Social Work

Aloha Van Camp
Phone: 313-993-2010
Fax: 313-993-1166
vancampa@udmercy.edu

Program Description:

The Social Work program prepares students with a strong foundation in human growth and the social environment, social welfare policy and services, research methods and social work practice methods and skills. The program's objectives are to:

• Prepare students for beginning professional social work practice
• Develop students' identification as social work professional
• Develop values, ethics and an understanding of social justice issues which are consistent with the philosophy and goals of the profession
• Develop students' foundational knowledge and skills for beginning generalist practice with individuals, families, small groups, organizations and communities
• Develop students' appreciation for the knowledge of research methodology that will enable them to effectively evaluate the service both they and others provide
• Prepare students for graduate social work education

Preparation for the Bachelor of Social Work program is based on a liberal arts foundation throughout the curriculum.

Major requirements include a field internship which occurs during the student's senior year in the program. Students are required to spend 16 hours per week for two semesters (minimum 400 hours) in a human service agency where they are supervised by a qualified social worker.

Accreditation

The undergraduate Social Work program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.