The Mission of the School of Social Work is to promote social justice through quality professional education, advocacy, community partnerships, and the development and dissemination of knowledge through enquiry.
SOCIAL JUSTICE STATEMENT
The School’s understanding of social justice and its mandate in social work education finds its roots in the profession’s historical commitment to serve the interests of oppressed and vulnerable populations and a set of fundamental values stated in the profession’s Code of Ethics. This mandate is realized in the preparation of students with knowledge, research and practice intervention skills to assume professional roles to eradicate systemic barriers which oppress citizens and disenfranchised populations. Principles of justice find their meaning here in a fundamental belief in the dignity of all persons, the importance of access of citizens to participate, and striving for a more equitable distribution of our society’s resources in the interest of promoting quality of life for all citizens.
PRIMARY PROGRAM OBJECTIVE
The primary objective of the program is to promote the development of advanced generalist practice skills and knowledge by producing graduates who are able to assume leadership roles in the provision of direct and indirect practice with vulnerable populations.