Academics at MBC
Why major in Social Work at MBC?
The mission of the social work program is to prepare students for beginning level, generalist social work practice with oppressed, at-risk, and vulnerable populations and to pursue the masters of social work (MSW) degree.
The foundation includes content on human behavior and the social environment, social welfare policy and services, social work research, and social work practice. The content on values and ethics, population at risk, human diversity, and social and economic justice is infused in all the areas.
In addition to foundation courses, elective courses are also available to most students. These elective courses include Aging, Child Welfare, and other courses focusing on social problems or service areas.
Field practicum is an integral and essential component of the curriculum. Students are required to complete at least 450 hours of supervised social work practice in an approved agency. Through their field practicum, students refine their professional social work skills and integrate course content with on-the-job experience.
Social work students are trained in areas such as:
- Assessment
- Interviewing
- Intake/Referral
- Service planning
- Case management
- Crisis intervention
- Program evaluation
- Advocacy
- Mediation
- Community organization
