BSW Vision, Mission, and Goals

Vision

The vision of this department reflects a central belief that its curriculum be guided by the principle of doing what is right and just - teaching students to willingly accept the professional responsibility to act as the "heart and conscience" of the profession in their respective communities or as part of the profession-at-large, to advocate on  behalf of those who suffer discrimination, devaluing and oppression. The Department's mission and goals stem from its vision.

Mission

• Apply a broad ecological systems perspective in their practice;
• Reflect a systematic, knowledge-based approach to assessment, intervention, and evaluation in practice;
• Organize to promote ongoing social justice, building upon strengths and empowerment as guiding practice principles.

Goals

• Prepare graduates for entry-level employment in generalist social work practice positions;
• Prepare students for entry into graduate school and stimulate engagement in regional professional development activities;
• Encourage active community partnership in the promotion of social justice;
• Engourage active leadership in the profession and sustained commitment to the advancement of social work education.