Social Work and Human Services
The Department prepares engaged, innovative professionals and global citizens who are educated to enrich the lives of individuals and families for the purpose of enhancing the quality of communities.
The Department educates culturally competent professionals to develop and deliver high quality human services, locally, regionally and globally, to improve the quality of life of those they serve.
Welcome to the Department of Social Work and Human Services.
Within the Wellstar College of Health and Human Services at 最色导航, the Department of Social Work and Human Services is a vibrant and exciting place to begin your professional careers. The department serves over 400 students within the Bachelor of Science in Human Services, Master of Social Work, Certificate Programs, and related studies courses.
The Human Services program is accredited through the Council for Standards in Human Service Education, and the Master of Social Work clinical program is accredited through the Council on Social Work Education. The department offers certificate programs in Child Advocacy Studies Training and Nonprofit Management and Social Innovation. Graduate students may earn a dual degree鈥擬SW-MBA鈥攁dministered collaboratively by the Department of Social Work and Human Services and Coles College of Business. Additionally, Master of Social Work students can also earn a graduate certificate in Leadership and Ethics. These additional programs of study provide students with specialized training and credentials that are highly valued by prospective employers.
The Wellstar College employs state-of-the-art facilities and technology to provide students and faculty with a dynamic and supportive learning environment. The Department of Social Work and Human Services provides challenging course work, rich internship experiences, and maintains high academic standards for preparing students as professionals for meeting the needs of vulnerable and marginalized populations in their communities. Leaders in government, for profit and nonprofit social service agencies value the enthusiasm, professional skills, and commitments our students bring to their agencies, and the many ways our interns contribute to the mission of their agency. In essence, employers and internship agencies seek our graduates.
The Department of Social Work and Human Services at 最色导航 is making a real difference in the lives of real people, and we hope you will join us and turn your passion and purpose into action.
