EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE
“More than one-quarter of the adult population will experience, at some point, some diagnosable mental health issue. Understanding mental health and its bio-psychosocial dimensions is crucial to social work practice. The Springfield College School of Social Work program provides in depth knowledge and access to the most current evidence-based mental health practices. Students acquire advanced clinical skills that prepare them to ethically provide high quality care to their patients and families.”
Efrosini Kokaliari, MSW, PhD, Associate Professor
Accreditation
Springfield College is recognized as an institution of higher learning of collegiate rank by the Board of Collegiate Authority of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, which accredits schools and colleges in the six New England states. Accreditation indicates that the College has been carefully evaluated and meets standards agreed upon by qualified educators.
Since 1989, the School of Social Work master of social work program has been accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), the oficial accrediting body for social work programs in the USA. This enables graduates to take professional social work licensure examinations in all 50 states.
The Western New England University School of Law, Springfield College’s partner in the joint MSW/JD dual degree program, is accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and is a member of the Association of American Law Schools (AALS).
For more information
Springfield College Ofice of Graduate Admissions 263 Alden Street Springfield, MA 01109-3797
College ofices: Graduate Admissions: (413) 748-3225 Financial Aid: (413) 748-3108 or (413) 748-3683 Towne Health Center: (413) 748-3175 Housing and Residence Life: (413) 748-3102
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Springfield College is committed to fostering multicultural diversity in its faculty, staff, student body, programs of instruction, boards, and committees. The College does not discriminate in its admissions or employment policies and practices on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual or political orientation, age, religion, creed, ethnic or national origin, disability, or status as a veteran. The School of Social Work recognizes the need for social work professionals representing diverse backgrounds and, therefore, actively recruits students from under-represented populations.
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Points of Pride: 1993 College charter amended to grant the MSW Degree
Initial accreditation of MSW program received from Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
Application to CSWE to grant accredited status to program dating back to 1989 is approved
1997 Reafirmation of accreditation by CSWE for eight years
Program moves to larger quarters to accommodate growing enrollment
1998 Advanced Standing program instituted
1999 MSW/JD Memorandum of Agreement with Western New England University Law School signed
2001 The Journal of Advanced Generalist Social Work Practice begins annual publication
2002 Post-master’s certificate program in advanced practice with children and adolescents begins
Springfield College School of Social Work moves to the newly renovated Brennan Center
2005 Reafirmation of accreditation by CSWE for eight years
2006 Combined BS/MSW dual degree program established with School of Arts, Sciences, and Professional Studies
Phi Alpha Honor Society chapter established at the School of Social Work
2008 Ann Hartman, DSW, nationally renowned social work practitioner, scholar, and educator, donates her collection of historic social work books to the School of Social Work
2010 Wireless Internet access is added to the Brennan Center, enhancing the academic delivery potential of the School of Social Work
2011 Springfield College signs an agreement with Saint Vincent Hospital to offer the first year of the MSW Weekend Program in Worcester, Mass.
The Social Work Leader (school magazine) begins annual publication
2012 The Brennan Center is renovated to include additional classroom and ofice space
The MSW weekend program in Worcester is expanded to offer all three years in a new agreement with Saint Vincent Hospital
2013 Reafirmation of accreditation by CSWE for eight years
Property behind the Brennan Center is acquired to expand available parking
2014 Springfield College School of Social Work celebrates its 25th anniversary
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