Social Work Program
Contact Person: Susan McFarland
Office Location: Aspen 127
Direct Phone: 208-732-6878
E-mail: smcfarland@csi.edu
Social Work is a profession that provides moral, practical and
compassionate leadership in helping people confront and
resolve their personal dilemmas. Social work’s focus on the
“person-in-environment” paradigm uniquely equips Social
Workers (BSW) to work effectively with individuals, families,
small groups, communities and organizations.
Completion of the program is designed to result in an
Associate of Arts degree, and meets the general education
requirements at all Idaho public universities. Course selection
should be coordinated to meet requirements for your intended
transfer institution.
Social Work graduates are employed in many different public
& private work settings, including: Nursing homes, Hospices,
Hospitals, Home care agencies, Substance abuse programs,
Mental health services, Mental retardation/developmental
disabilities services, Vocational rehabilitation services, Public
health agencies, Community actions agencies, Family
services agencies, Children & youth agencies, Child Welfare
agencies, Aging services, Residential treatment programs,
Child & adult day care centers, Domestic violence programs,
Homeless shelters, Criminal justice agencies, School
(elementary & secondary), Income maintenance, Legal
service agencies.
