The Social Work Department has been serving our community since 1982. The mission of the Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) Program is to prepare competent generalist entry-level social work professionals. Graduates of the program will be equipped with the knowledge, skills, values and ethics that are required to meet the challenges and needs faced by diverse individuals, families, groups, organizations and rural communities in a changing, global social environment. The B.S.W. Program seeks to prepare students to become leaders in enhancing the quality of life and seeking solutions to rural problems. It is particularly concerned with the consequences of injustice, and thus focuses on the empowerment of populations-at-risk and the advancement of economic, political and social justice in all communities. The B.S.W. Program is especially committed to increase students' understanding and appreciation of diverse life experiences. While guiding students toward professional careers in social work, the program seeks to provide special support and sensitivity to both traditional and non-traditional students from varied backgrounds.

In August 2008 we began the MSW program for details about the MSW Program please see the Graduate School Site http://www.uncp.edu/catalog/pdf/msw.pdf , or http://www.uncp.edu/catalog/html/msw.htm