Deborah Valentine, PhD, DirectorDeborah P. Valentine, MSSW
PhD, Director and Professor
Greetings from the Director:

The School of Social Work at Colorado State University welcomes you!


We are proud to offer two degree programs that are fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Since 1974, we have graduated over 2,000 students with BSW degrees prepared to work as generalist social work practitioners all over the state, region and nation. Since 1984, the MSW program has graduated over 500 students prepared to work as advanced generalist social work practitioners including in international arenas. Graduates of our programs are prepared to work with a wide range of clientele (individuals, families or other households, groups, organizations, and communities). The School of Social Work at CSU is noted for its excellent students and its exceptional faculty. An emphasis is placed on providing students with a challenging learning environment and graduating social work practitioners that excel in their professional lives.

News and Events

8.20.2008

Western Colorado Social Work Colloquium and Reception:  Alumni and friends of the School of Social Work are invited to attend a day of discussion and education, followed by an evening of food and friends. The discussion topic is Mental Health and Aging:...  full story >>

5.31.2008

Tenure-Track Faculty Teaching Excellence Award:  Kim came to the School with extensive social work practice experience and she has used this experience to her students' advantage. She has quickly become a master teacher of social work practice. In addition to teaching...  full story >>