Social workers play integral roles in promoting the social welfare, cohesion and development of their communities. Social work is a broad field that extends to every facet of community life, including ...

Social work is a field of study and profession aimed at addressing problems in society—from educational inequality to health disparities to child and family welfare. Whether they practice directly ...

Full-time students must declare a field of practice at the end of their first semester, selecting one of seven pathways that include specialized coursework and field placements. Those who choose ...

Field Education is the signature pedagogy of any social work education program. The goal of both the junior (SWK 326) and the senior (SWK 497) social work practicum placements is to allow the student ...

During a time where political injustice and a continuously failing mental health system are at an all-time high, I recently stood shoulder to shoulder with some of the most resilient and relentless ...

The Black Leadership in Social Work field of practice—one of six academic pathways that include specialized coursework and field placements—trains future practitioners to approach Black clients and ...

The BSSW Social Work Field Education Program represents the culmination of the BSSW curriculum. It includes the field practicum experience and its concurrent field practicum seminar. This is a ...

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