Social Work Students Build Community Ties in Dominica
Grace Carpenter and Christine Zampini spent their spring break surrounded by fellow college students, locals and beautiful beaches. While their break may sound like your classic college vacation, it was anything but.
Our Department Offers the Following Academic Programs
Minor and Certificate Programs
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Social Work Field Interns Attend 2013 BPD Conference
April 2, 2013
Social work field interns Emily Johnson, Sharnell Myles and Kristin Grasberger, attended the 2013 BPD conference in March, 2013 at Myrtle Beach.
A Day For All People
February 14, 2013
On Tuesday, January 23, thirty-six students from James Madison University traveled to Richmond to participate in the Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy’s annual “Day for All People.”
A Rally to Remember
December 10, 2012
For the past 32 years Rally in the Valley has brought together social work students from a number of accredited programs.
Students Gather to Bring Attention to Hate Crimes
December 4, 2012
Sharnell Myles, a James Madison University student, woke up to find hateful words on her apartment door and on Tuesday, she used that experience to bring attention to intolerance.
Announcements
- July 4-5 - University Closed
- August 26 - First Day Classes
- The need for social workers is growing! View the Bureau of Labor Statistic's Occupational Outlook for Social Workers.
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Welcome to the James Madison University Department of Social Work. The department offers one major program, three minor programs of study designed for a wide variety of majors across the university, and one certificate program.. More >

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