Episode 26: Exploring Saint Leo's Bachelor of Social Work Program with Dr. Ebony Perez

In this episode of the Saint Leo 360 podcast, we are joined by Dr. Ebony Perez, chair of undergraduate social work at Saint Leo University. Dr. Perez discussed:

• Her education and practical experience working in the social work field
• The long and successful history of Saint Leo University’s Bachelor of Social Work degree program dating back to the 1960s
• The types of students who have enrolled in this undergraduate social work degree program and their career interests
• Where the program is offered and some nice flexible options for all types of learners
• The social work minor option and the other majors with which this minor can effectively be paired
• The background of the faculty in this program and their one-on-one access to Saint Leo students
• The types of courses offered in this social work degree program and some unique electives
• The requirement for students to attain practical experience through field placements and internships, along with specific connections Saint Leo University has to local organizations around the Tampa Bay area
• Opportunities for students to also earn a Master of Social Work degree from Saint Leo in just one year upon earning a Bachelor of Social Work degree
• Where Saint Leo BSW alumni are currently working and how their degree has helped them attain a variety of rewarding roles in the social work field
• How the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the social work field and the increased opportunities within the field as a result of the pandemic’s effects on our society

 

Learn more about Saint Leo University’s Bachelor of Social Work degree program at https://www.saintleo.edu/social-work-bachelor-degree.

Find out more about Dr. Perez in her faculty bio at https://www.saintleo.edu/faculty-bios/Ebony-N-Perez-PhD-MSW.