Welcome to the School of Social Work!  Myrtle Beach College seeks to equip men and women with the knowledge and skills necessary to engage in social work and ministry through the local church or non-profit organizations. Students who graduate with a major in social work will be able to:

1. Demonstrate a general understanding of major perspectives, concepts, and topics in the field of sociology.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the nature and scope of social work.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the human development across the lifespan and how it is impacted by the social environment.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the nature and scope of major social problems in America and their impact on society in both human and economic terms.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of the nature of marriage and family in America.
6. Demonstrate an understanding of the process of helping individuals, families, groups, and communities.
7. Demonstrate an understanding of how social policy is formed and how it applies to major areas of our lives.
8. Demonstrate an understanding of social reform and strategies that can be used to advocate for social change.
9. Demonstrate an understanding of important interpersonal skills in the practice of social work.
10. Demonstrate an understanding of the processes and procedures of social work case management.
11. Demonstrate an understanding of the generalist practice with organizations and communities.
12. Demonstrate an understanding of the groups, how they function, and how to work with them.
13. Demonstrate an understanding of the how and the why of social work research.
14. Demonstrate an understanding of basic concepts in crisis intervention.
15. Demonstrate an understanding of issues and ethics in the helping professions.