2013-2014 University Catalog
■ Social Work
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Phone: 703-993-2030 (Undergraduate programs)
Phone: 703-993-4247 (Graduate programs)
web: socialwork.gmu.edu
Faculty
Professors: Lewandowski (chair), Raskin, Ritchie, Rose
Associate Professors: Davis, Harris Rome, Ihara, Matto, Tompkins (assistant dean for undergraduate studies), Wolf-Branigin
Assistant Professors: Clark, Cleaveland, Kirsch
The mission of the BSW Program is to prepare entry-level generalist social work professionals who will demonstrate ethical leadership in innovative multidisciplinary practice, social reform, and research in diverse communities. Students are provided a range of opportunities to develop a broad knowledge and skills base consistent with the systems and strengths perspectives. They are expected to practice using core social work values and to examine and resolve ethical dilemmas. Classroom and field experiences prepare students to be competent in the use of relevant new technologies and in culturally sensitive, generalist social work practice.
The MSW Program seeks to prepare social workers for advanced professional practice who are innovative leaders bringing superior management, interpersonal, technological, research, and communication skills to the human service delivery system. Through a concentration in either social change or clinical practice, graduates will be prepared to empower individuals, strengthen families and communities, stimulate positive change through advocacy and social and political action, and help meet local, national, and global challenges. The MSW Program builds upon a foundation of generalist social work knowledge and skills that integrates micro and macro theory and practice and emphasizes empowerment and systems transformation. This foundation equips students to enhance human well-being and to promote social and economic justice through ethical professional practice with culturally diverse individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. Graduate MSW Social Work courses are restricted to students who have been admitted to the program and are not open to non-degree students.
Part-time students are encouraged to take at least 6 credits per semester to promote timely completion of the program.
Course Work
The Social Work Department offers course work designated SOCW in the Courses section of this catalog. ProgramsUndergraduate Degree(s)Undergraduate Minor(s)Dual Degree(s)Master’s Degree(s)Master’s Level Certificate(s)
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