WELCOME!
We appreciate your interest in the School of Social Work at Grand Valley State University, where we offer both Bachelor and Master of Social Work degree programs. Our comprehensive curriculums are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Our top-of-the-line faculty consist of nationally known professors who have a diverse knowledge in the social work profession and bring local, national, and international contributions to the community.

Our School of Social Work Office, Located at the Downtown Campus

Are you interested in a Master of Social Work?

The GVSU School of Social Work welcomes applicants from any major to the Master's program. If you have questions, please contact Prof. Dalvi at [email protected] for assistance or join an information session.

Are you looking for continuing education credits?

The School of Social Work and Center for Adult and Continuing Studies offer programs approved for Michigan social work continuing education clock hours.

BSW & MSW Programs both Accredited by

Cray Mulder, Ph.D., LMSW

Director, School of Social Work

Robin Smith-Colton, Ph.D., LMSW, LCSW, QCSW

Director, MSW Program

Emily Nichols, Ph. D., MSW

Director, BSW Program

Haresh Dalvi, LMSW

Associate Director of Admissions and Recruitment

OUR MISSION: To educate students to be competent professional social workers, and to provide leadership in the shaping of human service delivery systems worldwide.