Description:
Professional social workers typically assert that individual behavior is the result of the interactions between an individual and his or her environment. Subsequently, generalist practice of social work includes case management and advocacy that is aimed to address the socioeconomic and political factors that may be contributing to a particular client’s need for assistance. Social Workers are hired for positions in a wide variety of settings to respond to a broad range of presenting problems: addictions, aging, crisis prevention and inter vention, developmental disabilities, family violence, mental illness, etc. Attainment of a bachelor of science with a major of social work from SUNY Plattsburgh is recognized as BSW degree. Students with this BSW degree are eligible for membership in the National Association of Social Workers.
Program Type:
2+2 Program with SUNY Plattsburgh