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Social Work Department

Social Work is a professional art, based on an eclectic, scientific body of theory, incorporating practice, knowledge, and skill, and fused to specific ethics with inherent social value assumptions. The profession is oriented toward helping in the resolution of diverse individual and social problems, the provision for meeting broad human and community needs, and the enhancement of personal or social functioning. The primary goal of the social work program is to prepare students for beginning professional generalist social work practice.

Why Social Work?

Social work is a helping profession with a broad range of opportunities to make a difference.

Are you interested in working to promote the well-being of society? Do you want to challenge poverty, inequality, and discrimination? Has helping individuals, families, groups, and communities in crisis always been a passion of yours? If so, then a career in social work might be right for you!

Social work is one of the fastest growing professions in the United States. Earning your bachelor's degree in social work (BSW) can open the door to a world of possible career opportunities for you! Social workers can be found in schools, hospitals, government agencies, health clinics, mental health clinics, non-profit agencies, in the government, and a number of other important arenas both locally and internationally.

Social Work News

CDR 438 to be Offered Online for Winter 2019

For those seeking a minor in Crisis Intervention and Disaster Response, or if you're just looking for an interesting elective, CDR 438: Crisis Intervention with Children and Schools will be offered online.

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CSWE Letter to Trump Administration on Gender Definition

CSWE has issued a letter in response to the Trump Administration's plan to define gender under Title IX. This definition goes against social work values and removes protections for those who identify as transgender, non-binary, and intersex. To read the response, please click on the link below.

Social Work Club Sponsoring Sock Hop Collection Event

The Social Work Club is sponsoring a Sock Hop collection event for Socktober! For the month of October there will be collection boxes in

Social Work Department Office at 454 French Hall,
Lobby of Riverfront
Lobby of the William S. White Building
2nd Floor Entrance of French Hall
Student Government Office at 364 University Center

There is also a box for Trunk or Treat candy donations in the Social Work Department.

Fall 2018 Department Newsletter

Stay up to date on what's been going on in the Social Work department. Featured stories include the South Africa study abroad trip, community engagement, faculty research, information on student organizations and upcoming events within the department!

A semester of changes: First-Year Experience students prepare for future success

Robert Gold Wednesday November 21st, 2018

The UM-Flint course So You Want to Change the World is designed to provide students an outlet for critical thinking and thoughtful action related to societal issues. University Communications & Marketing has been following the class throughout the semester.

Following the First-Year Experience | Part 2: A Semester of Changes

Robert Gold Wednesday November 21st, 2018

Following the First-Year Experience | Part 1: Preparing for Success

Robert Gold Thursday November 1st, 2018

The UM-Flint course So You Want to Change the World is designed to acclimate new students to university life and expose them to new ways of learning and doing. It helps students foster critical thinking skills, which they then use to study larger societal issues.

First-Year Experience course prepares students “to change the world”

Robert Gold Thursday November 1st, 2018

UM-Flint Social Work Blog

Check out the department blog for stories, news, and events within the Social Work Department!

Our Students Reach Out to Those in Need

Learn about our student organizations and ways to get involved as a UM-Flint Social Work student!

New BS in Substance Use Treatment & Intervention

The School of Education and Human Services has launched a new major in Substance Use Treatment & Intervention (BS). The program builds on the success of the Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention minor, and attracts students from diverse academic disciplines including social work, criminal justice, psychology, business, education, and health care.

Confirmation of Accreditation

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