Social Work

Demonstrate expertise in a chosen substantive area related to social work and possess the skills needed to disseminate this knowledge through grant writing, publication, and conference presentations.

Design, conduct, and disseminate further research that is methodologically sound, empirically based, theoretically grounded, culturally responsive, and advances social work knowledge.

Describe their philosophy of teaching and demonstrate the skills necessary to teach effectively.

Perform critical policy analyses that address and help find solutions to the issues and challenges faced by the individuals, groups, and communities served by social work.