Master of Social Work

1. To provide preparation for professional social work practice at the master's level through a foundation of generalist skills and knowledge for first year students and specialized clinical skills and knowledge for the second year and advanced standing level students.
2. To prepare graduates to deliver social services in a variety of settings with a range of diverse client populations and be informed consumers of research, practice evaluation and the application thereof.
3. To provide quality teaching, academic inquiry, scholarship, service to the University, and service to the region that reflects the values and ethnics of the social work profession.
4. To serve the university service area and MSW graduates by providing research consultation, community services, and professional development to individuals, organizations, institutions and communities related to human need.