The Council on Social Work Education is the national accrediting organization for professional BSW and MSW Programs. Roberts Wesleyan University’s BSW was first accredited in 1980. Our MSW Program was first accredited in 1996.
Changing Lives Through Compassionate Social Work
Our mission is to empower students through education so that they may positively impact individuals, communities, and society. Using a person-in-environment framework, students will be prepared to pursue social, racial, economic, and environmental justice, focusing on upholding human rights and dignity.
Bachelor's Degrees
We offer a Bachelor's in Social Work through two options: a traditional program for high schoolers and transfer students, and a flexible option for working adults.
Comparison of Bachelor Degree Options
| Standard Program | Accelerated Program | Degree Completion Program | |
| Total Credits | 120 | 120 | 60 |
| Completion Time | 4 years | 3 years | 18-24 months |
| Timeline Options | Full-time | Full-time | Full or part-time |
| Delivery Method | on campus | on campus | Online |
| Degree Pre-Requisites | Some college | ||
| Start Dates | Fall | Fall | Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Scholarships & Grants | 25% tuition discount for corporate partners |
Master's Degree
Comparison of Standard & Advanced Standing Programs
Masters of Social Work
| Standard Program | Advanced Program | |
| Total Units | 60 | 38 |
| Completion Time (for full-time students) | 24 months | 11 months |
| Delivery method | Online synchronous | Online synchronous |
| Degree Pre-Requisites |
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BSW from an accredited undergraduate program within 5 years of enrolling in Roberts' MSW program |
| Key Benefits | ||
| Timeline Options | full-time or part-time | full-time or part-time |
| Compatible Focus | Specializing in Mental Health or Child & Family Services | Specializing in Mental Health or Child & Family Services |
| Start Dates | August and January starts | May and January starts |
| Application Deadlines | Rolling admissions | Rolling admissions |
| Tuition & Fees | $46,920 | $29,716 |
| Scholarships & Grants | 25% tuition discount for benefit-eligible, employees, spouses, and dependents of our corporate partners | 25% tuition discount for benefit-eligible, employees, spouses, and dependents of our corporate partners |
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Faculty
Hiie Eichenbaum, PhD, MSW
Professor of Social Work, Interim MSW Program Director
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585-594-6013
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Professor of Social Work, Interim MSW Program Director
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Katherine Hagstrom, LMSW
Assistant Professor of Social Work, Director, Field Education/Undergraduate Social Work Program
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585-594-6315
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Assistant Professor of Social Work, Director, Field Education/Undergraduate Social Work Program
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Staff
Darlene Heitz
Student Success Advisor, BSW Degree Completion Program; Field Education Coordinator
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585-594-6009
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Student Success Advisor, BSW Degree Completion Program; Field Education Coordinator
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Julie Zoller
BSW Program Coordinator, Administrative Assistant Department of Social Work
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585-594-6467
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BSW Program Coordinator, Administrative Assistant Department of Social Work
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585-594-6467
Affiliations
Council On Social Work Education (CSWE)
The Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors (BPD)
Roberts Wesleyan University Undergraduate Social Work faculty participate each year with our national professional organization known as BPD. According to the current BPD website, “this organization is dedicated to the promotion of excellence in baccalaureate social work education”.
The National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is the largest membership association for professional social workers in the world, with 160,000 members in the United States and overseas. Roberts Wesleyan University Department of Social Work participates each year with the NASWNYS Genesee Valley Division to foster membership, facilitate leadership, and recognize outstanding students, educators and practitioners.
North American Association of Christians in Social Work (NACSW)
NACSW is an interdenominational and international organization of Christian social workers. Membership in NACSW is open to all persons or organizations that support the organization’s Mission Statement and Statement of Faith and Practice. Roberts Wesleyan University Department of Social Work participates each year with the NACSW national conference as presenters and volunteers.
National Association of Deans and Directors of Social Work Education (NADD)
The National Association of Deans and Directors of Schools of Social Work (NADD) is a volunteer membership organization working to promote excellence in social work education. NADD achieves this by enhancing the leadership of social work education programs. Our membership is comprised of deans and directors of graduate social work programs that are accredited or advanced to candidacy. NADD supports deans and directors in their professional development and effectiveness as academic administrators.
Assessments
The Council of Social Work Education (CSWE) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) require all accredited schools of social work to annually post their assessment data. These reports are updated each year and will provide benchmarks for the achievement of the core competencies and practice behaviors associated with our BSW and MSW programs.