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Social Work Degree:
Program Features
In the Old
Testament of the Bible, Micah 6:8 (NIV) states, “He has showed you, O man,
what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to
love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”
The Social
Work Department at Huntington University focuses on the foundational values of
the social work profession which are service, justice, integrity, dignity
and worth of the person, importance of human relationships, and competence. If you
like people, enjoy problem-solving and have many areas of interest, this may
be the major for you! Our
nationally
accredited social work program addresses the current needs of
individuals, families, groups and communities, allowing students to be
globally aware and locally active.
A social
worker is expected to creatively address the broad range of human conditions
and situations in such a way as to improve or restore the capacity of people
to function well. It involves a holistic perspective that includes
biological, psychological, social and spiritual dimensions. As a social work
graduate, you can work with individuals, families, groups, communities or
organizations in a variety of settings including health care, mental health,
schools, family and children services, criminal justice, business/industry,
communities, governmental agencies, churches, international service
organizations, and more.
For example,
our students have recently completed field experiences at:
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Kid's Club
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The Free
Health Clinic
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Boy's and
Girl's Club
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The
Heritage Retirement Center
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Hickory
Creek Nursing Home
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Special
Services of Huntington County Community Schools
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Habitat
for Humanity
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The Bowen
Center
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Family
Centered Services
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Pathfinder
Services
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Lutheran
Hospital
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Miller's
Merry Manor
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The
Rehabilitation Hospital
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Huntington
County Council on Aging
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United Way
One student
responded, "This experience was awesome! I learned so much and I would
recommend it to anyone. I learned much about the details of social work and
not-for-profit organizations. I would recommend this experiential learning
site a thousand times!"
This
professional degree program at Huntington University will provide entry into
the social work profession and the capacity to become licensed in any U.S.
state. Your degree will also be recognized worldwide. Through classroom
instruction, community service, global connections and several hours of
field experience, you will be prepared for entry-level generalist social
work practice or for the pursuit of a master’s degree in social work. You
will also develop a foundation of integrating
Christian faith with practice as well as
personal growth and development that leads to professional identity. Your
final semester will be spent in a social work setting, working under the
supervision of a field instructor.
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