The Social Work Program is an undergraduate course of studies consisting
primarily of upper-division courses in social Work leading to a
Baccalaureate degree. The program imparts a basic knowledge about
the social welfare system, the social work profession, and the skills
necessary to prepare for beginning generalist social work practice.
Students take courses that trace the origin of modern secular social
welfare programming: that help to explain the theoretical, empirical,
and values guiding the field; and that permit the conceptual study
of, and direct engagement in the beginning practice of social work.
The program builds upon a traditional liberal arts base and encompasses
an interdisciplinary perspective drawing heavily from such fields
as psychology, economics, sociology, anthropology and political
science.
In addition to a need for high scholastic standards, the social
work degree requires a dedication and a capacity to work with people
from all walks of life and a sensitivity for all people and the
many problems they must face. Social work clients include, but are
not restricted to: the poor, the emotionally disturbed, the mentally
challenged, juvenile delinquents, adult offenders, substance abusers,
the physically ill, abused and neglected children and their parents.
It takes a very special type of person to become a social worker.
If you are interested in the human services, social work may be
the program for you.
Interested students are invited to explore the feasibility of entry
into the program with the director or a designated program faculty
member. Please call (810) 762-3390, fax (810) 766-6891 or come to
the Social Work Department office in room 445 David M. French Hall
to schedule an appointment.
Survey of Social Work Graduates
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Questions or Comments should be sent to:
Charles W. Bailey
Department Chair and Program Director of Social Work
cwbailey@umflint.edu
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