A degree in Social Work from Millersville University educates students to be competent, effective social work professionals who embrace core values of the profession, enhance human and community well-being, and promote social and economic justice through generalist social work practice. Students are afforded a learning environment that prepares them to work in an increasingly diverse society and to meet contemporary social, cultural, economic, political and global challenges.

Social work is a profession for those with a strong desire to help improve people's lives. Social workers assist people by helping them cope with and solve issues in their everyday lives, such as family and personal problems and dealing with relationships. Some social workers help clients who face a disability, life-threatening disease, social problems, such as inadequate housing, unemployment, or substance abuse. Social workers also assist families that have serious domestic conflicts, sometimes involving child or spousal abuse. Additionally, they may conduct research, advocate for improved services, or become involved in planning or policy development. Many social workers specialize in serving a particular population or working in a specific setting. In all settings, these workers may also be called licensed clinical social workers, if they hold the appropriate State mandated license.