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SOCIAL WORK

Our graduates provide social work services in a variety of fields of practice including youth and family services, mental health care, health care, criminal and juvenile justice, and services to older adults. The social work values of service, social and economic justice, dignity and worth of the person, importance of human relationships, integrity, and competence in practice serve as our defining principles guiding our application of social work knowledge and skills to client populations.

Why social work? 

Do you like helping people? Do you want a degree that can be applied to different professions? Do you want to make a difference in your community? If you said YES to any of these questions, then you should consider getting a degree in social work. 

What is social work? 

Social work is a profession aimed at making the world a better place. The primary mission of the social work profession is to “enhance human well-being and help meet the basic human needs of all people (NASW Code of Ethics).” Social workers advocate for those who do not have a voice; they promote changes in social policies that help those who suffer from poverty, discrimination, illness, and disabilities; they fight for social justice. 

Fields of Practice

Social workers are everywhere. A degree in social work provides students with skills and knowledge in communication, collaboration, creativity, and problem solving. Social workers can work with people on an individual level, advocate for policy changes at a national or global level, or anywhere in between.   

Some examples of fields of practice for social workers:

  • Hospitals
  • Elder care
  • Foster care
  • Social services
  • Education (k-12)
  • Non-profits
  • Government
  • Mental health
  • Addiction

Programs Offered:

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Program Overview

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Undergraduate Field Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Program Overview

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Graduate Field Education