About the School of Social Work
Our Mission Statement
Informed by a vision of social justice, the School of Social Work promotes social well-being, change, healing, and growth at multiple levels. We are committed to fostering the integration of varied and diverse theoretical perspectives which contribute to holding central the dynamic interplay between individuals and their environments. Recognition is given to the impact of harmful and oppressive environments, our interdependence, and the human need for caring, loving and sustaining relationships throughout the life course.
We are committed to building collaborative relationships with communities and organizations to create change spanning the continuum from personal to societal for all, including marginalized populations. The School also addresses critical social issues integral to the Okanagan region. In particular, we acknowledge the injustices Indigenous peoples have experienced, their strengths and capacities, their contributions to social work knowledge and practice, and their rights to self-determination.
Striving for excellence in teaching, practice, research, ongoing professional development, and community service, we share knowledge with local, provincial, national and global communities. Undergraduate and graduate programs advance the ideals of international, interdisciplinary, and interprofessional education. The School promotes the values of diversity, creativity, stewardship, leadership and innovation in the teaching-learning process. Our programs develop social workers who are competent, ethical, critical thinkers, and reflective in their practice.
Location
Okanagan Campus, Kelowna, BC
The University of British Columbia offers two distinct Social Work programs; one on the Vancouver campus and, this one, on the Okanagan campus. Although each program is of exceptional quality, the focus, program, and admission process is completely different at each School of Social Work. Take care when you are seeking information about a particular program that you obtain the correct information for the campus that you are interested in attending.
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