BSW Program Goals
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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. ”
