SOCIAL WORK
advocate. Our nationally-accredited program and expert faculty offer a mentoring environment with opportunities to learn in-and-outside the classroom. Develop leadership skills while helping actual clients in need, from various backgrounds in the community. Experience field-work and service-learning in urban and rural settings with social justice and advocacy organizations. Research with faculty and participate in interprofessional learning activities. Gain a distinct advantage for graduate-level learning and career placement, knowing you will be well prepared as a Social Worker for LBSW licensure and are eligible to apply for an Advanced Standing (one-year accelerated) Master of Social Work degree.
WE ARE WAITING FOR YOU, SO JOIN US! CONTACT: Catherine A Macomber, LMSW Chair and BSW Program Director Department of Social Work & Youth Services Assistant Professor of Social Work (989) 964-7136 • camacomb@svsu.edu svsu.edu/socialwork svsu.edu/socialworkmsw
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Students are admitted to the Social Work program after meeting criteria outlined on our on-line application process at svsu.edu/socialwork OR svsu.edu/socialworkmsw. We encourage you to talk with a Social Work faculty member prior to admission to the program and create a degree completion plan.
LEADERSHIP AND HONORS OPPORTUNITIES
Student Social Work Organization (SSWO) is a Registered Student Organization that allows students the opportunity to make an impactful difference on campus and in the larger community. Delta Omega chapter of Phi Alpha is hosted by the SVSU Social Work program. The chapter promotes high standards of education for social workers and creates a mentoring and supportive environment for students starting in their sophomore year.
SCHOLARSHIPS • ROBERT CASTRO JAMIE ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP • STEVE YANCA MEMORIAL SOCIAL WORK SCHOLARSHIP • MAYNARD D. AND GOLDIE BARTHA ALLYN SCHOLARSHIP
OUR GRADUATES PERFORM ABOVE THE NATIONAL AVERAGE IN THE FIRST-TIME PASSING OF THE REQUIRED LICENSURE EXAMINATION.
FIELD EDUCATION All Social Work majors complete two semesters of intensive, agency-based field education. Classroom learning is linked to experience in the field with diverse populations. BSW graduates enter the job market with real-life experience!
OUR NATIONALLY ACCREDITED PROGRAM EMPHASIZES TEAM WORK, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF LEADERSHIP SKILLS