Southern Adventist University

Department of Social Work & Family Studies

About the Program

Last Updated: 
January 01, 2009

The Department of Social Work and Family Studies offers a degree in Social Work (accredited by the Council on Social Work Education) and in Family Studies. Minors are also available in Behavioral Science, Family Studies, and Sociology.

Program Overview

Program Administrator: 
Dr. Rene' Drumm (chair)
Department Emphasis: 
Area Percentage
  Social Work95%
  Family Studies5%
Campus Enrollment: 
2,500
Programs Options: 
Undergraduate

Undergraduate Program

Program Options: 
  • Family Studies
  • Social Work
Courses Offered: 
  • Introduction to Sociology
  • Cultural Anthropology
  • Parenting
  • Marriage and the Family
  • Multicultural Relations
  • Human Sexuality
  • Appalachian Studies
  • Death and Dying
  • Aging and Society
  • Family Life Education
  • Family Relations
  • Family Studies Practicum
  • Study Tour (European and New York City)
Comments: 

The curriculum for the Family Studies degree is designed to promote a Christian learning environment that facilitates the understanding of human behavior and a mastery of basic skills in working with people in local, national, and international settings. The program provides traditional liberal arts training and prepares students to experience successful employment and/or admission to graduate programs.

Faculty

Faculty at Southern Adventist University