The Baccalaureate program offers broad preparation in general education, as well as education for the professional practice of social work in a variety of settings. In addition to the professional component, courses in the liberal arts, the humanities, and the sciences are selected to prepare the student to assume effectively the roles of citizen and professional practitioner.
Social work is concerned with the interaction between people and their environment.
Social workers deal directly with people in an effort to prevent or resolve problems which inhibit growth and development. Social work practice includes work with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. The undergraduate social work program is structured to provide students with an opportunity to develop a broad background in the social and behavioral sciences. Theoretical knowledge of individual development, group processes, and organizational behavior are integral components of the curriculum. The development and modification of social policy, practice skills in interviewing, research, and methods of intervention are required social work courses to prepare students for social work generalist practice.