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We are no longer recruiting students for the Bachelor of Arts in Social Work. For more information about this decision, please see this news post. Prospective students can contact Admissions to ask questions about options that might work for them.
Field of Study: Social Work
Division: Traditional Undergraduate
Location: Quincy, MA
Options: Major
Degrees: B.A.
A degree in social work is a great option for students who are interested in counseling people with their problems, promoting human rights and social justice, eliminating discrimination and oppression, and advocating for change within communities and across the system.
Strengths Perspective– Through a strengths perspective lens, social workers recognize that all individuals and communities are resilient and have inherent strengths and resources, including the right to self-determination. Social workers partner with individuals, families, and communities to build upon the existing strengths and to create mutually agreed upon goals and action plans. The Strengths Perspective (Saleebey, 2009) further emphasizes that challenges and adversity may also be sources of opportunity and growth.
Justice-based practice– Practicing from a justice-oriented perspective means that social workers identify and understand the complex ways in which individuals or groups of people experience inequality, discrimination and/or oppression. Social workers recognize the dignity and worth of all people and seek to advance human rights and social, economic, and environmental justice by working to dismantle systemic oppression at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels.
Human Diversity– Social workers seek to understand the significance of the lived experiences of individuals, groups, and communities and the impact of the intersection of such differences. Social workers view differences as sources of strength and opportunity. Social workers intentionally seek out differing voices, experiences, and perspectives to inform their understanding of people and their environments.
Ecosystems Perspective– Social workers understand that the relationship between an individual and their environment is unique, dynamic, and complex and apply this knowledge to their practice at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels. Social workers recognize that an people’s decisions and actions are informed by their relationships and experiences with their environment, just as environments and communities are impacted by individual experiences.
Inter–professional Collaboration– Building upon a liberal arts foundation and the social work profession’s values and ethical standards, social workers actively participate in a variety of collaborative roles with client systems, colleagues, and stakeholders. Social workers conduct themselves professionally while building meaningful collaborations.
Boston is home to over 200 social service agencies that service a wide range of populations. Students pursue internship and practicum experiences at many of these locations. During the last year of course work, social work students are placed in approved agencies where they practice their social work skills at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels. The agency settings and populations served reflect the diverse field of social work practice. The Social Work Field Education Office continually works to develop and maintain practicum placements that provide an array of meaningful learning experiences in accordance with Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) standards and requirements.
Recent field practicum settings include, but are not limited to:
Students are also encouraged to engage with associations and clubs on campus including The Students’ Association of Social Workers (SASW Club) and Phi Alpha National Social Work Honor Society, Theta Mu Chapter.
Graduates of the Eastern Nazarene College social work program have gone on to earn Master of Social Work degrees from Boston College, Boston University, Bridgewater State University, Simmons University, Salem State University, and many others.
Graduates have gone on to work at both public and private agencies such as the Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office; Bay State Community Services; DOVE, Inc.; Father Bill’s Place; The Home for Little Wanderers; the Department for Children and Families; the Department of Youth Services; Head Start; Early Intervention; the YMCA; and many others.
For course descriptions, requirements, focus areas, options, and other program details see our full course catalog.
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