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CONNECT: Social workers are needed at all stages of life to provide resources and use evidence-based strategies, strengths-based problem solving, and create just policies.

ADVOCATE: Social workers are social activist who advocate for the vulnerable in a broad range of social issues that can include child welfare, poverty, aging, discrimination, mental health, addiction, disability, food and housing insecurity, health and more!

EMPOWER: Social Workers are change agents! They provide intervention strategies to empower individuals, families, and groups to enhance well-being and assist in developing community conditions that support and protect human rights (NASW, 2021).

 

jannette eldred

Jannette Eldred, MSW, LCSW

Program Director
Clinical Instructor

Welcome to Bachelor of Social Work Program at Missouri Southern State University! I am motivated to engage students through curriculum in the classroom and during numerous community events hosted by the department that are ways driven by student leadership. Our department has diverse faculty experience that supports each student’s development of knowledge and skills. Contact me today to lean how a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree accredited by the Council on Social Work Education creates job opportunities for your passion with people and community wellbeing!

joan wilson

Joan Wilson, MSW, LCSW

Field Education Coordinator 
Clinical Instructor

Field Education is considered the ultimate experience in the educational journey of achieving your BSW. It brings together the academic training and real-life application in our revered and highly respected field. We are proud and excited to offer varied types of placements that allow the students to experience learning opportunities in diverse and challenging environments. As the Field Education Coordinator, I secure agencies that meet the students’ goals and opportunities in community of choice, and assists in direction of their future careers. By the end of our work together Field Education, students will have completed 400 hours within an approved organization that encourages each students’ strengths. Let’s work together to start your journey in the professional field of social work!

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