Department of Social Work

Mission Statement and Program Goals

The mission of the California State University, Department of Social Work is to prepare professional Social Workers to be anti-oppressive, socially just agents of change by promoting well-being in urban settings. As an advanced generalist program with a focus on urban communities, the Department will teach and create collaborative learning experiences with students.

Program's Focus and Goals


News & Events

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June 3, 2024

A Call to Action

Reports of harassment during the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) 2022 Annual Program Meeting (APM) ap...

June 3, 2024

Statement of Solidarity with Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Community

We write this statement from a place of outrage, anger, and sadness in response to the rise in violence ...

June 3, 2024

Dear Social Work Colleagues, Students, Agencies, and Allies, Language Shift: CSUN Practicum Education Program

The CSUN Department of Social Work expresses our sadness and outrage at the killing of George Floyd, Breonna ...

Department Office

Department of Social Work

Sierra Hall 208
CSU Northridge
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330-8226

  • Phone: (818) 677-7630
  • Fax: (818) 677-7662

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Dr. Wendy Ashley, Dept. Chair
Office/Phone Hours:

Monday - Friday:
8 AM to 5 PM

Closed weekends and observed holidays.
 

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