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Greetings All,

Welcome to the Master of Social Work program at Kean University. The program provides an engaging, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for diverse students from diverse local, regional, national, and international backgrounds. In the program, students find the faculty and staff to be open to discussing questions, and providing quality and timely insight to ensure success towards academic and career success.

The Master of Social Work program prides itself on providing quality instruction which prepares students for evidence-based practice. The program aligns with Kean University’s goals of respecting difference, and celebrating diversity. To this end, the faculty and staff are dedicated and committed to ensuring the diverse graduates are critical thinkers prepared to engage in direct clinical practice to promote social, economic, and environmental justice for a diverse global society. The program’s specialization is Direct Clinical Practice.

To prepare students for academic success, the Program Manual has been developed by the faculty to promote awareness of policy and procedures. Carefully read and maintain a copy to ensure understanding and application of the guidelines therein.

The program’s expectation is for each student to operate in excellence in all endeavors as an emerging graduate level social worker.

The faculty and staff work in collaboration to support student success!

All the best,

Dr. Telvis M. Rich