Social Work



social work PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Mission Statement
The mission of the Social Work Program is to prepare competent, effective, and professional social workers who promote human and community well-being. The program emphasizes service delivery to individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities, with particular attention to the needs of rural and developing communities. Grounded in scientific inquiry and human rights principles, the program prioritizes vulnerable populations and is guided by a person-in-environment perspective within a global context. Through these commitments, the program fosters hope, a sense of individual belonging, and sustainable social change.
Program Options
The BSW program offers both an on-campus, face-to-face option and 100% fully online option.
Accreditation Information
The BSW degree is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
Available Certificate: Substance Use and Addiction (100% online)
Earn the Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) certificate for North Carolina
Available Minor (click to view curriculum): Gerontology
Kim S. Downing, PhD., LCSW, ACSW
Professor
333 STEM Complex
Campus Box 305
ksdowning@ecsu.edu
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