Overview
The B.A. in Social Work provides an opportunity for students to fulfill their vocation of Christ-like service through the professional application of knowledge, skills, and values. The program provides a generalist degree that prepares students for entry level social work positions and integrates well with other programs at Trinity.
Trinity’s program prepares social work professionals to advocate for individuals and institutions in a rapidly developing society by being anchored in biblical foundations and the inspiration of a personal loving God who cares for all persons, whom God created with freedom of choice. The goals of the program are to prepare students to become social work professionals as critical thinking servant leaders transforming individuals, groups, families, organizations, communities, and institutions.
The social work program has applied for candidacy accreditation from the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE ).
Courses in the major provide students with comprehensive skills to work with all population groups - children, youth, and families. After completing the program, students will be able to:
• Be entry level professional social workers
• Be critical thinking servant leaders in the social work profession
• Be working to transform individuals, groups, families, organizations,
communities, and institutions