The generalist social work perspective adopts the view that the world is complex, multidimensional, interrelated, and interactive. Therefore, social workers need to be open to the unique nature of people and their situations, requiring practitioners to have a broad range of knowledge on topics such as political science, economics, sociology, psychology, biology, geography, etc. Social workers need to have an understanding of people as individuals and as members of groups such as families, organizations, communities and societies. The Social Work curriculum is designed to provide the professional foundation which gives students specific social work theory, knowledge and skills. It is built upon a liberal arts base and provides individualized opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Students work with their advisors to choose elective courses to develop their specific interests.
The Social Work Club plans student-directed activities which increase opportunities to explore the nature of the profession. Through their academic experiences, students become more well-rounded, responsible individuals who possess a spirit of inquiry, critical thinking and helping skills, and have the ability to use the self appropriately in relationships with others.