Bachelor of Social Work programs typically require four years of full-time study. In these programs, students take career-focused courses and fulfill general education requirements. In addition, they must complete an internship or participate in supervised fieldwork in order to graduate with eligibility for a social worker license. Some of the courses cover topics like counseling skills, American social welfare, human behavior, cultural diversity, social policy analysis, and mental health theories. By earning a BSW degree, aspiring social workers can get the academic knowledge and practical skills they need for work in a variety of specialization areas within the field.