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Proud to be
FSU Students
Pioneers

FSU is the first HBCU in the country to collaborate with the US Army to offer a master's degree in social work to active duty soldiers. The FSU-Army MSW Program at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, is designed as a full-time accelerated MSW Program.

Making a Difference

Bronco StatueGiving a personal gift to the MSW Endowment Scholarship Fund will provide us with an opportunity to recognize students  with outstanding academic abilities and help relieve some of their financial burdens. Read More...

Dr Brown with puppetsThe Family Reading Program is a community outreach program whose focus is to help children find enjoyment, relaxation, and socialization through reading while learning about military culture and diversity.

Military Professional and Family Development Program

BOA Award

Bank of America  and Give an Hour Foundation awarded funding to the Department of Social Work to embark on an opportunity to provide services to the military population. Workshops pertaining to military populations will be offered. The Program will provide training and services to the military population and their dependents in an effort to assist in preparation for employment.


The Master of Social Work Program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education


Study Abroad

MSW Students in Tanzania

2010 Master Social Work students establishing global efforts in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

 

5 June 2013!

Mark Your Calendars for Our Upcoming Boots to Suits Conference for HR Professionals and Hiring Managers.

 

 
Open publication - Free publishing - More conference

 

The Center for Military Professional, Personal and Family Development Program's Military Behavioral Health Graduate Certificate Program! Read More ...

 

Open publication - Free publishing - More military

 

New

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Program has been granted candidacy status by the Council on Social Work Education!BSW Degree Program is
accepting students for Fall 2012!
Read More ...

 

 

Open publication - Free publishing - More social work

 

Unique Opportunities

Our social work students have a unique opportunity to develop an understanding of the complex features of military life and acquire skills that address the needs of service members, citizen soldiers, veterans and their families. FSU is located by Fort Bragg, one of the largest military installations in the world, and has provided educational opportunities to its service members for over three decades.

Fort Sam Houston Students
FSU-Army Master of Social Work students
at Fort Sam Houston, Class of 2009

Important Dates
  • Early Admission Application Deadline for MSW Program for the Fall 2013 semester is October 15, 2012.
  • Admission Deadline for MSW Program is January 15.
  • Application and all documents must be received by the deadline date.

(Notice: While every attempt has been made to assure that this website contains correct and updated information, the university reserves the right to alter the policies, rules, regulation procedures and the Department of Social Work at any time.)

NAVY SOCIAL WORKER INTERN PROGRAM (Active Component ONLY)
The MSC Navy Social Work Program has developed the Health Sciences Collegiate Program (HSCP) to assist with increasing the number of active duty Navy Social Workers. This is a two year post-Master's program which allows a candidate to obtain their social work license while on active duty.

Basic Requirements
Applicants must possess a Master's degree in Social Work from a Council of Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited school.

The HSCP locations are: Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Portsmouth, VA, and, The Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL.

Key Facts and Opportunities
HSCP Commission Officer (Ensign-01) and uniform is not required while an HSCP Intern.
The candidate is commissioned and attends Officer's Development School (ODS) in Newport, RI prior to reporting to their first assignment.

For more information please contact Navy Medical Officer Recruiter Chief Delton Carmon at 252-373-4009 or delton.carmon@navy.mil

Office Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Phone: 910-672-1210/1334
Fax: 910-672-1755

Contact Us 

Department of Social Work
Fayetteville State University
1200 Murchison Road
Fayetteville, NC 28301-4298
Lauretta J. Taylor Building, Room 223

Dr. Terri Moore Brown, Department Chair
Dr. Sharon E. Williams, BSW Program Director
Ms. Densie Lucas, Director of Field Education
Ms. Debra L. L. Brown, Coordinator
NC Child Welfare Education Collaborative
Ms. Tamara Carter, BSW Field Coordinator
Dr. Gregory Perkins, Assistant Dept. Chair
Dr. Dexter Freeman, Director Off Campus-MSW Program, Fort Sam Houston, TX

CONGRATULATIONS TO DR. SHARON E. WILLIAMS!
Dr. Sharon E. Williams has been appointed to the City of Fayetteville, Commission on Human Relations by the City Council.

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