College of Arts & Sciences

The Department of Social Work currently participates in the Baccalaureate Child Welfare Education Program (BCWEP).  This is an initiative of The State of New Jersey, Department of Children and Families, Division of Youth and Family Services, under the administrative leadership of Richard C. Stockton College of New Jersey.  This is a competitive, full scholarship opportunity with a stipend, for senior social work students who are interested in a career in child protective services.  For more information and requirements, please contact Dr. Paul Cavanagh at (973)761-9448 or cavanapa@shu.edu.

The Social Work Student Organization is an integral component of the Department of Social Work.  The mission of the organization is community service, learning outside the classroom, and curriculum and other types of consultation.  For more information, please contact the advisor, Dr. Paul Cavanagh at (973)761-9448 or cavanapa@shu.edu.

At Seton Hall University, membership in the Alpha Theta Chapter of The National Social Work Honor Society is a distinction for social work majors.  Seniors with a grade point average of at least 3.0 may be eligible.  For more information, please contact Professor Emma Giordano Quartaro D.S.W., A.C.S.W., L.C.S.W. at (973) 761-9471 or quartaem@shu.edu.


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Department of Social Work
Telephone (973) 761-9470
Arts & Sciences Hall