Strengths and Distinctiveness

The Social Work Program is a distinctive major at Manchester University, launching graduates into service-oriented careers throughout the world. Here are just a few things that make the MU Social Work Program exceptional:

Accreditation

The Manchester University Social Work Program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education’s Commission on Accreditation.  The program has been continuously accredited by CSWE since 1977. CSWE accreditation gives MU social work graduates access to state and federal civil service exams and provides the credentials needed for pursuing professional licensing in social work. CSWE accreditation also allows our graduates to apply for advanced standing in master's programs accredited by CSWE.

Accreditation of a baccalaureate or master’s social work program by the Council on Social Work Education’ Commission on Accreditation indicates that it meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment of program quality evaluated through a peer review process.  An accredited program has sufficient resources to meet its mission and goals and the Commission on Accreditation has verified that it demonstrates compliance with all sections of the Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards. 

Accreditation applies to all program sites and program delivery methods of an accredited program.  Accreditation provides reasonable assurance about the quality of the program and the competence of students graduating from the program.

For more information about social work accreditation, you may contact CSWE Accreditation.

Academic Quality

The Social Work Program faculty take our commitment to academic quality seriously. Every year, we assess our effectiveness in preparing students for professional social work practice and make improvements to the Program accordingly. For a quick summary of our recent student learning outcomes, see:  CSWE-Form-AS-4(B)-2023-06