College of Behavioral and Social Sciences
Department of Social Work
We use a systems approach to address social problems and on a micro, mezzo, and macro level, and encourage policy and legislation that help communities and individuals thrive.
Individual Well-Being Through a Community Lens
At its core, social work is a community-focused practice. Using a competency-based curriculum, we prepare undergraduate students to be generalists within the broad field of social work. Our graduates have the values and skills to practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.
Opportunities. Everywhere.
Our social work program gives senior students multiple opportunities to thrive, prepare for state licensure, and secure employment. And with a job outlook 13% faster than average, graduates are likely to find opportunities available for licensed BSW graduates.
The program also prepares students to pursue a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree, and additional areas of specializations including but not limited to child welfare, addictions, as well as other issues of concern for vulnerable, oppressed, and impoverished persons and communities.
Core values:
- Utilization of cutting-edge technology
- Inclusion of Service Learning and Community Engagement Facilitation of Student-centered Advancement
- Promotion of Leadership Development
Learn about Social Work Core Competencies.
Our Program
Social Work
Social Welfare
Accreditation
The excellence of CSU's Social Work program is evidenced by accreditation from the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes
Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes 2020-2021
Prior years: 2019-2020 | 2018-2019 | 2017-2018 | 2016-2017 | 2015-2016 | 2014-2015
The Department of Social Work is within the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences.