The baccalaureate degree program in social work is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. A major in social work prepares students for beginning social work practice and licensing by the State of Idaho and other jurisdictions. Social work offers an opportunity for a personally rewarding professional career to those who care deeply about the well-being of others.
Social workers provide direct services to individuals, families, groups, and communities.
Qualified licensed social workers are in demand in every area of professional practice. Social work is usually practiced in social welfare agencies and in social work departments at host settings. Social workers are needed to work with children and adults who are mentally ill, emotionally disturbed, delinquent, mentally retarded, physically ill, handicapped, or economically and socially deprived. Social workers are sought for service in schools, courts, hospitals, and clinics that seek to detect and prevent delinquency and child neglect. The School does not approve academic credit for prior work or life experience in the professional curriculum.