Why study social work at Missouri State?
The mission of the School of Social Work is consistent with the MSU and the CHHS' focus on improving health and well-being. The SSW's mission is to prepare its BSW students for professional entry-level practice and its MSW students for advanced-level generalist practice with a concentration in Family Health. In both programs, it is the school's vision that graduates become ethical leaders in the social services, with a commitment to community improvement and as respect for the diversity of its members. This mission, to meet statewide and regional educational needs in human services, is accomplished through two levels of social work education: the undergraduate or baccalaureate (BSW) and the graduate or master's (MSW).
The BSW degree curriculum prepares students for a beginning-level career in the social work field. The MSW degree curriculum prepares students for advanced social work practice in an area of focus—family health—with consideration of roles of individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities.
One of the strengths of the program is that faculty and staff are committed to providing quality education for all students. In addition, the learning environment boasts a relatively low student-faculty ratio. Many instructors are licensed social workers, and their expertise represents a broad range of interests.
Additionally, the combination of academic classes, coupled with real-world experience in a social-service setting, provides Missouri State students with exceptional preparation for employment or graduate school.