Bachelor's in Art
About the Social Work Program
Social work majors at SRU can expect a world-class education. Faculty members have decades of clinical, group, administrative and policy experience. Learning occurs in the classroom and through internships, service-learning and other real-world settings. Our graduates are leaders with successful careers as clinicians, community organizes, directors and educators. Both academic and professional advising is provided to students to assist with their understanding of career options and obtaining professional goals. Because SRU’s program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, our graduates are afforded advanced standing in most master’s degree programs in social work, including the SRU Master of Social Work (MSW) program. Advanced standing allows students to complete an MSW degree in one calendar year. SRU’s MSW program builds upon the BSW generalist foundation by offering a specialization in advanced clinical practice with children, adults, and families.
What Can I Do With a Social Work Degree?
Graduates are prepared for careers in child welfare, aging services, drug and alcohol treatment, mental health, family services, corrections, community organizing and working with people who have developmental disabilities. Employers can range from several industries, as well as schools and non-profit organizations. Students who major or minor in psychology, criminology, sociology, allied health, communication, aging and non-profit studies will find the social work program compliments their existing expertise and opens new employment opportunities.
Why Choose a Social Work Degree?
- World-Class Faculty
Our faculty have extensive experience in their respective fields. They are committed to the profession and continue to serve in their areas of expertise. - Curriculum
The curriculum includes practical learning that will give students the competencies needed to begin a career in social work. - Community Engaged Learning and Internships
Students are engaged with the community through service learning that is directly connected to their courses. The program also offers a variety of options for students to complete their senior field experience, which often leads to employment and always offers students the opportunity to use their knowledge and skills in a field of interest. - Advising
Students receive individualized advising focused on academics along with planning for graduate school and future career goals. - Assistance with Job Placement
Almost all graduates find employment or are accepted to graduate programs soon after graduation. Working with hundreds of agencies in the region, faculty know where the jobs are and help our graduates find employment. Our job isn’t done until you’ve graduated and you’re employed or in a graduate program.
