BSW Program Goals

  • To prepare students for beginning professional social work practice with diverse individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.

  • To educate students about the values and ethics of the profession and to ethically integrate a Christian perspective embodying empathy, justice, and the dignity and worth of each person.
  • To educate students to use critical analysis and scientific inquiry to develop a social work knowledge base and skills.
  • To prepare students to pursue lifelong learning, graduate education, and a life of service.

Core Competencies

Graduates of the BSW program will:

  • Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior.
  • Engage diversity and difference in practice.
  • Advance human rights and social, economic, and environmental justice.
  • Engage in practice-informed research and research-informed practice.
  • Engage in policy practice.
  • Engage with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities.
  • Assess individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities.
  • Intervene with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities.
  • Evaluate practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities.
“As a part of Eastern University's Social Work Program, I have gained a deeper understanding of helping relationships and how to serve clients from a Christian perspective. This major has helped me to develop the skills necessary to transition into a professional career. ”

 Devin, BSW