The Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors, Inc. is an association of BSW Program Administrators, Faculty, Field Directors, and others dedicated to the promotion of excellence in Baccalaureate social work education.

Our Members:

BPD membership is open to all social work educators and friends of the profession. Our members come from colleges and universities all across the country and work in a number of capacities within university, college, and community systems. BPD members often retain their membership even after retirement and serve as emeritus members of the association.

Benefits:

• JBSW, a bi-annual journal focusing on excellence and scholarship in baccalaureate social work education
• Discounts at BPD Annual Conferences featuring leading experts in social work education, research and advocacy
• Continuing Education credits for educational sessions at the BPD Annual Conference
• Discounts on conference and business travel
• Acess to members-only communications from the Association
• Participation in BPD Membership meetings
• High visibility for social work advocacy activities: BPD participates in coalitions and organizations that promote advancement of the profession and legislation that improves the lives of its constituents and their clients.