Social Work

Department of Social Work

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College of Behavioral and Social Sciences

Department of Social Work

Mission & Vision

Mission: The undergraduate social work program prepares diverse students as skilled, ethical, and compassionate practitioners addressing marginalized communities' needs. Grounded in anti-racism, equity, and inclusion, it integrates theory and fieldwork, emphasizing social justice, cultural humility, and lifelong learning.

Vision: The program envisions a just world where communities thrive, preparing socially conscious social workers who champion equity, diversity, and liberation through innovation, advocacy, and advancing resilience globally.

Department of Social Work

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Overview

Our Programs

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Mission, Vision, and Core Values

Faculty and Staff

We use a systems approach to address social problems and on a micro, mezzo, and macro level, and encourage policy and legislation that help communities and individuals thrive.

Opportunities. Everywhere.

Our social work program gives senior students multiple opportunities to thrive, prepare for state licensure, and secure employment. And with a job outlook 13% faster than average, graduates are likely to find opportunities available for licensed BSW graduates.

The program also prepares students to pursue a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree, and additional areas of specializations including but not limited to child welfare, addictions, as well as other issues of concern for vulnerable, oppressed, and impoverished persons and communities.

Core values:

Utilization of cutting-edge technology
Inclusion of Service Learning and Community Engagement Facilitation of Student-centered Advancement
Promotion of Leadership Development

Learn about Social Work Core Competencies.

Our Programs

Social Work

Undergraduate

Major

Concentration

Social Welfare

Undergraduate

Minor

Accreditation

The excellence of CSU's Social Work program is evidenced by accreditation from the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes

Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes 2023-2024

Prior years: 2022-2023 | 2021-2022 | 2020-2021 | 2019-2020 | 2018-2019 | 2017-2018 | 2016-2017 | 2015-2016 | 2014-2015

Mission, Vision, and Core Values

Mission

The mission of the undergraduate social work program at Social Work is to prepare a diverse student population to become skilled, compassionate, and ethical generalist social workers capable of practice, research, leadership and entrepreneurship in a global society. Grounded in anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion competency-based curriculum, the program equips students with the knowledge, values, and skills necessary to work ethically and effectively with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities, with an emphasis on addressing the needs of those in historically marginalized communities.

Central to the program is a commitment to Black liberatory frameworks, cultural humility, and anti-oppressive practices. These principles guide students in being self-reflective, understanding and dismantling systemic inequities, promoting equity, and fostering empowerment within communities. By integrating theoretical learning with hands-on field experiences, the program cultivates critically conscious practitioners who advocate for social justice, embrace diversity, and engage in lifelong learning to meet the evolving challenges of the profession. ��Ƶ’s social work graduates are globally minded and grounded in principles of anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Vision Statement

The Department of Social Work at ��Ƶ envisions a world where social justice prevails, systemic inequities are dismantled, and individuals and communities thrive. Rooted in a legacy of empowerment and service, we aspire to be a leading force in preparing socially conscious, culturally competent, and transformative social workers who champion equity, diversity, and liberation. Through innovation in education, research, and community engagement, we aim to create a global impact by fostering resilience, advocating for marginalized populations, and advancing the profession of social work.

Core Values of the Department of Social Work

Commitment to ADEI (Anti-racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion)
Actively championing anti-racist principles and fostering an environment where diversity, equity, and inclusion thrive.
Black Liberatory Frameworks Inclusive of Cultural Humility
Centering Black experiences and liberation while embracing cultural humility to promote justice, equity, and empowerment for all.
Inclusion of Service Learning and Community Engagement
Building strong connections between academic learning and real-world service to foster community empowerment and social change.
Facilitation of Student-Centered Advancement
Prioritizing the holistic growth and success of students through tailored support and opportunities for personal and professional development.
Utilization of Cutting-edge Technology
Leveraging innovative tools and platforms to enhance learning, practice, and community impact.
Promotion of Leadership Development
Cultivating future leaders equipped to inspire, advocate, and drive meaningful change in their communities and the social work profession.
Integration of Research, Policy, and Practice
Bridging theory and action to address societal challenges with evidence-based solutions and informed advocacy.

Faculty and Staff

Our faculty and staff represent diverse professional, academic, and ethnic backgrounds. We work tirelessly to ensure we carry out our tradition of professionalism, high industry standards, and student success.

Department of Social Work Organizational Chart

Adjunct Faculty:

Taavon Bazemore, PhD LCSW-C
Tonya Phillips, PhD LCSW-C LCADC
Dana Yates, LCSW-C

Melissa E. Buckley PhD, LMSW, MSW

Chair and Associate Professor

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Jeronda T. Burley PhD, MDiv

Associate Professor

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Social Work Association (SWA)

Danielle Parker MSW

Director of Field Education

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Christopher Robinson Ed.D, LMSW, MSW

Associate Professor

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Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Social Work Practice

Macro Social Work Practice

Social Work Research Methods

Alecia Taylor M.S.

Administrative Assistant

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Claudia Thorne PhD, LCSW, LISW

Assistant Professor

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Paulette Williams Tillery PhD, LMSW

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Field Education

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Department of Social Work

Field Education

Office of Field Education

Email us

(410) 951-3537

Mon-Fri 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Health and Human Services Bldg., Room 527

(410) 951-3536

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Overview

Eligibility

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Field Instruction Forms

Through fieldwork, students get to put their skills, commitment, and knowledge directly to practice, while seeing how interventions can make an impact in clients' lives.

The Value of Fieldwork

Fieldwork is an important part of the social work curriculum because it allows students to the opportunity to apply theories, and concepts learned in the classroom to experiences in the field through a supervised placement.

The goal of field instruction is to engage students in supervised direct and indirect service activities and provide practical experience in all the foundation competency areas as guided by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). This effort is accomplished through partnerships with a variety of agencies that meet the required learning outcomes as outlined in the Social Work Field Education Manual.

Through fieldwork, students identify professional strengths and growth areas, while also gaining the skills, knowledge, and values needed to succeed as a social work practitioner and leader.

Fieldwork Eligibility

Each student is responsible for becoming familiar with the social work requirements for the major as outlined in the University Catalog. To qualify for a field placement, a student must:

Be accepted as a full social work major (no pre-social work majors)
Complete the following courses with a grade of C or better by the end of the spring semester before field work begins:
- SOWK 210
- SOWK 260
- SOWK 379
- SOWK 388
Have a minimum cumulative 2.5 grade point average by the end of the semester before your placement begins
Be able to graduate within 3 semesters of starting field work
Submit all application materials by the appropriate deadline:
- March 31st for fall placement
Regularly demonstrate responsible and professional student conduct as outlined in the Social Work Field Education Manual.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Field Placement provides students with the opportunity to apply the knowledge, skills, and values learned in the classroom setting in practical experiences within social service agencies.

The department notifies all social work students by email about a field interest meeting. During the field interest meeting, students learn about the field process and have an opportunity to ask questions. Field experience may provide opportunities for students to match with specific agencies or client populations, if available.

To start the field placement process, students must electronically apply for field placement. The department does not accept any applications faxed or emailed to the Field Education Office. Students may be matched with agencies and/or particular client populations they would like to work with (provided such an agency is available).

Day and evening students must spend 14-16 hours per week in an internship over two academic semesters for a minimum of 400 hours of field placement. Students and Field Instructors/Field Coordinators have the ability to determine the students’ field schedule. However, most students are at the agencies during the day between Monday-Friday. Students requiring evening and/or weekend hours must coordinate a workable schedule with the agency during operating hours and other staff members are present onsite (if the placement is onsite). For most students, field starts in the fall and continues through the spring semester. If necessary, placements can be arranged to extend through the summer months.

The University cannot guarantee field placement on either weekend or evening hours because most agencies don't have available supervision after 5:00 p.m. The University has a limited number of student placements with non-traditional hours. You will need to plan ahead and save leave time with current employers.

Students are permitted the opportunity to have a place of employment placement with their employer. The employer will be required to enter an affiliation with the university and be able to provide the student with a learning experience for you to obtain competence in the 9 Core Competencies. Students are also required to submit a place of employment proposal.

A field instructor must have a MSW and at least 2 years of postgraduate professional social work experience. The Field Instructor will supervise, monitor, and evaluate interns in their fieldwork, overseeing the entire range of field experience.

The field liaison is an employee of the Department of Social Work who provides a link between the student and the agency. This person also teaches your field seminar courses.

The task supervisor is not required to hold an MSW degree, although they are expected to have experience with the agency. Their role is to work with the student directly on a daily basis regarding specific tasks, client services, and agency operations.

Field Instruction Forms

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Danielle Parker MSW

Director of Field Education

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Social Work

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Social Work

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Bachelor of Social Work

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Introduction

Social work is one of the best and most sought-after helping professions! Because of its eclectic knowledgebase, commitment to values and ethics, and high skill requirements, those who complete a degree in social work are able to impact the paths of individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities. Simply stated, social workers are those who have been trained to help others and make positive contributions to the lives of men, women, and children. Social workers help people solve personal, family, as well as community problems so they can lead better lives. Social workers are actively involved in the prevention and treatment of the Grand Challenges facing society today:

Individual Well-Being

Ensuring healthy development for youth
Closing the health gap
Building healthy relationships to end violence
Advancing long and productive lives

Stronger Social Fabric

Eradicating social isolation
Ending homelessness
Creating social responses to a changing environment
Harnessing technology for social good

Just Society

Eliminate racism
Promoting smart decarceration
Reducing extreme economic inequality
Building financial capability and assets for all
Achieving equal opportunity and justice

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The ��Ƶ Academic Catalog has a wide variety of skill-building courses designed to inspire and prepare you to be in-demand professionals and transformational leaders.

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Program Requirements

To graduate with a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), students must complete 120 credit hours. These credit hours split among:

General Education Requirements (GERs),
Core courses
Electives

Core Courses

Course	Credits	Name
SOWK 205	3	Writing in Social Work
SOWK 210	3	Introduction to Social Work
SOWK 260	3	Social Welfare, Social Policy and Social Work I
SOWK 360	3	Social Welfare, Social Policy and Social Work II
SOWK 379	3	Social Work Methods I: Introduction to Practice
SOWK 388	3	Human Behavior and the Social Environment I
SOWK 389	3	Human Behavior and the Social Environment II
SOWK 390	6	Special Topics in Social Work (Students are required to take two SOWK 390 courses totaling 6 credits.)
SOWK 460	3	Technology in Human Services
SOWK 461	3	Social Work Research
SOWK 480	6	Beginning Field Experience in Social Work
SOWK 481	3	Social Work Methods II: A Generalist's Approach to Practice
SOWK 482	3	Advanced Field Experience in Social Work
SOWK 483	3	Social Work Methods III: Selected Intervention Strategies, Research, and Evaluation
SOWK 490	3	Professional Issues Seminar

Sample Degree Plan

This plan is only for example purposes. Your academic journey may be slightly different from another student’s journey, so be sure to always communicate with your academic advisor before finalizing your course schedule.

Fall Semester (16 credits)

Course	credits	name
ENGL 101	3	English Composition I
SOCI 201	3	Introduction to Sociology
BIOL 101	4	Introduction to Biology with Lab
HIST 20x	3	World History I or US History I or African American History I
IDIS 103 or THEA 211	3	Music and Dance or Visual Arts and Theatre

Spring Semester (15 credits)

course	credits	name
ENGL 102	3	English Composition II
PHSC 103	3	Technology and Human Affairs
PHIL 102 or PHIL 103	3	Introduction to Logic or Introduction to Philosophy
MISY 150	3	Technology Fluency
HIST 20x	3	World History II or US History II or African American History II

Fall Semester (15 credits)

Course	credits	name
SOWK 210	3	Introduction to Social Work
PSYC 201	3	General Psychology
WLIT 207	3	World Literature
POSC 301	3	US Government
SPCH 204 or HEED 105	3	Critical Listening or Emerging Issues and Mental Health (Recommended)

Spring Semester (15 credits)

Course	credits	name
MATH 203	3	Basic Statistics
SOWK 205	3	Writing in Social Work Practice
SOWK 260	3	Social Welfare, Policy, and Social Work I
XXXX xxx	3	Minor or Elective Cluster Option
XXXX xxx	3	Minor or Elective Cluster Option

Fall Semester (15 credits)

Course	credits	name
SOWK 360	3	Social Welfare, Social Work Policy II
SOWK 388	3	Human Behavior and the Social Environment I
SOWK 460	3	Technology in Human Services
XXXX xxx	3	Minor or Cluster Elective Option
XXXX xxx	3	General Elective

Spring Semester (15 credits)

Course	credits	name
SOWK 379	3	Social Work MethodsI
SOWK 389	3	Human Behavior and the Social Environment II
SOWK 461	3	Social Work Research
XXXX xxx	3	Minor or Cluster Elective Option
XXXX xxx	3	Minor or Cluster Elective Option

Fall Semester (15 credits)

Course	credits	name
SOWK 480	6	Beginning Field Experience in Social Work
SOWK 481	3	Social Work Methods II
SOWK 390	3	Special Topics Option
XXXX xxx	3	Minor or Elective Cluster Option

Spring Semester (15 credits)

Course	Credits	Name
SOWK 482	6	Advanced Field Experience in Social Work
SOWK 483	3	Social Work Methods III
SOWK 490	3	Professional Issues Seminar
SOWK 390	3	Special Topics Option

Admission Requirements

We invite pre-social work students to apply to the social work major while enrolled in the following classes:

SOWK 205, Writing for Social Work
SOWK 210, Introduction to Social Work
SOWK 260, Social Work Welfare Policy I

To be considered for fall admission, students must submit their complete application by March 31.

Application Requirements

A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 is required for admission and must be maintained throughout the program. Students who wish to pursue the Bachelor of Social Work degree must apply for admission into the program while enrolled in SOWK 210.

Incomplete applications will not be reviewed and/or may be denied admission to the social work major.

Prepare to submit the following documentation as part of your admissions packet to the Social Work major:

Social Work application
1 letter of recommendation
Personal statement
National Association of Social Work (NASW) policy summary statement
Transcripts
Course descriptions (for course substitutions, if requested. Transfer students only)
Signed Social Work Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Signed Ethical Standards Form
Signed Social Work Code of Conduct

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Aging, Dementia

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Social Work

Department of Social Work

College of Behavioral and Social Sciences

Department of Social Work

Opportunities. Everywhere.

Our Programs

Social Work

Social Welfare

Accreditation

Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes

Mission, Vision, and Core Values

Mission

Vision Statement

Core Values of the Department of Social Work

Related Pages

Faculty and Staff

Stay Connected

Follow CSU Social Work on Social Media

Field Education

Department of Social Work

Field Education

The Value of Fieldwork

Fieldwork Eligibility

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is field placement?

What is the field process?

How is time spent in the field?

Can I arrange my placement for evenings or weekend hours?

If I work in a human service agency currently, can I use my employer as my field placement?

Who is a field instructor, field liaison and task supervisor?

Field Instruction Forms

Field Application & Guides

Field Forms

Faculty Liaison Forms

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Social Work

Bachelor of Social Work

750+ Course Options

Program Requirements

Core Courses

Sample Degree Plan

1st Year Freshman

Fall Semester (16 credits)

Spring Semester (15 credits)

2nd Year Sophomore

Fall Semester (15 credits)

Spring Semester (15 credits)

3rd Year Junior

Fall Semester (15 credits)

Spring Semester (15 credits)

4th Year Senior

Fall Semester (15 credits)

Spring Semester (15 credits)

Admission Requirements

Application Requirements

Related Behavioral Health Programs

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Psychology

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