The BSSW in Social Work prepares students for beginning generalist social work practice from a Christian perspective. Students wishing to work in a helping profession should consider this degree. The curriculum emphasizes the foundations of beginning generalist social work practice by including content on human behavior, social welfare policy, at-risk populations, social work research, social work practice with individuals, grouops, families, large organizations and communities, field practicum skills, social work values and ethics, cultural diversity and, social and economic justice.
Within the curriculum are incorporated both classroom learning and supervised field practicums. It is required that a student complete two separate field practicums. A broad spectrum of private and public settings are utilized for field practicums, including child welfare agencies, nursing homes, hospices, hospitals, substance abuse programs, mental health services, family service agencies, services to older people, residential treatment programs, adult day care centers, domestic violence programs, shelters, criminal justice agencies, public schools, and public social services.
Social Work presents opportunities to work with children.
Social Work--a helping profession for a hurting world
Many Christians feel called to help others. There are also many career paths to help others. Social work is one of many helping professions. What makes social work different from the others is the training and the variety of opportunities for service for a person with a social work degree.
