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Social Work Program Goals - Mission Of The Social Work Program - Our Philosophy - Program Characteristics
Social Work Program Goals 
The baccalaureate program in social work is designed to prepare graduates to be generalist social work practitioners. As compared
to social work training in the past, when the student chose a methodology as a major area. (namely casework, group work, community
organization or administration) the student today is trained for a different perspective, namely a systems approach. The social
work generalist is a person who has knowledge and skills to work in social systems, large and small.
- The preparation of students for entry level generalist professional practice engaging individuals, families, groups and communities
with a focus on strengths and empowerment.
- The educational preparation of students that encourages ethical behavior consistent with social work values.
- The preparation of students who have the abilities and skills to engage in practice with at-risk populations and those identified
as oppressed within a diverse society.
- The preparation of students who have developed an ongoing commitment to improving social work practice.
- The preparation of professional social workers to actively engage in critical thinking and inquiry.
- The preparation of students for continued professional graduate education.
Mission of the Social Work Program
The mission of the Social Work Program at Bowling Green State University is to prepare students for professional social work
practice with diverse and at-risk populations, emphasizing client system strengths, social justice, respect and appreciation
of human diversity, and the worth and dignity of all people through teaching, research, and public service.
Our Philosophy
The Social Work program at Bowling Green trains students not only to know about social work, but also to be able to do social
work. Thus practical experience is stressed in addition to coursework. Throughout the curriculum, emphasis is placed upon
applying knowledge to situations faced in real life. The program provides a generalist orientation to social work in that
it provides knowledge and skills that can be utilized in a wide variety of social settings. A successful graduate of the program
gains strong preparation for graduate social work education as well as an appreciation for community involvement and the ability
to become employed as an entry level social work professional.
Program Characteristics
Small Class Sizes
The student to faculty ratio is 25 to1. This allows for increased student-faculty contact and enhances classroom interaction.
Experiential Component
Students are required to become involved in community service programs while they take courses which allows them to apply
classroom knowledge to real-life situations.
Required Field Work
A major component of the program consists of a full semester of field instruction during the senior year where students perform
as social workers under the supervision of experienced professionals.
Accreditation
The Social Work Program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Graduates of accredited programs are eligible
for licensure in states that currently have social work licensure laws, including Ohio.
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