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Chairperson: Virginia David; Professors: David, MSW, Norwood Evans, DSW; Associate Professors: House, MSW, Watkins, PhD; Assistant Professors: Charlesworth, PhD, Metzger, PhD, Nzinga-Johnson, PhD, Viggiani, PhD; Lecturer: Sharp, MSW.

Mission statement

The mission of the Department of Social work is to educate competent generalist social work practitioners. The students develop a perspective on human behavior and social issues in order to promote the well-being and assets of individuals, families, small groups, organizations and communities in contemporary society. The Department of Social Work is committed to the ethics, values and behaviors that promote social change, social justice, the empowerment of oppressed groups, and a celebration of diversity. 

Accreditation

The baccalaureate program in social work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). This accrediting body ensures that all baccalaureate and graduate-level social work programs are of a high quality and that they graduate competent professionals. Graduating from a CSWE-accredited baccalaureate program enables students to apply for both entry-level professional social work positions and for advanced standing in graduate programs of Social Work.

The Department of Social Work also offers a CSWE-accredited MSW degree program in collaboration with SUNY College at Brockport.   

Both Nazareth college programs are registered also with the Division of Professional Education New York State Education Department.

General information

The social work program requires extensive supervised field experiences and makes use of Rochester-area health and human service agencies to acquaint students with the diversity of professional activity and opportunities existing in the field.

Students are required to receive at least a ‘C’ grade in all required SWK courses in order to continue in the major. 

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