Social Work Community Connections

About Us

Grand Canyon University educates responsible leader-practitioners for the social work profession who work towards human and societal flourishing. The social work programs focus on developing global citizens who advocate for the common good using a Christian faith-based worldview.  Students are prepared to address the needs of diverse populations in an inclusive environment that embraces all cultures, faith traditions, ethnicities and abilities.  



Faculty & Staff


noname_1663347404214Cheryl McAuliffe, Ph.D., LMSW
Director of Social Work

noname_1634572020433Makisha Gunty, LMSW
Department Chair, MSW Faculty

noname_1634923547018Martin McDonell, Ph.D
BSW Program Chair, BSW Faculty

noname_1638372399903Warren Terry, LMSW
Field Coordinator, MSW Faculty


noname_1663347612977Abigail Parent-Rebeske, Ed.D. MSW Faculty


noname_1663347728958Carin Ikenberg, Ph.D., LMSW
MSW Online Faculty

 noname_1634571636769Carlton Huff, Ph.D.
MSW Online Faculty
noname_1665076864107Francesca Bianco, LCSW
BSW Faculty

 

Kristin Richardson, MSW, BSW Faculty

noname_1663347576624Linda Hash, MSSW, LCSW, CCM
BSW Online Faculty


noname_1634927159660Tim Larkin, Ph.D.
Sociology Faculty


noname_1663270930791Heather Emert, MSPC, LAC
Program Coordinator




 

Lisa Schenk Kristin Richardson, MSW, BSW Faculty

Academics

Admissions

Faith Integration

GCU is committed to integrating faith across all aspects of the GCU community, including work, learning and service. This initiative stems from GCU’s mission to educate students from a Christian perspective and to prepare them for careers that honor God while serving others. Faculty and staff are committed to honoring GCU’s Christian beliefs, values and practices in accord with our mission and vision, while students receive an education from the context and heritage of our distinctively Christian worldview.

One way we integrate faith and learning is by weaving our Christian worldview across curriculum in all of our degree programs. Each program’s curriculum is collaboratively developed and centrally managed in a manner that integrates the Christian worldview and incorporates biblical principles. From the first course to the last, it is the university’s goal that all of our graduates be able to express aspects of the Christian worldview which affect human value and dignity, ethical decision-making, academic disciplines and vocation.

By incorporating the Christian worldview into our curriculum, our graduates have the opportunity to gain the skills, knowledge and values-based foundation to carry out GCU's mission of preparing learners to become global citizens, critical thinkers, effective communicators and responsible leaders. It is through values-oriented learning experiences that our students develop into empowered graduates who are prepared to lead and serve in the local and global community.

For more information about our Christian identity and mission, please visit the GCU webpage located here.


Call to Action

Social workers pursue social change, particularly with and on behalf of vulnerable and oppressed populations. GCU’s change efforts are focused primarily on issues of poverty, unemployment, discrimination, and other forms of social injustice. The Social Work programs at GCU encourage participation in volunteer efforts on campus and in their respective communities.

The Grand Challenges for Social Work, initiated by the American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare, outline a comprehensive social agenda for social work practitioners and researchers. GCU social work students are invited to explore these challenges and champion a cause that speaks to them.
Grand Challenges for Social Work

Professional Associations

Click on the links below to explore relevant professional social work associations.
NACSW
CSWE
ASWB
NASW

Upcoming Meetings and Events

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GCU Student Clubs: https://www.gcu.edu/why-gcu/campus-life/student-clubs-and-organizations

CHSS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FGCU-College-of-Humanities-and-Social-Sciences-100502164849077%2F

CHSS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gcu_chss/

Sociology & Social Work Club Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1782805905299060/?ref=share

Sociology & Social Work Club Instagram: https://instagram.com/gcusocialwork?utm_medium=copy_link

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City Serve: https://cityserve.us/

Habitat for Humanity: https://habitatcaz.org/

Phoenix Rescue Mission: https://phoenixrescuemission.org/

Changing Lives Outreach: https://forms.gcu.edu/changing-lives-outreach

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Volunteer Opportunities

Students are encouraged to participate in volunteer and service opportunities in their local communities. Students can find opportunities with the organizations below.

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BSW Students: https://swcc.gcu.edu/bswprogram

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Student Success Center: https://www.gcumedia.com/lms-resources/student-success-center/v3.1/#/

Career Resources: https://www.gcumedia.com/lms-resources/student-success-center/v3.1/#/tools/student-quick-access/274

Health and Wellness: https://www.gcu.edu/admissions/campus-resources/health-wellness-clinic

Technical Support: https://support.gcu.edu/hc/en-us/articles/202013760-Contact-Technical-Support

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Student Resources

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