Social work is a profession committed to working with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and the community to maximize well-being and to help resolve, minimize, or prevent problems in living. Sacred Heart University’s Social Work Programs consist of individualized learning, close faculty contact and advisement, and a highly personal focus.
Social Workers practice in a variety of settings such as, schools, hospitals, mental health clinics, substance abuse and rehabilitation agencies, juvenile and adult probation, and many other public and private agencies. For more information about careers in social work, visit the National Association of Social Workers website.
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Accreditation
The School of Social Work's Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and Master of Social Work (MSW) programs are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). CSWE accreditation ensures these programs meet the national standards for social work education and prepare graduates for professional licensure and practice.
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Sacred Heart University proudly recognizes our faculty for their scholarly achievement through their outstanding publishing efforts and industry experience.
Amanda Harmon earned her Bachelor of Social Work from Marist University and her Master of Social Work from Fordham University and brings extensive experience in clinical practice, program development, and social work leadership. She joined Sacred Heart University in 2018 and currently serves as Program Director of the Master of Social Work program, where she oversees curriculum development and creates innovative, practice-based learning experiences for students.
I knew from the moment I started my first class at Sacred Heart University that I made the right decision to join their social work program. The professors and faculty treat each student as a person and not as a number. They stand by you every step of the way through your journey. The cohorts are small which allows you to really get to know your classmates and be able to lean on each other for support. SHU worked with me to develop a schedule that allowed me to still work full-time, go to school part-time, and finish the program in three years. The field office worked tirelessly to find me internships that worked with my schedule. I am honored to be a graduate of SHU and I know that this program prepared me well for my future career as a social worker.
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The former GE global headquarters at 3135 Easton Turnpike in Fairfield, located down the street from our Park Avenue campus, serves as SHU's West Campus - an innovation hub for the School of Social Work.
