Welcome to The Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors

BPD is a voluntary, individual membership association, headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, that, since 1975, has represented the interests of undergraduate education and practice in social work.  The association’s approximately 800 members represent BSW program directors, baccalaureate faculty and field coordinators, and social work educators and practitioners who have an interest in BSW education and practice. 

BPD has been instrumental in the development of undergraduate social work for entry level professional practice and has been a driving force in the development of generalist practice as the professional foundation for social work.   As the primary association that represents undergraduate social work BPD maintains an informative web site , an active listserv, offers an annual national conference, publishes a journal, and maintains an array of supportive resources. 

BPD is known as a warm, open, and egalitarian organization that is member focused and service driven.  All are welcome and support is liberally given.