The mission of the Bachelor of Social Work program at Grand Valley State University is to provide a comprehensive, superior educational experience that produces knowledgeable, skilled generalist social work professionals prepared for beginning-level social work practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities. The purpose is to develop social work professionals who can capably serve people in West Michigan or in distant corners of the globe, utilizing the foundation of knowledge, skills, and values provided by the BSW curriculum.

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The CECI Undergraduate Advising Center provides academic advising support to students majoring in Social Work. Your academic advisor can support you in degree planning, goal setting, policy and procedural understanding, and campus connecting. 

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