School of Social Work

Freddie Avant, director and associate dean
School of Social Work
420 E. Starr
Phone: (936) 468-5105
P.O. Box 6104, SFA Station
Nacogdoches, TX 75962
Fax: (936) 468-7201
Email: favant@sfasu.edu
Web: sfasu.edu/socialwork

Faculty

Professors
Freddie Avant, Sam Copeland, Emmerentie Oliphant, Peter Simbi

Associate Professors
Steve Cooper, Wilma Córdova

Assistant Professors
Jose Cárbajal, James Morris, Kristin Bailey-Wallace

Lecturer
Diane Sizemore

Clinical Instructors
Carrie Butler, Linda Harris, Shanta Scott

Director of Undergraduate Program
Sam Copeland

Director of Field Education
Linda Harris

Objectives

The Bachelor of Social Work program prepares students for generalist social work practice. Social work graduates are able to practice at the entry level in many different fields of practice. They have a basic knowledge of theory and the ability to think with conceptual complexity. With the common body of the profession’s knowledge, values and skills, social work graduates are able to transfer their generalist practice abilities in working with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities in a variety of agency settings.

Generalist practice is grounded in the liberal arts and the person-in-environment framework. To promote human and social well-being, generalist practitioners use a range of prevention and intervention methods in their practice with diverse individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities based on scientific inquiry and best practices. The generalist practitioners identifies with the social work profession and applies ethical principles and critical thinking in practice at the micro, mezzo and macro levels. Generalist practitioners engage diversity in their practice and advocate for human rights and social and economic justice. They recognize, support and build on the strengths and resiliency of all human beings. They engage in research-informed practice and are proactive in responding to the impact of context on professional practice.

Accreditation

The B.S.W. program at SFA is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

Programs

• Social Work, B.S.W.

• Social Welfare, Minor

• Pre-Social Work