School of Social Work Overview

The School of Social Work stands apart for its highly diverse student body and commitment to addressing the needs of oppressed, disenfranchised  and marginalized peoples and communities. Many graduates work as advocates for economic and social justice while others serve in leadership posts at San Francisco Bay Area Social service agencies.

	Degrees BA MSW
	Accreditation Council on Social Work Education
	Full-Time Equivalent Faculty 14.0
	Tenure Track Faculty 68%
	Full-Time Equivalent Students 196
	Student-Faculty Ratio 14:1
	Annual External Sponsorship $3.7 million
	First Decade Chairs Eileen Levy (2001-present) Susan Sung (interim, 2000-2001) Marvin Feit (1998-2000) Robert Walker (interim, 1997-1998) Juliette Silva (1995-1997) Michael Reisch (1986-1995)

Many students come to the School as immigrants and refugees, motivated by a strong desire to give back to the communities that helped them start new lives far from home. Others bring with them valuable work and volunteer experience that enriches the learning experience for all members of the student community.

Milestones

The School experienced record growth in enrollment at both the undergraduate and graduate levels during the past decade. Students and faculty, meanwhile, made significant contributions to the social service delivery system in California, especially in the areas of community empowerment and development advocacy.

Now 10 years old, the Title IV-E Child Welfare Training Project trains and funds 40 master of social work students annually to become child welfare professionals. These new graduates are making an important difference in the lives of abused and neglected children and their families and help bring about much-needed changes in programs, service delivery and outcomes. The successful Bay Area Academy, started in 1997, provides training and education for professionals in the field of child welfare.

Looking Ahead

With a diverse and experienced group of junior faculty on board, the School anticipates adding emphases in gerontology and international social work education and practice.

Along with a major evaluation of curriculum, the school will continue to forge partnerships with the community in keeping with the CHHS commitment to produce scholars for the community. With shrinking state resources, the school will work to increase grants and contracts in order to continue its community service work and faculty scholarship.