The social work major prepares you to walk alongside people and help them cope with their living situations. You’ll graduate with tools to help relieve suffering and promote healthy relationships in diverse family settings. Through this program, you will understand and experience effective practices for helping families strive toward better futures for themselves.
Through the social work program at Cornerstone University, you’ll be challenged to become both a servant of God’s kingdom and a dedicated social worker to your clients. By infusing biblical principles with practical instruction, your professors will create an environment where you can grow in ways you never thought possible.
When you graduate, you will be prepared to face difficult challenges with grace and resilience. Cornerstone graduates can be found aiding the elderly and their families as they navigate changes in assisted care situations, facilitating adoptions and providing safe shelters for victims of abuse and neglect.
Social work majors have a wide variety of career options available to them, ranging from social justice to counseling. Take a look at some of the opportunities you’ll have as a graduate from our social work program.
As a student at Cornerstone, you will take part in an in-depth 440-hour field placement in a social service organization to enrich your education and provide you with valuable experience. Our Center for Career and Life Calling will help you connect with one of our area partners.
Of social work graduates were employed or enrolled in graduate school within six months.
Student-to-faculty ratio with an average class size of 22.
Of students participate in internship or practicum experiences.
At Cornerstone, we believe you are more than just a career. Your future is full of potential, and we want to see you strive to unleash it. With the help of your professors and peers, you’ll be supported in reaching your God-given potential.
Victoria Piovesan (’21)CU has a lot of resources that were easily accessible to me when I needed help during my academic journey.
CU professors are devoted to the success of our students. Select a faculty member to learn more about their campus involvement, research interests and teaching responsibilities.
The Social Science Division at Cornerstone has programs designed to improve the social structure of our world. Take a look at some of the other programs we have available.
