COLLEGE OF Social Work
"Plant the Seeds of Human Development"
WELCOME TO CSW!
Vision/Mission
Vision:
A beacon of transformative social work education within Philippine Christian University’s distinctive Christian University vision, integrating faith, character, and service. We aspire to empower global learners, cultivating enlightenment, leadership, and human development in the 21st Century.
Mission:
As an integral part of Philippine Christian University, our mission is to:
- Foster Christian Character in Social Work:
- Synthesize the teaching of spirituality, religion, and social sciences to develop social work professionals grounded in Christian character and values.
- Encourage Critical Thinking and Multicultural Skills:
- Inculcate critical and innovative thinking, technology fluency, and multicultural skills among our students, preparing them for the diverse challenges in the global context of social work.
- Deliver Flexible and Innovative Programs:
- Provide flexible and innovative social work programs, incorporating online and blended learning methods that adhere to international standards for quality education and professional licensure.
- Facilitate Career Development and Global Networking:
- Offer varied career choices and pathways through a network of transnational institutions, professional organizations, and strategic linkages, ensuring our graduates are well-equipped for diverse social work opportunities.
- Develop Proactive Leaders and Responsible Citizens:
Develop proactive leaders, competent workers, and responsible citizens in the field of social work, contributing positively to societal development and well-being.
Courses Offered
- Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSSW)
Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW)
- Thesis track
- Non-thesis track
Nestor M. Salonga, Ed.D.
Dean
Contact No.: 0995-537-8632 / 0949-410-2592
Email address: nestormsalonga81@gmail.com / nestor.salonga@pcu.edu.ph
Mark Anthony A. Buccat, Ph.D., RSW
Program Head,
Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSSW) Manila Campus
Development Objectives:
- Integration of Spirituality, Religion, and Sciences:
- Synthesize the teaching of spirituality, religion, and social sciences to cultivate a holistic understanding within social work education.
- Critical Thinking, Technology Fluency, and Multicultural Skills:
- Inculcate critical thinking, technology fluency, and multicultural skills to prepare social work professionals for the complexities of a globalized world.
- Flexible and Innovative Programs:
- Provide flexible and innovative social work programs, utilizing online and blended learning methods in adherence to international standards.
- Career Choices and Global Networking:
- Offer diverse career choices through a network of transnational institutions, professional organizations, and strategic linkages, ensuring global opportunities for social work practitioners.
- Development of Proactive Leaders:
- Develop proactive leaders, competent workers, and responsible citizens, instilling a sense of social responsibility and leadership within the social work profession.
Guiding Principles:
Founded upon the principles of Philippine Christian University, our College of Social Work upholds Biblical values and aims to guide students in:
- Dedicating their lives to spiritual leadership and selfless service for God and mankind.
- Formation of character marked by integrity, self-discipline, responsibility, tolerance, and loyalty.
- Widening their knowledge of stewardship – how life should be lived.
- Developing critical thinking abilities and cultivating the highest levels of human values and aesthetic taste.
- Providing a systematic preparation for vocation and profession.