The Department of Social Work
Social Workers help individuals, families, groups, communities, and organizations overcome challenges in their everyday lives. Social Work is direct care support, case management, providing therapy, community building, research, policy development, advocacy, and so much more. Our generalist and advanced generalist programs prepare future Social Workers for micro, mezzo, and macro level social work.
WCU鈥檚 Department of Social Work offers an in person Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree and Master of Social Work (MSW) degree that present鈥痵tudents with a variety of career options from working in child welfare, integrated care, mental health, and addictive disorder settings to working in private practice, non-profits, social service administration, and policy.
Mission of the Department of Social Work
The mission of the Department of Social Work at 甜瓜视频app is to provide the knowledge and skills necessary to practice at the generalist (BSW) and advanced generalist (MSW) levels of Social Work practice. Congruent with the University鈥檚 mission to improve individual lives and enhance community development in the predominately rural Western North Carolina region, the Department seeks to prepare professionals who are committed to the core Social Work values of service, respect for all people, and the advancement of social and economic justice.
Programs in Social Work
The challenging curriculum covers a wide range of topics and hands-on experience both in it's course work and through participation in鈥� Field Practicum an Field Practicum is the signature pedagogy of Social Work education. This indispensable piece of the curriculum gives鈥痵tudents opportunities to gain practical experience in preparation for professional Social Work practice. Students are supported in the classroom as they gain applicable skills and through the Field Process.
Specialty Areas and Post-Master Programs
WCU offers professional development courses for social workers in the areas of addiction treatment, culturally based native health, and school social work.
