Dr. Thomas and Class of 2022 Graduates

Welcome to the School of Social 工作!

With a variety of educational programs located in the vibrant, diverse and dynamic environment of 硅谷, the School provides a community-engaged academic experience at an outstanding value.

A Program Format that Fits your Life

The School offers a variety of educational programs to meet the needs of our diverse 学生的身体. In addition to our on-campus full time 垃圾 program, we also offer an on-campus 3 year option for the 垃圾, and an Online/Hybrid 垃圾 option. 本科 students can major in Social 工作 with the BASW program, or obtain a minor in Social 工作. All of our programs are fully accredited.

Stipends and Credentials

There are numerous 机会 to expand your learning through our certificate, credential and stipend programs.

助学金计划

Stipends provide funding to students who commit to employment in certain social service arenas such as child welfare, adult protective services, and mental health.

证书 and Credentials

证书 and credentials provide specialized training in a variety of areas, enhancing 你的市场.

从事教师

Our tenured and tenure-track faculty members bring diverse practice backgrounds and strong research training to their commitment to the School and to student success. Part-time instructors from the community bring their knowledge of current practice environments and issues to the classroom.

diagram depicting elements of community enagement

Community 合作伙伴关系

The School is proud to partner with numerous organizations in the community. 许多 faculty engage in research projects in partnership with community-based agencies. Students often participate in these projects, helping to identify research needs, collect and analyze data, and disseminate findings. Students discover the importance of research in solving real problems facing individuals, families, and communities, as well as the organizations that serve them.

多样性 - our Transcultural Perspective

In addition to being situated in 一个 of the most diverse cities in America, a unique feature of the School of Social 工作 at San José State University is its commitment to using and promoting a Transcultural Perspective throughout the curriculum [see 弄得满身泥,森 & 奥本海默(2012). Integrating a Transcultural Perspective into the Social 工作 Curriculum. Journal of Teaching in Social 工作, 32, 204-221]. 这个角度来看 honors the strengths of diverse cultures, enhances the well-being of individuals and families, and advocates for social and economic justice. 许多 of our faculty bring an international perspective to their teaching and research.

Global Experiences and Influences

The School is committed to offering global experiences at the local and international 水平. A wide range of internships are located in a variety of communities throughout the Bay Area that serve diverse populations. In addition, the School offers educational experiences in various parts of the world through summer faculty-led travel and learn 机会.