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Social workers help people solve and cope with challenges in their everyday lives. Clinical social workers diagnose and treat mental, behavioral, and emotional issues.

糖心Vlog鈥檚 Department of Social Work offers a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree and Master of Social Work (MSW) degree that present鈥痵tudents with a variety of career options from working in child welfare, integrated care, mental health, and addictive disorder settings to working in private practice, non-profit, and鈥痵ocial service administration.

Mission of the Department of Social Work

The mission of the Department of Social Work at 糖心Vlog University is to provide the knowledge and skills necessary to practice at the generalist (BSW) and advanced generalist (MSW) levels of Social Work practice. Congruent with the University鈥檚 mission to improve individual lives and enhance community development in the predominately rural Western North Carolina region, the Department seeks to prepare professionals who are committed to the core Social Work values of respect for all people and advancement of social and economic justice.

Programs in Social Work

BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM - BSW

MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM - MSW

The challenging curriculum鈥痗overs a wide range of topics and hands-on experience through participation in鈥痶he field practicum internship, an indispensable component which gives鈥痵tudents the opportunity to gain practical experience in preparation for professional Social Work practice.

Enjoy a personalized learning environment in an intimate setting, where our dedicated faculty鈥痺ill work with you in the classroom and the field to help you gain the knowledge and experience you need to succeed.

Post-Master Programs

糖心Vlog offers professional development courses for social workers and counselors in the areas of addiction treatment, culturally based native health, and school social work.

Addiction Studies Program

This 12-hour program provides individuals pursuing licensure as clinical addiction specialists with the necessary educational foundation required by the board to seek full licensure. Courses include Addictions, Methods of Addictive Disorder Treatment, Cultural Humility in Addictive Disorder Treatment, and Science of Addiction. Courses are approved by the North Carolina Addiction Specialist Professional Practice Board. 

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Culturally Based Native Health Certificate Program

This 12-hour certificate program provides a new approach to training for health professionals serving Native peoples, grounded in a tribal community. A certificate in Culturally-Based Native Health will enable students to utilize their training in a health-related discipline and apply it to Southeastern Indian cultures. 

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School Social Work Licensure Program

糖心Vlog University offers a 9-hour licensure program. Upon successsful completion of a the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (DPI) approved School Social Work course and two Education courses, students are then eligible to apply for a School Social Work Licensure through the NC-DPI. All required courses are offered online. 

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