Department of Social Work

THE PEOPLE

Social workers are people who care about people.  They are skilled and educated to make a difference through caring, personal involvement, policy changes, and legislative initiatives to improve social conditions.  Social workers combine compassion with knowledge to help clients cope with difficult circumstances.  They help change situations that create barriers to social functioning.

THE PRACTICE

Social workers direct clients in need along a positive course by linking them with educational options, government assistance, health care professionals, and volunteer groups.  The objective is to discover and build on the strengths of clients by working together with the communities in which they live.

THE PROGRAM at NNU

The BA in Social Work Degree at NNU prepares students for entry level positions in the profession or for pursuit of a Master's Degree in social work or allied fields. Sudents spend more than 500 hours working under the supervision of skilled professionals in local social service settings. NNU prepares its graduates to address the relationship between faith and professional practice. A Social Service Ministry Degree is also available to those students who wish to specialize in a church or para-church setting.v