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Social Work from Kuyper College is a Campus Bachelor Sociology degree that prepares you for a Human Services career. Social Work and a Biblical Reformed Worldview Welcome to the exciting world of generalist social work education. If God has placed on your heart a burden for hurting people, groups or communities, and a desire to ?loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and break every yoke...to share your food with the hungry and to provide the poor wanderer with shelter; when you see the naked, to clothe him and not to turn way?(Isaiah 58:6-7), then social work may be your calling. As Christians we are called to establish harmony, justice and healing. Having been reunited with God through grace in Christ, we desire to serve and love others. God is a God of shalom who seeks for us to dwell in peace, restoring broken relationships, promoting social justice, redressing discrimination and caring for humanity. Social Work Program Mission Statement The mission of Kuyper College's baccalaureate social work program is to equip students with the knowledge, values and skills for generalist practice in entry-level social work positions within the framework of a biblical, Reformed worldview. Students will develop generalist social work practice skills to work in public and private social service systems and international settings. The program strives to enable students to integrate their biblical Reformed worldview and social work education into their professional practice. Emphasis is placed on preparing students with a beginning theoretical understanding that will enable them to work with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities. Attention is also placed on helping students to think globally in the fi eld of social work . Students who complete the social work major will be prepared for graduate education. Kuyper College's social work program is the only program in the state of Michigan that requires all of its students to complete dual majors in Bible/theology and social work. The social work program is consistent with and a natural extension of the mission, vision and core values of the College. Within a biblical, Reformed worldview, the social work department seeks to equip students to serve effectively Christ's church and his world. The social work program builds upon a solid liberal arts foundation and communications minor. Program Outcomes Upon completion of the program, students will be able to Apply critical thinking skills within the context of professional social work practice. Understand the value base of the profession and its ethical standards and principles, and practice accordingly. Practice without discrimination and with respect, knowledge, and skills related to clients' age, class, color, culture, disability, ethnicity, family structure, gender, marital status, national origin, race, religion and sexual orientation. Understand the forms and mechanisms of oppression and discrimination and apply strategies of advocacy and social change that advance social and economic justice. Understand and interpret the history of the social work profession and its contemporary issues. Apply the knowledge and skills of generalist social work practice with systems of all sizes. Use theoretical frameworks supported by empirical evidence to understand individual development and behavior across the life span, interactions among individuals, and between individuals and families, groups, organizations, and communities. Analyze, formulate, and infl uence social policies. Evaluate research studies, apply fi ndings to practice, and evaluate their own practice interventions. Use communication skills differentially across client populations, colleagues, and communities. Use supervision and consultation appropriate to social work practice. Function within the structure of organizations and service delivery systems and seek necessary organizational change. Understand generalist social work knowledge, values, and skills from an international perspective. Analyze and apply the knowledge, values, and skills of social work practice from a biblical, Reformed world-and-life view. View more details on Kuyper College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Sociology courses.

Kuyper College details


Kuyper College address is 3333 East Beltline N.E., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49525-9781. You can contact this school by calling (616) 222-3000 or visit the college website at www.kuyper.edu .
This is a 4-year, Private not-for-profit, Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields according to Carnegie Classification. Religion Affiliation is Other Protestant and student-to-faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The enrolled student percent that are registered with the office of disability services is 3% or less .
Awards offered by Kuyper College are as follow: Less than one year certificate One but less than two years certificate Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate.
With a student population of 320 (318 undergraduate) and set in a Suburb: Large, Kuyper College services are: Academic/career counseling service Employment services for students Placement services for completers . Campus housing: Yes.
Tuition for Kuyper College is . Type of credit accepted by this institution Dual credit Credit for life experiences Advanced placement (AP) credits . Most part of the informations about this college comes from sources like National Center for Education Statistics


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