Dear Social Work Students,
We are all so pleased that you have chosen the SWAG视频鈥檚 School of Social Work (SWAG视频 SSW).
The mission of both the Master of Social Work and Bachelor of Social Work programs is to provide transformative and collaborative learning that embraces the values of social inclusion and promotes enhanced quality of life for individuals and communities.鈥
Our goal is to provide challenging, empowering, life-changing experiences that set graduates on a continuing path of meaningful employment, social advocacy, and lifelong learning. As a school, we鈥檙e committed to the values of
- social justice
- culturally informed practice
- critical inquiry
- rigor in the delivery of face-to-face and online education
Together with our accomplished SSW faculty, community partners, and students, you鈥檒l realize a uniquely experiential, student-centered, interprofessional approach to social work education.
Specialization Track
Our Social Work curriculum prepares graduates to be leaders in the field with a curriculum focused on providing
- Critical theory
- Strong clinical skills
- Community and cultural responsiveness
All three foci are based in social work ethics and trauma informed practices.
The overall student experience is enriched by a diverse selection of relevant electives and an array of shared learning opportunities on campus and in the community with students from the health and health-related professions and the humanities.
Trauma-Informed Practice Certificate Option
The certificate can be earned as part of your M.S.W. degree within the required program credits.
Learn More SWAG视频 Social Work at SWAG视频
Please come visit us on our Biddeford (B.S.W.) Maine campus. Sit in on a class, connect with students and alumni, or talk with me or other social work faculty directly to learn more about the SWAG视频 social work experience. For those students interested in obtaining an M.S.W., there are several information sessions and events scheduled throughout the year.
Feel free to reach out to me at any time. I am happy to answer any questions regarding all of our program options.
Jennifer O鈥橬eil, Ph.D., LCSW, M.S.W.
Director, School of Social Work
joneil4@une.edu