The Department of Social Work offers a program leading to the degree Bachelor of Arts. The program prepares students for entry-level professional practice and qualifies them for State licensing. In addition, graduate programs in social work usually offer waiver of courses and advanced standing status to program graduates who are accepted for MSW education. The program also provides general preparation for graduate study in law and public administration.
Social work is practiced in many different types of organizations and agencies.
The special concerns of social work are poverty, illness, racism, sexism, ageism, sexual and political oppression and indifference. Social work is committed to the prevention of social problems, to the provision of social services, and to respect for human diversity. Acceptance into candidacy is not automatic, and application must be made prior to the beginning of the senior year. Program advisers are available for consultation and guidance in developing individualized study programs as well as exploration into the appropriateness of social work as a professional career choice. Prospective social work candidates should seek advisement with department faculty as early as possible during their time at Seton Hall University.