About Us
The School of Social Work is home to programs that promote leadership, research, and well-being. Whether you major in social work, children’s studies or addiction studies, you’ll have the opportunity to change lives.
School of Social Work
Why Study at Eastern?
Use your education to make a difference in your community.
Become More Mindful
As you learn about diverse community groups, you will learn how to communicate with and understand others.
Partner with Local Organizations
Our programs give you unique partnership opportunities that allow you to serve others.
Get Hands-On Experience
Our internships and classroom assignments give you hands-on experience, preparing you for the workforce.
Contact Us
Kathryn DePaolis
Chair
School of Social Work
Hayley Lake
Program Director
Addiction Studies
hlake@ewu.edu
Senior Hall 102
Rie Kobayashi, LMSW, PhD
Program Director
Aging Studies
Katie Walker, PhD, CCLS
Program Director
Children's Studies
kwalker30@ewu.edu
Senior Hall 141
Ryan Parrey, PhD
Program Director
Disability Studies
