Social Work
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Program TypeMajor
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Degrees OfferedB.S.
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SchoolLiffrig Family School of Education and Behavioral Sciences
Positively impact the lives of those in need. Prepare for a challenging, rewarding career that’s in demand.
What You’ll Learn
You’ll learn how to engage with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. Your research will inform the development of your professional practice as a caring, ethical servant leader.
- Gain real-world experience.
You’ll have hands-on learning opportunities in human services settings under the guidance of professionals in the field.
- Enhance your leadership skills.
Participate in an educational leadership conference and the Emerging Leaders Academy, a four-year program in educational leadership.
- Prepare for professional licensure.
When you successfully complete the program, you’ll qualify to take the social work license exam.
Program Information
Please visit our catalog for admission requirements and a full list of our courses.
Featured Faculty
Katie Krukenberg, MSW, LMSW
Associate Professor of Behavioral Sciences, Director of Social Work Field Education
I teach classes on social work theory, generalist practice, practice with families, and working with diverse populations. I also oversee the Social Work field program. In addition to the classes that I teach, I am an advisor in the social work program, teach First Year Experience, am one of the faculty advisors for the student organization for behavioral science students (PACS). I also work with students in the LFSEBS Emerging Leaders Academy.
Heidi J. Nieuwsma, MSW, LCSW
Chair of Behavioral Sciences, Director of Social Work Program, Assistant Professor of Behavorial Sciences
I am the Chair of Behavioral Sciences which includes the undergraduate programs of Addiction Counseling, Criminal Justice, Psychology, and Social Work. I work closely with programs directors, faculty, and students within all of these programs. I am also the Social Work Program Director and work collaboratively with the social work faculty, students, the Council of Social Work Examiners, and our local and national community partners. These relationships contribute to successful learning outcomes for our students and our community partners.
