Social Work

College of Health and Human Services

Program Description

Social Work is a profession that strives to enhance the well-being of all people while attending specifically to the needs and empowerment of those in vulnerable life conditions. The Sacramento State program focus embraces the interdependent interests of both the individual and society, with particular attention to the social context that creates, contributes to, and addresses obstacles and resources for individual and community growth and development.

Social Workers seek to help people address their own needs and influence the responsiveness of organizations, communities, and other social institutions, thus promoting social justice and social change. Towards these ends, multilevel Social Work activities include group work, community organization, supervision, individual and family counseling, consultation, administration, advocacy, social and political action, policy development and implementation, education, research and evaluation. In practice, Social Workers are sensitive to cultural and ethnic diversity, and work to combat discrimination, oppression, poverty, and other forms of social injustice.

The principle objective of the Bachelor of Arts in Social Work degree program is to educate beginning professional practitioners as generalists. The Master of Social Work degree program supports advanced specialized professional practice.

Degree Programs

BA in Social Work

Master of Social Work

Accreditation

In addition to California State University, Sacramento's full accreditation by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, the Bachelor of Arts in Social Work and Master of Social Work are also individually accredited by Council of Social Work Education (CSWE).

Notice to Students RE: Professional Licensure and Certification

California State University programs for professions that require licensure or certification are intended to prepare the student for California licensure and certification requirements. Admission into programs for professions that require licensure and certification does not guarantee that students will obtain a license or certificate. Licensure and certification requirements are set by agencies that are not controlled by or affiliated with the California State University and licensure and certification requirements can change at any time.

The California State University has not determined whether its programs meet other states’ educational or professional requirements for licensure and certification. Students planning to pursue licensure or certification in other states are responsible for determining whether, if they complete a California State University program, they will meet their state’s requirements for licensure or certification. This disclosure is made pursuant to 34 CFR §668.43(a)(5)(v)(C).

Special Features

  • The Bachelor of Arts in Social Work and the Master of Social Work degree programs are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
  • Many required classes will have at least one section scheduled during evening hours.
  • Social Work students earn academic credit for professionally supervised field experience in a human service agency. The practicum is two to three days per week.
  • All BA and MSW students receive academic and career planning advisement. Employment information for students is updated continuously.
  • Graduate and undergraduate Social Work students maintain active student organizations including a chapter of Phi Alpha, a national honor society for Social Work.
  • The MSW degree fulfills most of the educational requirements for California licensure as Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and the Pupil Personnel Services Credential for School Social Work.

Career Possibilities

Geriatric Social Worker · Forensic Social Worker · Medical Social Worker · Mental Health Social Worker · Social Planner · Substance Abuse Counselor . Social Service Administrator · Community Organizer · Child and Family Counselor · Child Protective Worker · Adult Protective Worker · Occupational/Industrial Social Worker · Employee Assistance Counselor · Adoptions Worker · School Social Worker · Agency Director Program Evaluator · Family Therapist · Individual, Child & Family Therapist

Contact Information

Dale Russell, Director
Sandy Birtcil, Administrative Support Coordinator
Mariposa Hall 4010
(916) 278-6943
Division of Social Work Website

Faculty

ARGUELLO, TYLER M.

BAIOCCHI, ARTURO

CALER, KYLE

CURRY, SUSANNA

DEMETRAL, DAVID

DINIS, MARIA

EGGMAN, SUSAN T.

EVANS, ETHAN

GUADALUPE, KRISHNA L.

KENNEY, JENNIFER

LEE, SERGE C.

MARSH, LISA

NAKAOKA, SUSAN

NAM, KISUN

NYLUND, DAVID

REED, SARAH

TAYLOR, SUSAN A.

TORRES, JR., SANTOS