Social Work Our nationally renowned Social Work program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and recognized by employers and graduate schools throughout the United States. This program will develop your ability to make a difference in our world; increase your own potential as you learn to help others. Social workers help people realize goals, strengthen community resources and promote social economic justice. As a Social Worker major at Saint Joseph College, you will learn the knowledge, values, and skills needed to enter this dynamic and growing profession. Social Work Department Web Page An Exciting Curriculum
With a basis in the liberal arts, the Social Work curriculum draws from psychology, sociology, political science, economics, women's studies, ethnic studies and other fields. As a Social Work major, you will apply this knowledge during two years of professionally supervised field practice. The program maintains a close working relationship with over 100 local and area agencies including: - Catholic Family Services
- Clark Congregate Housing for Elders
- Connecticut Children's Medical Center
- Farmington Public Schools
- Hartford Neighborhood Centers
- Institute for the Hispanic Family
- Institute of Living
- International Red Cross
- National Association of Social Workers
- My Sister's Place
- Northwest Connecticut AIDS Project
- Superior Court Juvenile Matters
- Town of Simsbury Social Services
- The Village for Families and Children
- YWCA Sexual Assault Crisis Center
Student/Alumnae/i Support Network
Students and graduates of the Social Work program benefit from an active alumnae/i network. Alumnae/i participate as student mentors, field instructors, guest speakers, and prospective employers. Special events such as the annual Social Work Alumnae/i/Student Dinner bring students and alumnae/i together. Professional Opportunities
As a Social Work graduate, you will be an entry-level professional social worker, prepared to work with people of different ages and different cultural backgrounds. In addition, you may qualify for admission with advanced standing to master's degree programs in Social Work. Ninety-five percent for our graduates go on to earn an M.S.W. or other advanced degrees. A Saint Joseph College degree in Social Work leads to a wide array of exciting careers such as: - Child Welfare Worker
- Community Agency Director
- Community Development Worker
- Corporate Social Worker
- Family Preservation Therapist
- Gerontological Social Worker
- Immigration/Refugee Social Worker
- Juvenile Court Social Worker
- Lobbyist
- Medical Social Worker
- Nursing Home Social Worker
- Probation Officer
- Public Defender Social Worker
- Town Social Services Director
For more information contact Lorrie Gardella, L.S.W., J.D., chair of the department of social work.
Phone: 860.231.5264
E-mail: lgardella@sjc.edu Updated 11/14/07. | 
