Social Work is about helping people-children, families, older adults, and whole communities. The social work program prepares students for entry level professional positions in a diversity of public and private settings, including child advocacy and welfare, children and youth counseling, school social work, medical social work, church social work, missions, foster care and adoptions, geriatric social work, and mental health. The program prepares students to empower people, particularly those who are vulnerable, to achieve a better "fit" with their world and to help the world to be more responsive to the needs of people. The program emphasizes the importance of a liberal arts foundation and of Christian and social work values that promote social and economic justice. READ MORE
The major also emphasizes preparation for graduate study. Graduates from the BSW program are eligible to apply for advanced standing in graduate programs leading to the Master of Social Work (MSW) degree.
Adult students are returning to college in larger numbers. Statistics show more than 50% of all students enrolled in undergraduate education are adults who have life and work experience.
Our program leading to a Bachelor of Social Work is designed for adult students with responsibilities and busy schedules. You can earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work (BSW) in as little as 24 months. Classes are conducted only one night per week, allowing you more time for work and family.
A BSW degree prepares you for a career in which you help others succeed in the face of adversity. Union’s nationally recognized faculty prepares students for careers in counseling, child welfare, community development, mental health, advocacy, and others.
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Social workers help people achieve a better "fit" with their world and help the world to be more responsive to the needs of people. Union’s Social Work Program, rooted in Christian faith and commitment, prepares students for entry-level social work practice, teaching students to appreciate human life as God’s creation and to promote social and economic justice for all. Union’s Social Work Program also provides a solid foundation for graduates to pursue a Master of Social Work degree.
One exciting aspect of the curriculum is the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge to practice. Community service and the Field Practicum, the capstone course, allows social work majors to get "hands on" experience. During the Field Practicum, seniors work one semester under a professional social worker in the community.
Graduates have many career options including case managers, crisis counselors, geriatric social workers, family service workers, church social workers, alcohol and drug counselors, foster care and adoption specialists, international social workers, school social workers, mental health counselors, child advocates, and medical social workers.
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Advisor: Mary Anne Poe
Phi Alpha, National Honor Society for Social Work Students, Eta Phi Chapter, fosters high standards of education for social workers and invites into membership those who have attained excellence in scholarship and achievement in social work. Social Work majors with an overall GPA of 3.2 and a GPA of 3.6 in social work courses are invited to become members. Students become eligible for membership at the end of their Junior year in the Social Work Program.
Advisor: Mary Anne Poe
The Student Association of Social Workers (SASW)is for students majoring in social work and for those interested in social work.The organization assists in developing professional social work identity and provides an opportunity to be involved in volunteer community social service. Social service opportunities include child mentoring and advocacy,nursing home activities,community organizing,and resource development. The organization gives students regular opportunity to interact with others having similar interests.
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