Current student resources - Department of Social Work
Social Work Student Handbooks:
Social Work Student Handbook The Handbook includes information about Messiah University and the social work profession, information about Messiah's Social Work Program and its policies, procedures, and timelines, as well as information about services, resources and opportunities.
Field Education Manual for Field Education includes information for both BSW students and field instructors. Clearance link information is located in this handbook.
Other department resources:
Procedures for Admission to the Major
Accelerated Social Work Degree
The Career and Professional Development Center is a great place for students to begin their post-graduate search.
Many students may be interested in pursuing their MSW after attending Messiah. The following are resources for students to begin their search.
- CSWE List of Accredited Programs
- Messiah University MSW Program
- MSW Online
- Online MSW Programs
- MSW Programs in PA
- LCSW Guide
Students can also opt to complete their LBSW in PA by sitting for a licensing exam if they decide to not do their MSW right away. The following are resources that will guide your steps as you pursue this process.
- Quick Steps to Apply for LBSW or PowerPoint from NASW Explaining LBSW Process
- Handbook from the Association of Social Work Boards
Additional resources can be found below.
- Social Work Career Center (Including International Social Worker)
- Women in Leadership
- Social Work Guide to Field Experience
For grad school or post-graduation employment, it may be necessary to request a recommendation letter from the Social Work Department Messiah University.
Click for the online form link.
Once the form has been submitted to the professor, it is appropriate and encouraged that students follow up with professors (email) as deadlines for requests are getting near as long as the communication is done in a professional manner.