Department of Social Work

Social work is the profession of helping individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities to enhance their capacities for social functioning and to create societal conditions favorable to achieving their goals. It is a helping profession, connecting people with the resources they need to cope and lead more productive and satisfying lives.

Social work is practiced in many settings, including hospitals, schools, substance abuse treatment centers, community mental health agencies, nursing homes, and child and family agencies. As a social worker, you can work with all people, from infants to older adults.