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.
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See all newsA Call to Action
Reports of harassment during the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) 2022 Annual Program Meeting (APM) ap...
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 ...
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
Dr. Wendy Ashley, Dept. Chair
Office/Phone Hours:
Monday - Friday:
8 AM to 5 PM
Closed weekends and observed holidays.