Social Work

students walking up the stairs outside the Rahall building

Program Highlights

  • 4 Year Program
  • Online Option Available
  • Required Capstone Project
  • Required Internship/Shadowing Opportunity

Program Type: Undergraduate Major

Program Information

The mission of the Social Work Program is to prepare students for beginning professional generalist social work practice in a wide range of settings, and with a diverse population through education, research, and service with special appreciation for the peoples and institutions of West Virginia, Appalachia, and other rural areas. The program has been accredited by the Council on Social Work Education since 1974. Concord’s Social Work degree included a research project completed towards the end of junior/beginning of Senior year.  In the last semester, the student will also complete a block placement at a social service agency (40 hrs. a week for the semester). While at the internship or practicum the student will complete a capstone course.

The social work program has a high employment rate and lots of departmental scholarship opportunities. To learn more, please contact Dr. Scott Inghram or Vanessa Howell.