Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.)

The Department of Social Work is committed to the following: Preparing students to work effectively in a broad spectrum of social service agencies by providing an environment geared to addressing poverty, multiple forms of oppression, social injustice and other human rights violations. Preparing students for advanced academic study by providing an environment geared toward achieving academic excellence. Advancing excellence and integrity through the development of high quality academic programs as well as contributions to professional knowledge and service. Responding to the professional and the university’s service region by providing supportive services and continuing education opportunities. Career Opportunities Aging services Child and adult day care centers Children and youth services Community action agencies Criminal justice agencies Domestic violence programs Family service agencies Homeless shelters Hospitals/home health programs/hospices Income maintenance programs Legal services agencies Behavioral and mental health services Services to people with developmental disabilities Nursing homes and residential communities Public child welfare/child protection services Residential treatment facilities School programs Substance abuse programs Vocational rehabilitation services