Siena College FIND MENU SOCIAL WORK Do you desire to make a difference in the world through helping others? Nationally accredited since 1985, Siena’s social work program provides you with the knowledge, skills and values necessary for a professional career in social work. With an emphasis on both classroom and hands-on experiences—including a yearlong internship in a setting you choose— it’s no wonder our alumni have found success in so many settings. REQUEST MORE INFO APPLY PROGRAM REQUIREMENT, B.A. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS, MINOR Siena's social work program is ranked in the top 25% nationally. As a social work major, you'll develop the communication skills and understanding of social problems necessary to become a professional interviewer and community change agent. You'll be well-prepared to work with individuals, families, groups and communities to solve problems. The signature 450-hour internship program matches you to a professional supervised site based on your interests. Internship settings include: Schools Nursing homes Probation offices Homelessness programs Domestic violence shelters Mental health facilities and programs Siena's BSW Program has been accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) since 1985. Why is this important? CSWE's Commission on Accreditation (COA) is responsible for developing accreditation standards that define competent preparation and ensuring that social work programs meet these standards Graduate schools offer advanced standing programs to graduates of accredited BSW programs (as long as the student meets requirements set by the individual graduate school), allowing students to earn a Master's Degree in Social Work in less than 2 years YOUR FUTURE SUCCESS Social workers practice with diverse populations in a variety of settings including criminal justice, military, schools, healthcare, substance abuse, children and families, gerontology (aging), homelessness/poverty, and others. Social workers advocate for others and help address social, economic, and environmental injustices. WHAT SAINTS SAY Our Saints have a lot to say about their time at Siena! HEAR MORE FROM OUR ALUMNI SOCIAL WORK DEPARTMENT SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS RELATED PROGRAMS & MAJORS PSYCHOLOGY BA MAJ MIN SOCIOLOGY BA MAJ MIN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CERT Siena College 515 Loudon Road, Loudonville, NY 12211 518-783-2300 Instagram Facebook Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Footer Navigation CONTACT MAKE A GIFT EMPLOYMENT EMERGENCY INFORMATION PRIVACY ACCESSIBILITY CONSUMER INFORMATION