Master of Social Work Earns National Accreditation

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In just three years, the University’s Master of Social Work (MSW) program has achieved accreditation from the Council on Social Work Education.

“No one expected this program to be formally accredited during a pandemic,” says Emily Douglas, chairperson of the Social Work and Child Advocacy department. “But even in these difficult times, our students are moving forward, our faculty are teaching, and our agency partners in the community are continuing to work with our students, for which we are endlessly grateful.”

The program prepares leaders in social work practice with children, youth and families. “Accreditation is important because it ensures that graduates of the MSW program are qualified professionals who provide ethical and effective social work practice often to vulnerable and marginalized members of society,” says Lynette Reitz, an associate professor of Social Work and Child Advocacy and the MSW program director.

“Students are now eligible for different levels of licensure in New Jersey, and faculty are eligible to apply for federal grant funding for their research.”