Social Work

Mission

To prepare students for entry-level professional competence as generalist social work practitioners, with a Bachelor Degree of Social Work.

Overview

Through a critical awareness of individual and social values, students are exposed to a body of knowledge, which examines human behavior and development. Students gain the skills necessary to work effectively with individuals, families, groups, organizations, communities and the larger society.

Issues concerning ethnicity, culture, gender and populations-at-risk are incorporated throughout the program.  Students examine the contributions and needs of these special populations. The curriculum focuses on the various institutions, which are designed to provide social services.

The Social Work Department is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.