2011-2012 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Page 197 2011–12 Undergraduate Catalog Introduction Admissions Academic Information Academic Departments Course Descriptions Financial Information Appendix Index Department of Social Work | College of Health Professions Programs of Study Cedarville’s social work program leads to a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in social work. Co-Curricular Opportunities Social work has two professional organizations in which students may participate. Students can also broaden their understanding and knowledge through a variety of travel opportunities, internships, and student organizations. Epsilon Alpha Pi Epsilon Alpha Pi is a professional organization for social work majors that seeks to promote professional development, political and social awareness, and community outreach. Epsilon Omega Epsilon Omega is a local chapter of Phi Alpha Honor Society, the National Social Work Honor Society, committed to promoting a high standard of education for social workers. Technical Resources A large number of computer software programs are available to students, including: • A variety of presentation programs • Database programs • Spreadsheet programs • Statistical analysis programs • Various search engines • Web and HTML programs • Word-processing programs The department prepares students for careers directly following graduation. Through a variety of modalities (including field work and class presentation by practitioners), students are able to network with actual career representatives and on occasion be exposed to the technologies being utilized by a career area. Career Opportunities Graduates of the department have attended some of the nation’s outstanding graduate and professional schools. Careers pursued by graduates include: • Administrator • Missionary • Adoption social worker • Parole agent • Children’s services social • Prison caseworker worker • Probation officer • Community developer • School social worker • Government worker • Senior citizen center • Medical social worker outreach worker • Mental health social worker • Youth minister Faculty Nelson Henning , Chair. Professor of Social Work. Education: B.S.W., Southern Illinois University, 1976; M.S.W., University of Illinois, 1977; Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh, 1986. Licensed Independent Social Worker. At Cedarville since 1994. Lisa Clifton , Assistant Professor of Social Work. Education: B.S.W., Morehead State University, 1992; M.S.W., University of Kentucky, 1994; J.D., Northern Kentucky University, Chase College of Law, 2004. At Cedarville since 2011. Christine Fulmer , Associate Professor of Social Work. Education: B.S., Baptist Bible College, 1990; M.S.W., Marywood University, 1996. Licensed Independent Social Worker-Supervisor. At Cedarville since 2004. George Huff , Associate Professor of Social Work. Education: B.A., Ashland University, 1973; M.S.S.A., Case Western Reserve University, 1977. Licensed Independent Social Worker-Supervisor. At Cedarville since 2000. Julie Kuhn , Assistant Professor of Social Work. Education: B.S.W., Philadelphia Biblical University, 2000; M.S.W., The University of Pennsylvania, 2004. At Cedarville since 2008.