SOCIAL WORK
Program Options
Our program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, which means that students earn a bachelor of social work (B.S.W.) degree when they graduate. Students from accredited B.S.W. programs have an advantage over students from non-accredited programs in the job market, and they often are able to complete a master’s degree in an accelerated program within one year.
Our social work courses are more than just theory; they apply social work knowledge and skills in real life settings. Students have the opportunity to visit agencies, explore local communities, help social service organizations, conduct research, and volunteer. In addition, the program offers elective courses that focus on areas such as community mental health, mental disabilities, and the elderly.
The last semester of our student's senior year is in an internship, putting their knowledge into practice by working four days a week in a social service agency under the supervision of both their professor and a practicing social worker. One day a week, students will participate in a seminar in which they not only discuss experiences but also explore further what it means to be a Christian social worker in the agency setting. Internship sites are available locally, regionally, and in the Chicago Metro area.
Students can also participate in the Social Workers of Tomorrow (SWOT), a student-led group that actively raises awareness about social problems and builds relationships among social work students.
