Bachelor of Social Work

Midwestern State University (MSU Texas) offers a Bachelor of Social Work. In concert with the mission of MSU Texas and the mission of the College of Health Sciences and Human Services, the mission of the Bachelor of Social Work program is to prepare students as generalist practitioners by utilizing the liberal arts foundation to function as ethical, competent social workers and leaders in a wide variety of settings with the knowledge, skills and values that are congruent with the mission of the Social Work profession set forth by the National Association of Social Workers. The program is committed to prepare social workers to use the strengths perspective to work with diverse client systems through education, research, service, and social justice. Bachelor of Social Work graduates demonstrate the ability to: Apply critical thinking skills within the context of professional social work practice. Understand the value base of the profession and its ethical standards and principles, and practice accordingly. Practice without discrimination and with respect, knowledge, and skills related to clients’ age, class, color, culture, disability, ethnicity, family structure, gender, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex and sexual orientation. Understand the forms and mechanisms of oppression and discrimination and apply strategies of advocacy and social change that advance social and economic justice. Understand and interpret the history of the social work profession and its contemporary structures and issues. Apply the knowledge and skills of a generalist social work perspective to practice with systems of all sizes. Use the theoretical frameworks supported by empirical evidence to understand individual development and behavior across the life span and the interactions among individuals and between individuals and families, groups, organizations, and communities Analyze, formulate, and influence social polices. Evaluate research studies, apply research findings to practice, and evaluate their own practice interventions Use communication skills differentially across client populations, colleagues, and communities. Use supervision and consultation appropriate to social work practice. Function within the structure of organizations and service delivery systems and seek necessary organizational change.