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Ethelyn R. Strong School of Social Work

Welcome to the Ethelyn R. Strong School of Social Work!

For over 60 years, the Ethelyn R. Strong School of Social Work at Norfolk State University has been a leader in preparing compassionate, skilled, and socially conscious practitioners. Rooted in a legacy of service and advocacy, our programs are designed to empower students to address the complex social, economic, and racial challenges facing communities today. 

Our commitment to social justice, community engagement, and academic excellence is reflected in the work of our students, faculty, staff, and alumni—locally and globally. 

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We are proud to be Spartan Strong—and stronger together. 


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Social Work Programs

ACCREDITATION

The BSW and MSW Programs in the School of Social Work are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).  The objectives of the BSW and MSW program align with the nine CSWE Social Work competencies as outlined in the 2022 EPAS
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Program Information Sessions

  • If you would like to communicate with someone regarding the next BSW, MSW or PhD program informational sessions, please contact Mrs. Quinci Brune, Coordinator of Recruitment, Admissions, and Student Development at qmbrune@nsu.edu.

Social Work News

  • Students Present at Women’s Conference

    Four Master of Social Work students held a discussion panel at the Conference on Women and Gender hosted by Christopher Newport University. Under the guidance of Associate Professor Dr. Val Livingston in the Ethelyn R. Strong School of Social Work, Shevelle King, Alexis Campbell, Breanna Miller, and Carmen Good, who are active duty or military veterans, presented on the topic of Women, Military Life and the Boy’s Club. read more

  • Social Work Holds First Summer Camp

    The Ethelyn R. Strong School of Social Work recently hosted the inaugural one-day Strong Summer Camp. The camp aimed to introduce 9th-, 10th-, and 11th- students to the social work field and Norfolk State’s campus. read more

  • School of Social Work Celebrate Social Work Month

    Social Work Month is a national celebration of the social work profession held every March. The National Association of Social Work selects a theme for each year. This year's theme is Empowering Social Workers: Inspiring Action, Leading Change. read more

  • MSW Students' Article Set to be Published

    MSW students Carmen Goode and Tonia Benjamin's military experiences helped them to understand the importance of seeking mental health services. Master of Social Work Students co-authored a peer-reviewed article with Assistant Professor, Dr. Valjean Livingston, of the Ethelyn R. Strong School of Social Work. read more

  • Social Work Students and Faculty Present at the Global Conference on Women and Gender

    A group of Norfolk State University School of Social Work students and faculty presented at the Global Conference on Women and Gender (GCWG) held at Christopher Newport University in Newport News, VA read more

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