Western social work program earns continued accreditation
DANBURY, CONN. — The Western Connecticut State University Department of Social Work has received reaffirmation of accreditation for its bachelor’s degree in social work program from the Council on Social Work Education.
The reaffirmation, which extends to February 2021, was based on a review of the department’s self-study, demonstrated compliance with a set of guidelines developed by CSWE and a site visit.
Dr. Jess House, dean of the School of Professional Studies at WCSU, celebrated the Social Work Department’s achievement.
“The CSWE is the sole accrediting agency for social work education in this country,” House said. “Program accreditation demonstrates academic quality to students and the public.”
CSWE is a nonprofit national association representing more than 2,500 individual members, as well as graduate and undergraduate programs of professional social work education. Founded in 1952, it is a partnership of educational and professional institutions, social welfare agencies, and private citizens.
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Western Connecticut State University offers outstanding faculty in a range of quality academic programs. Our diverse university community provides students an enriching and supportive environment that takes advantage of the unique cultural offerings of Western Connecticut and New York. Our vision: To be an affordable public university with the characteristics of New England’s best small private universities.
