Mission of the Springfield College School of Social Work
Through the teaching of social work practice and knowledge, the Springfield College School of Social Work prepares individuals to meet universal human needs in order to engender mutually beneficial interaction between individuals and societal systems at all levels, based on principles of economic and social justice, dignity, and human rights.
Thank you for your consideration. Springfield College is an independent, comprehensive, coeducational institution, founded in 1885, with a mission to educate students in spirit, mind, and body, for leadership in service to humanity by building upon a foundation of Humanics and academic excellence. The School of Social Work is proud to be part of Springfield College and its rich tradition of preparing leaders for service to others, and traces its roots of social work education at the College to 1890. Since 1989, the master of social work program has been continuously accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Today, the School of Social Work enrolls approximately 340 graduate social work students in full-time, part-time, and post-masters programs.
Your decision to pursue a master of social work degree (MSW) is timely as Health Guide USA predicts that employment of social workers is expected to increase by 25 percent through the year 2020.
The Springfield College School of Social Work will prepare you for practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities in a variety of areas such as adult mental health, child welfare/child mental health, school social work, and gerontology and for direct practice, supervision, administration, and public policy-making activities. Seven unique characteristics distinguish the Springfield College School of Social Work:
(1) A concentration in advanced generalist practice (2) Full-time, two-year, weekday MSW program in Springfield, Mass. (3) Part-time, three-year, weekend MSW program in Springfield and Worcester, Mass. (4) Options for graduates of CSWE-accredited bachelor of social work programs to choose a four semester weekend advanced standing program or a three semester weekday advanced standing program
(5) An MSW/JD dual degree program in partnership with Western New England University School of Law completed in four years of full-time study
(6) A BS/MSW dual degree program with the School of Arts, Sciences, and Professional Studies (7) A post-master’s certificate in advanced practice with children and adolescents
You will have many choices for your field internship assignments at agencies throughout New England and New York. The field education program is structured around four areas of learning to ensure that you gain experience in developing a full range of advanced generalist social work skills including direct service with individuals, group work, community development and organization, and administration and organizational development. Under certain circumstances, employment-based field internships can be arranged.
Faculty members are passionate about teaching and are actively engaged in social work practice, community service, and scholarly work that they bring to the classroom. Faculty members are recognized locally, nationally, and internationally for their expertise. Springfield College School of Social Work is student-centered, community-focused, and committed to diversity and promoting continuous learning.
We look forward to helping you become a leader in social work by providing you with an exceptional graduate experience. You are invited to meet us at one of our upcoming open houses at the Brennan Center in Springfield or at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester from 4 to 6 p.m. on Nov. 18, 2015, Dec. 9, 2015, or Jan. 27, 2016. We look forward to meeting you.
Best wishes,
Francine J. Vecchiolla, MSW, PhD, Dean and Professor of Social Work
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