Bachelor of Social Work

Social work is both an academic and an applied discipline based on values of service, social and economic justice, dignity and worth of the person, importance of human relationships, and integrity and competence in practice. The essence of social work is helping people, organizations and communities.

Social work strives to enhance human well-being and to alleviate poverty, oppression and social injustice while promoting respect for human diversity. The social work profession draws upon its own accumulated body of knowledge and skills, as well as the theories and findings of other social science disciplines. Among the social sciences, social work is unique in its emphasis on both the person and the social environment in a reciprocal relationship.

Our Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program follows the standards and guidelines of the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) in preparing students to be competent, caring, ethical and effective social work practitioners.

The BSW curriculum is designed to provide the basic knowledge, skills and values necessary for competent and ethical generalist social work to those entering the profession, as well as those already practicing in social service settings. The curriculum helps prepare students and practitioners for licensure and advanced study.

Social workers practice in a wide variety of settings including health and mental health, child welfare, community-based organizations, youth services, law enforcement, courts, corrections and social service providers.

If you are considering a Social Work major, you should consult with a faculty advisor as early as possible in your academic career. To declare a Social Work major, you must apply to the program and meet with a faculty advisor before enrolling in social work classes.

The Bachelor of Social Work has composite major and does not require a minor. The BSW Student Manual is available online for additional information.

For more information about the Social Work Program, please contact:

Dr. Allen Stata
Program Director and Associate Professor in Social Work
ENMU Station 35
1500 S Ave K
Portales, NM 88130
575.562.2504
Allen.Stata@enmu.edu.

The BSW Program is currently seeking accreditation from the CSWE. Our social work program is presently in candidacy status and cannot promise accreditation to incoming students. Please consult a social work program faculty advisor about any changes in the program’s status. A copy of Eastern's BSW CSWE self-study is available for download.

Eastern New Mexico University is very pleased to share with our community the good news that our Social Work Program has received a positive accreditation site visit review. Although the final details of the recommendation will not be confirmed until the national evaluation process is completed later this year, the site visitors have done a very thorough review and have recommended full accreditation in their report to the Council Board.