Social work is a profession devoted to helping people
function the best they can in their environment.
Social workers are people who care about people – who
want to make a difference. They do this by
providing services to individuals, families and groups,
and by working with communities as a whole. Social
workers are found in public agencies, private
businesses, hospitals, clinics, schools, nursing homes,
private practices, police departments, courts, and
countless other workplaces.
The Social Work Department began in 1974 to serve the needs of Maryland and
the neighboring states. Since that time the program has grown to
include the Dual Degree Program with the University of Maryland Eastern
Shore in 1990, and a new Master of Social Work Program, which was launched
the fall of 2001. It offers students the opportunity to earn a MSW in
a student-centered, teaching-focused atmosphere.
Most recently, the Social Work Department has partnered with Cecil Community
College (CCC) and the Eastern Shore Higher Education Center at Chesapeake
Community College (ESHEC) to provide students in the mid and upper Eastern
Shore with the opportunity to earn a baccalaureate and/or master's degree in
social work by providing access to students who would not otherwise have
access to these programs. Thus, the primary goal of these partnerships
is to address the educational need of the citizens, businesses, and state
agencies in the mid and upper Eastern Shore.
We hope that you will be able to find the information that you need on this
web site. If you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to
contact me at (410) 543-6304.
Thank You,
Dr. Marvin Tossey
Department Chair
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