, universities, substance abuse clinics, and military bases. Clinical social workers must have a Master?s Degree.

The Bachelor of Applied Science Program in Integrative Professional Studies prepares students to complete 61 credits of courses taken from the Davenport University Colleges of Arts and Science, Business and Health Professions. The Davenport credits are transferred to Kuyper College where students complete an additional 66 credits leading to a nationally accredited Bachelor of Social Work degree conferred by Kuyper College. Upon completion of the Kuyper coursework, a Bachelor of Applied Science in Integrative Professional Studies is awarded from Davenport.