Department of Social Work

The department identifies its primary educational goals as the preparation of students for generalist social work practice and/or graduate studies in social work. Social work students become proficient in core competencies that lead to professional development and competence. The curriculum focuses on the knowledge, values, and skills requisite for generalist practice. Students learn to effectively assist various client systems (to include individual, family, group, community, and organizations). The social work program is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

Social Work Program Mission Statement

The mission of the Mars Hill University Social Work Program is to prepare culturally competent generalist social workers committed to promoting human and community well-being, human rights, and social, economic, and environmental justice. The program equips traditional and nontraditional undergraduate students with the knowledge, skills, values, and ethical decision-making abilities necessary to practice across geographic settings at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels of intervention. Grounded in the core values of the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics, the program promotes advocacy to address disparities in areas such as culture, race, gender, and class using a person in environment framework. Students are prepared to engage individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. Graduates are prepared for competent entry-level generalist practice and for continued graduate study.