Drawing from the Judeo-Christian traditions of social caring, we prepare students to use social work knowledge, values and skills to demonstrate the intrinsic value of all humankind as they serve those in need and promote social justice and human rights.

The undergraduate and graduate degree programs are fully accredited by the Council of Social Work Education

March is National Social Work Month

Did you know
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the need for social workers is expected to grow twice as fast an any other occupation, especially in aging services, home health care, substance abuse, private social service agencies, and schools.

Did you know
Social workers are the nation's largest group of clinically trained mental health service providers-more than psychiatrists, psychologists and psychiatric nurses combined.

Did you know
Social workers are employed in schools, hospitals, mental health facilities, senior centers, private practice, prisons, the military, corporations, government, private and public agencies. They help people in all stages of life, from children to the elderly, and in all situations, from adoptions to hospice care.

Did you know
Social workers help children and families grapple with confusing health care options, end-of-life decision, depression and addictions, and countless other stress factors.

 

CAREERS IN AGING WEEK 2008                   

                   April 13 - 19, 2008

Sponsored by:  the Gerontological Society of America

contact:  CIAW@geron.org or visit:  www.careersinaging.com

**Loan Forgiveness Programs available to Social Workers**  GO