My experience in the Social Work Department at Louisiana Christian University was phenomenal! The professors not only taught me the foundations of Social Work, but demonstrated how Social Work values and Christian values are interlaced with the purpose of helping others. The professors were very knowledgeable, professional and compassionate towards every student, and it was very clear they wanted the best for each and every student. The class sizes were small, and as a result it led to great in-depth discussions. It also helped to ensure every student understood the material.
The Social Work program definitely provided me an advantage in my graduate studies. You can really see the difference between graduates from other Social Work programs and graduates from the Louisiana Christian University Social Work Program. I am currently working in the Child Welfare field, and I still stand on the foundation provided to me by this program!
Derek Carter, '14
The program’s combination of in-class lectures and community-based service projects helped to not only prepare me for graduate school, but also prepared me to make a positive difference in my clients’ lives in the field.
Joseph Buzzetta, '14
Looking for a Career Serving People?
Grounded in a Christ-Centered world-view with a liberal arts foundation, the Louisiana Christian University Baccalaureate Social Work Program seeks to prepare students for both entry-level generalist social work practice and graduate social work education. The program emphasizes a “Person in Environment” perspective to understand the totality of the human experience- social, spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical. The BSW program trains students to compassionately serve, effectively lead, and competently engage in a practice that enhances human well-being and promotes social justice for vulnerable populations.
We are the only faith-based, accredited BSW program in the state, and students completing the program receive a Bachelor of Social Work degree. Students earning the BSW degree are eligible to apply to advanced standing Master of Social Work Programs, allowing them to complete the graduate degree in as little as 10 months to 18 months, depending on the program to which they apply. The social work faculty in the Louisiana Christian University BSW program are experienced, licensed professionals in the field who diligently strive to foster a rich, varied, learning environment, using numerous methods of instruction. Some of these include “practice role-plays,” field trips, community service learning projects, creative projects, hands-on learning activities, group discussions, and lectures that incorporate media and technology. Our small class sizes provide ample opportunities to engage in discussions that challenge critical thinking, promote scientific inquiry, and enhance collegiate relationship building through lasting friendships with other students.
Using a generalist practice framework, social workers intervene at multiple levels of practice, including individual, group, family, community, and organizational; in diverse settings such as schools, hospitals, prisons, mental health, substance abuse, etc.; addressing a variety of problems. In the next several years, the profession is expected to grow rapidly in the areas of healthcare, mental health, and substance abuse. (U.S. Department of Labor, 2019)
LCU's Bachelor and Master of Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education’s Board of Accreditation.
Accreditation of a baccalaureate or master’s social work program by the Council on Social Work Education’ Board of Accreditation indicates that it meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment of program quality evaluated through a peer review process. An accredited program has sufficient resources to meet its mission and goals and the Board of Accreditation has verified that it demonstrates compliance with all sections of the Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards.
Accreditation applies to all program sites and program delivery methods of an accredited program. Accreditation provides reasonable assurance about the quality of the program and the competence of students graduating from the program.
Mission
The mission of the Louisiana Christian University Bachelor of Social Work Program is to equip students through a rigorous, Christ-centered academic environment to become competent, compassionate, and culturally responsive generalist social workers—empowered to lead transformative change within their communities and throughout the world.
Program Goals
The program will graduate students who demonstrate the ability to competently apply generalist social work knowledge, values, and skills–serving as ethical and culturally responsive leaders in diverse communities.
The program will produce students to thoughtfully and ethically integrate Christian values with professional social work principles, navigating complex and evolving practice environments with integrity and respect for diverse worldviews.
The program will cultivate students’ commitment to understanding human diversity and social justice issues, equipping them to effectively engage, advocate, and intervene on behalf of vulnerable and marginalized populations at the local, regional, national, and global levels.
The program will foster a mindset of career-long learning, encouraging students to critically analyze contemporary social issues and the needs of the populations they serve, using evidence-informed knowledge and reflective practice.
Faculty
Program Information
BSW Field Placement Application
BSW Program Admission Application
Library Research Guides
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- Social Work Research Quickstart: https://lcuniversity.libguides.com/socialwork
- SW 350 - Social Research Methods: https://lcuniversity.libguides.com/sw350
- SW 380 - Social Work Practice III, Organizations and Communities: https://lcuniversity.libguides.com/sw380
- SW 429 - Social Welfare Policy and Analysis: https://lcuniversity.libguides.com/sw429
