The Bachelor of Social Work Program Mission

The BSW program's mission is to prepare students to practice entry-level social work in a competent and effective manner. Students will be able to apply critical thinking skills to their understanding of and commitment to alleviating social problems nationally and internationally particularly those that are unique to Alabama’s poor and oppressed communities.

The primary goal of the Department of Social Work is to prepare competent and effective, beginning level professional practitioners who are knowledgeable and will serve as leaders in the areas of service delivery to individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities. The goals of the Alabama State University Bachelor Social Work (BSW) Program are derived directly from its mission statement.