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Mar 1, 2024

FSU's Master of Social Work Students Serve the Community During Black History Month and Throughout the Year

Sponsored Content provided by Dr. Michelle Bates - Assistant Professor, Fayetteville State University

Fayetteville State University’s (FSU’s) Master of Social Work (MSW) program takes a unique, hands-on approach to preparing students for a career in the field of social work. The MSW equips students with the knowledge, skills, and direct social work experience they need to serve their communities in ways that help to alleviate oppression, poverty, and discrimination. 

More than a standard academic degree program, FSU’s MSW program consists of faculty and staff who go above and beyond to ensure that students receive personalized support, hands-on experience, and anything else they need to be successful academically, professionally, and personally.

Social workers play a vital role in advocating for and supporting vulnerable populations within the community, including children, the elderly, individuals with disabilities, refugees, and those experiencing poverty or homelessness. They serve as a bridge between individuals and the resources they need to thrive, including healthcare, housing, education, employment, financial assistance, and social services. Social workers also contribute to the overall well-being of the community by addressing social determinants of health, counteracting discrimination and other systemic injustices, and advocating for the rights of marginalized groups.

Under the direction of Dr. Michelle Bates, assistant professor in FSU’s School of Social work, students who are members of the Master of Social Work Student Association (MSWSA) 

select a community service project to complete each year to positively impact the Fayetteville community while gaining valuable experience. This year, the MSW students elected to work with the unhoused community in the Fayetteville area and have organized a sock drive to help meet their immediate needs of having clean, dry socks to wear to keep their feet warm.

Self-directed projects such as these empower students to take the lead on addressing social issues, speak for those who may not have a voice, and allow them to practice being leaders and change-makers in their community.

For students who want to specialize their MSW degree, FSU also offers graduate certificates in Military Behavioral Health and Substance Abuse Studies that can be completed alongside the MSW. For working students who need flexibility, Fayetteville State offers a full-time and weekend/part-time MSW program.

FSU’s MSW program is now accepting applications for the summer and fall 2024-2025 academic school year. To learn more about Fayetteville State University's Master of Social Work (MSW) program, visit https://www.uncfsu.edu/academics/colleges-schools-and-departments/college-of-arts-and-sciences/school-of-social-work/master-of-social-work-(msw).

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