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Social work is an ideal career if you want to improve the lives of others. Social workers listen to peoples' needs and help them cope with challenging life circumstances. Social work provides practitioners with diversity and autonomy in their work settings and opportunities for creativity and intellectual stimulation. Social workers also have the opportunity to relieve human suffering while making a lasting difference for individuals, communities and society as a whole.
Eastern's Social Work program is an accredited BSW program identified as one of the "Best BSW Programs in Connecticut" and one of the 101 "Most Affordable BSW Programs" in the nation. Under the program's "cohort" format, students progress through the major as a group, developing supportive relationships with their peers and faculty. Students also develop knowledge and skills through hands-on interventions designed to impact social policies and the lives of individuals and groups. Our faculty are practicing social work professionals who integrate their experiences into the classroom.
77%
of students immediately enter graduate school after completing their BSW
96%
of students gain advanced standing in graduate school
Social Work students intern for local social service agencies and non-profit organizations such as the Windham Community Good Network.
Social Work majors also serve the community, focus on issues of social justice and gain valuable leadership skills through membership in the Social Work student club.
Social Work Club
The Phi Alpha Honor Society provides Social Work majors with recognition and the opportunity to work together on humanitarian issues.
Phi AlphaA social work degree from Eastern opens the door for employment in roles ranging from counselors to case managers, advocates and organizers in diverse settings such as:
Graduates are employed in schools, child welfare and family service agencies, mental health programs, substance abuse treatment programs, hospitals, community agencies, and domestic violence programs. More than three-quarters of graduates enter MSW programs immediately after graduation at Columbia University, University of Pennsylvania, University of Boston, Boston College, NYU, Fordham University, University of Michigan and other prestigious programs.
Eunice Matthews-Armstead
Professor of Social Work and Coordinator of Social Work Program
matthewse@easternct.edu
(860) 465-0102
Thirty-two social work majors at Eastern Connecticut State University conducted a series of interactive presentations for local high school and community college students this fall semester. Titled “Professional Advocacy Networking,” the eight talks introduced curious mental health professionals to the field of social work and its many values and opportunities.
Junior and senior social work majors at Eastern Connecticut State University filled the Student Center Betty Tipton Room on Nov. 5 for the 10th annual Social Policy Summit. This year’s policy topic of discussion was the youth mental health crisis.
Sarah Nightingale, assistant professor of social work, was awarded a research grant this July from the Center for Institutional Courage, which aims to combat institutional injustices in cases of abuse on college campuses.
