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Social Work & Behavioral Health

Our Mission

“The mission of the School of Social Work and Behavioral Health of Kentucky Christian University is to prepare students for careers as Christian human service professionals.”
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When people have problems, are you the one they turn to? Are you a concerned listener and willing to help? If this sounds like you, Social Work or Counseling Psychology may be a great career choice for you! As a matter of fact, KCU’s School of Social Work & Behavioral Health mission is to prepare students for careers as Christian human service professionals. Graduates of our School are well prepared for practice as entry level workers in social service agencies as well as for graduate education or graduate school in their chosen field.

The School of Social Work and Behavioral Health houses two separate degree programs:

The uniqueness of our School is that graduates are well equipped to work with clients from diverse backgrounds without imposing their own values on their clients. Additionally, each program’s curriculum is infused with a Christ centered approach which supports students’ character development and brings a strong sense of purpose to their career choice.

In addition to classroom instruction, both degree programs offer opportunities for students to experience the “real world” through service projects, international service opportunities, professional conferences, agency volunteer experiences, and a practicum (internship) in a social service agency.

The Bachelor of Social Work Program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

Recent News

KCU was recently named as one of the “Top 25 Small Colleges for a Counseling Degree“. Learn more…

KCU’s Bachelor of Social Work program launched its first international practicum placement in Jamaica in the spring of 2014. Two senior social work students had their practicum experience in an orphanage near Montego Bay.

KCU’s Bachelor of Counseling Psychology students attended the Clinical Applications of the Principles and Treatment of Addictions and Substance Abuse (CAPTASA) professional conference in the spring of 2014.

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Christ-Centered Vision

“The Christ-centered vision of KCU both connected me with people whose influence has shaped me to this day and gave me a foundation in ministry-effectiveness for which I am extremely thankful.”

Kyle Davies, Class of 2013 & 2015