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■ Social Work

Phone: 703-993-2030 (Undergraduate programs)
Phone: 703-993-4247 (Graduate programs)
web:  chhs.gmu.edu/sw/

Faculty

Professors: Raskin (interim chair), Ritchie, Rose

Associate Professors: Davis, Harris Rome, Vakalahi, Wolf-Branigin

Assistant Professors: Clark, Cleaveland, Ihara, Tompkins,

The mission of the BSW Program is to prepare entry level generalist social work professionals who will demonstrate ethical leadership in innovative multidisciplinary practice, social reform, and research in diverse communities. Students will be provided with a range of opportunities to develop a broad knowledge and skills base consistent with the systems and strengths perspectives. They are expected to practice using core social work values and to examine and resolve ethical dilemmas. Classroom and field experiences prepare students to be competent in the use of relevant new technologies and in culturally sensitive generalist social work practice.

The MSW Program seeks to prepare social workers for advanced professional practice who are innovative leaders bringing superior management, interpersonal, technological, research, and communication skills to the human service delivery system. Through a concentration in either social change or clinical practice, graduates will be prepared to empower individuals, strengthen families and communities, stimulate positive change through advocacy, social and political action, and help meet the local, national, and global challenges of the new century. The MSW Program builds upon a foundation of generalist social work knowledge and skills that integrates micro and macro theory and practice, and emphasizes empowerment and systems transformation. This foundation equips students to enhance human well-being and to promote social and economic justice through ethical professional practice with culturally diverse individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.

Programs

Undergraduate Degree

• •  Social Work, BS

Undergraduate Minor

• •  Social Work Minor

Dual Degree

• •  Social Work and Conflict Analysis and Resolution Dual Degree, MS (CHHS)

Master's Degree

• •  Social Work, MSW

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