Versatile Social Work Education
Social work is one of the oldest human service professions. It uses the social and behavioral sciences to understand and help individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities realize their full potential.
Our undergraduate Social Work program has a long tradition of preparing students for beginning generalist practice in a unique and culturally diverse learning environment. The program has been fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) since 1975 and has graduated over 700 students serving in child welfare, mental health,veterans services, substance abuse, aging, healthcare, youth services, corrections, disabilities, schools and social justice settings. Many of our graduates have gone on to pursue advanced degrees at other universities throughout the country.
If you enjoy working with people and are looking for a profession that is interesting and fulfilling, you should consider Social Work as your career choice.
The Healthy Grandfamilies program is bringing much-needed education, resources and support to West Virginia’s growing population of grandparents raising grandchildren. The program is a collaboration between the Department of Social Work and WVSU Extension Service, funded by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSW)
The Social Work Program prepares students for the beginning level of professional practice as social work generalists in a wide range of settings, with diverse populations, and with a special sense and appreciation for the peoples and institutions of West Virginia
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