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Marist Fall 2026 Open House
Join us for a Fall Open House and see Marist for yourself. Explore our stunning riverfront campus, learn more about academics and admissions, and get a firsthand look at life as a Red Fox. Along the way, you'll hear from students, faculty, and staff about the opportunities, connections, and experiences that make Marist special. Register Below:
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Academics
Marist Fall 2026 Open House
Join us for a Fall Open House and see Marist for yourself. Explore our stunning riverfront campus, learn more about academics and admissions, and get a firsthand look at life as a Red Fox. Along the way, you'll hear from students, faculty, and staff about the opportunities, connections, and experiences that make Marist special. Register Below:
Academics
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Admission & Financial Aid
Marist Fall 2026 Open House
Join us for a Fall Open House and see Marist for yourself. Explore our stunning riverfront campus, learn more about academics and admissions, and get a firsthand look at life as a Red Fox. Along the way, you'll hear from students, faculty, and staff about the opportunities, connections, and experiences that make Marist special. Register Below:
Admission & Financial Aid
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Student Life
Marist Fall 2026 Open House
Join us for a Fall Open House and see Marist for yourself. Explore our stunning riverfront campus, learn more about academics and admissions, and get a firsthand look at life as a Red Fox. Along the way, you'll hear from students, faculty, and staff about the opportunities, connections, and experiences that make Marist special. Register Below:
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Social Work Department
Social Work Department
Daria Hanssen, Program Director
Marist's Social Work program is dedicated to preparing competent generalist social work practitioners committed to lifelong learning and promoting the well-being of all people and their communities, both locally and globally. Through an integrated curriculum design grounded in the knowledge, values, and skills of the profession, the program provides opportunities to advance human rights and social, economic, and environmental justice. The diverse human service community of the Hudson River Valley enriches student development through a strong collaborative professional partnership with the intention of developing future leaders and a more inclusive society.
Admission Application
*Current Students: Access the admission application to the Social Work program >>
The program identifies the following program goals:
- Students will demonstrate critical self-reflection as the foundation for competent generalist practice.
- Students will apply research evidence to advance practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and community toward a more just society.
- Students will demonstrate entry-level mastery of the core competencies as they complete the multi-dimensional field education program.
Program Handbook
Marist's Social Work faculty are pleased to know that you are interested in working with people and studying to become a professional social worker. This Program Handbook provides you with the essential information you will need to successfully progress through the program and achieve your goal of earning a Bachelor of Science degree in social work.
Please read this Social Work Program Handbook
Social work is a wonderful career - ask any of the faculty! However, as this Handbook explains, it is not for everyone. It will take commitment and hard work to meet the challenges of the program and professional social work practice.
The Social Work faculty is here to support you in your commitment to succeed.