Social Work, M.S.W.

Program Director: Sonia Medina Pranger, LCSW, PPSC, Ph.D. ABD

Overview

The social work program prepares graduate students for positions in a variety of advanced social work and service settings.  The program integrates theory and practice, instills an understanding of the relationship between social work and Christian faith, and encourages a commitment to social justice and a life of service.  It does so in the context of a liberal arts education informed by a Christian worldview. Upon completion of the MSW, students will be prepared to seek advanced level employment or pursue advanced graduate studies or licensure.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

1. Students will demonstrate ethical and professional behavior in advanced practice settings.
2. Students will advance human rights and social, racial, economic, and environmental justice in advanced practice settings.
3. Students will engage anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion (ADEI) in practice in advanced practice settings.
4. Students will engage in advanced research-informed practice and practice-informed research analysis.
5. Students will engage in advanced policy practice.
6. Students will engage in advanced practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities
7. Students will assess in advanced practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.
8. Students will intervene in advanced practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.
9. Students will evaluate in advanced practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.
10. Students will ethically integrate faith in advanced practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.

Locations Offered

Main Campus Fresno, North Fresno, Visalia