The social work major prepares you to walk alongside people and help them cope with their living situations. You’ll graduate with tools to help relieve suffering and promote healthy relationships in diverse family settings. Through this program, you will understand and experience effective practices for helping families strive toward better futures for themselves.
Through the social work program at Cornerstone University, you’ll be challenged to become both a servant of God’s kingdom and a dedicated social worker to your clients. By infusing biblical principles with practical instruction, your professors will create an environment where you can grow in ways you never thought possible.
When you graduate, you will be prepared to face difficult challenges with grace and resilience. Cornerstone graduates can be found aiding the elderly and their families as they navigate changes in assisted care situations, facilitating adoptions and providing safe shelters for victims of abuse and neglect.
Careers
Social work majors have a wide variety of career options available to them, ranging from social justice to counseling. Take a look at some of the opportunities you’ll have as a graduate from our social work program.
Opportunities
Child and family service organizations
Mental health centers
Residential treatment facilities
State and local human service organizations
Assisted living centers
Community development
Field Practicum
As a student at Cornerstone, you will take part in an in-depth 400-hour field placement in a social service organization to enrich your education and provide you with valuable experience.
Opportunities
Bethany Christian Services
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
Samaritas
Spectrum Health
Arbor Circle
Hudsonville Public Schools
100%
Of social work graduates were employed or enrolled in graduate school within six months.
15:1
Student-to-faculty ratio with an average class size of 22.
100%
Of students participate in internship or practicum experiences.
Going Beyond A Career Path
At Cornerstone, we believe you are more than just a career. Your future is full of potential, and we want to see you strive to unleash it. With the help of your professors and peers, you’ll be supported in reaching your God-given potential.
Program Features and Learning Outcomes
The social work program at Cornerstone is designed to inspire your intellect, deepen your character and prepare you to lead in your career with influence and wisdom.
Child Welfare Certificate
Cornerstone’s social work program is approved by the state of Michigan to offer a Child Welfare Certificate. Students interested in working with children and families may wish to pursue this certificate which provides graduates with opportunities to enter into several child welfare positions without needing to complete a majority of required state training sessions.
Program Accreditation and Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes
Cornerstone’s social work program is fully accredited by the Council of Social Work Education. As such, you will be eligible for state licensure and advanced standing in accredited graduate social work programs. Students in advanced standing programs can often complete their master’s degree in one full year.
CU has a lot of resources that were easily accessible to me when I needed help during my academic journey.
Victoria Piovesan (’21)
Faculty
CU professors are devoted to the success of our students. Select a faculty member to learn more about their campus involvement, research interests and teaching responsibilities.
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