Department of Social Work
The Department of Social Work prepares generalist practitioners committed to social justice, human dignity, and evidence-informed practice with individuals, families, and communities. The program combines classroom instruction with extensive supervised field practicum experiences at regional agencies. A dedicated graduate pathway allows advanced study toward clinical licensure.
Courses & Registration
Course descriptions for all SWRK offerings are in the university catalog; scheduled sections for each term are published in SU‑SIS. This department has 11 class sections scheduled for Fall 2026.
Faculty
| Name | Title | Office | |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Draper | Lecturer | Gable Health Sciences 330 | draperj@southgateuniversity.org |
| Dmitri Fontaine | Professor | Gable Health Sciences 341 | fontained2@southgateuniversity.org |
| Hiroshi Vandenberg | Assistant Professor | Gable Health Sciences 446 | vandenbergh@southgateuniversity.org |
| Anthony Vandenberg | Assistant Professor | Gable Health Sciences 318 | vandenberga2@southgateuniversity.org |
Department Contact
Chair: Dmitri Fontaine
Office: Gable Health Sciences
Phone: (937) 555-4596