Department Information > Goals and Objectives

The following program goals evolve from the mission statement. These goals are designed to give greater emphasis to the department’s commitment to educate social work students who are competent to bring about change. The program intends to prepare professional personnel to:

1. To provide students with quality education which will prepare students to function as beginning social work practitioners at the generalist level in a variety of systems.

2. To provide students with quality education which will prepare students to practice within the framework of the values and ethics of the profession.

3. To engage in the formulation and implementation of social policies, services and programs that meet basic human needs and support the development of human capacities.

4. To develop and apply knowledge and skill to promote social justice and social change that will better address poverty and oppression.

5. To develop and apply practice within the context of diverse cultures.

6. To educate social workers to be effective practitioners and leaders in the public and private sectors.

7. To promote partnership between the department and the community to enrich the quality of life in the community and enrich professional preparation and opportunities for our students.

8. To advance social work knowledge through research, scholarship and community activities.