Social Work - Southern Utah University

Social Work from Southern Utah University is a Campus Master Sociology degree that prepares you for a Human Services career. Master of Social Work Program Through education and research the University of Utah College of Social Work contributes to shaping policies, services, and interventions; to preventing and alleviating human suffering; to enhancing individual, family, community, and global well-being; and to promoting social and economic justice. The Master of Social Work Program is structured to support collaborative work in social work education, research, and public service. Partnerships with more than 300 off-campus social service agencies offer students opportunities to apply their knowledge and skills. The College has a strong commitment to diversity and social justice, which is reflected in the student body, faculty, and staff, as well as within the curriculum, enrichment activities, and student support groups. The Master of Social Work Program has been continuously accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) since 1951. Accredited programs go through an intensive reaffirmation process every seven years. The MSW program was reaffirmed in 2011. The MSW Program strives to: Providing the most current knowledge and skills drawn from various disciplines Building students' awareness of professional ethical responsibilities Strengthening social work practice through creative and responsive programming, research, and services Using instructional and practice relevant technology Advancing social work knowledge and theory through research and scholarship Using instructional and practice relevant technology; Developing and nurturing reciprocal relationships with professionals, groups, organizations, and communities Working collaboratively within a social and professional context Developing and nurturing an appreciation for diversity and the elimination of discrimination Consistent with the CSWE's core competences, the MSW Program is designed to train students to: Identify as professional social workers and conduct themselves accordingly by promoting continuous professional development Apply social work ethical principles to guide professional practice Apply critical thinking to inform and communicate professional judgments Engage diversity and difference in practice Advance human rights and social and economic justice Engage in research-informed practice and practice-informed research Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment Engage in policy practice to advance social and economic well-being and to deliver effective services Respond to contexts that shape practice Engage, assess, intervene, and evaluate individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities View more details on Southern Utah University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Sociology courses.