Welcome to the School of Social Work
Welcome to the West Virginia University School of Social Work. We offer BSW and MSW degree programs that are fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. You will find in the School of Social Work nationally recognized faculty who are dedicated to excellence in teaching and research. Our students experience an enriching educational environment that values learning based on scientific inquiry and a commitment to evidence-based practice.
Social work is the profession of people helping people. If you are committed to improving human lives, if you value human diversity, and if you believe in the importance of improving social problems and helping people live empowered lives, then social work may be the right profession for you. I invite you to experience the School of Social Work where we are committed to state-of-the-art social work education and research. We are building the leaders of tomorrow today.
Sincerely,
Deana F. Morrow, PhD, LICSW, ACSW
Director and Professor
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
If you are a compassionate individual with an interest in human diversity and a desire
to help others, then a bachelor of social work can help you reach
your goals. Our curriculum prepares students for positions in the social work profession
and can provide you with the opportunity to advance in higher education.
BSW
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
The master of social work program trains graduate students in advanced
social work practice either with individuals, families and groups or in community
organizing and social administration. The MPA and MSW degree programs require
students to complete a public service internship and an advanced field placement.
MSW
MSW / MPA
Field Education
Field Education is an integral part of the professional social work curriculum and requires a close cooperative relationship between the School of Social Work and the selected field sites who accept our students for the internship experience. Field education has been designated by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) as the “signature pedagogy” and as equal to the course work in social work higher education. Experiential learning complements the classroom learning and gives the student the opportunity to build a sense of professional competence and identity that serves as a foundation for ongoing professional growth.
Vietnam
Initiative
Over the past five years, the School of Social Work has helped lead Vietnam’s commitment to quality social work education. Through encouraging increased quality and quantity of joint programs between American and Vietnamese universities, the School has increased the number of Vietnamese studying in American universities and helped promote their acquisition of skills to help Vietnam’s rapidly modernizing economy.
Undergraduate and graduate students can earn six and three credit hours, respectively, studying in Vietnam. Participants will examine social issues like human trafficking in both rural and urban settings. They will also learn how culture, history, and politics influence the creation, perpetuation, and perception of social problems – and contribute to the emergence of potential solutions. For more information, contact Neal Newfield.
