- Was launched in 1988 and received initial accreditation by the national Council on Social Work Education in 1992, which became retroactive to 1988. Accreditation was reaffirmed in 1996. Accreditation was reaffirmed again in June 2004 which will be in effect until 2012.
- Has 1009 BSW graduates as of May 2008.
- Has 218 students enrolled.
- Has 26 paid student internships for Field Instruction each year.
- Has 10 faculty members that teach in the program.
- Has classes and offices on the third floor of Brewer Hall.
- ***27th Annual Social Work Conference at JSU was held on April 18, 2008.
Click here for the Agenda.
Employment for social workers is expected to increase faster than the
average for all occupations through 2010.
The elderly population is increasing rapidly, creating greater demand
for health and social services. Social
workers will also be needed to help the large baby-boom generation deal with
depression and mental health concerns stemming from mid-life difficulties.
Continuing concern about crime, juvenile delinquency, and services
for the mentally ill, the mentally retarded, the physically disabled, and
AIDS patients will spur demand for social workers.
Other areas with employment growth for social workers will include
hospitals, home healthcare services, private social services, substance
abuse, schools, and private practice.
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