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School of Social Work

Advancing social justice 
for a better tomorrow.

We provide broad access to high-quality social work education, promote an inclusive learning community, conduct community-engaged and action-oriented research and serve communities to advance social justice.

#20 best social work 
graduate program

– U.S. News & World Report, 2024

#7 in social work 
research expenditures

– HERD survey, 2025

Discover why the School of Social Work is right for you.

Explore our diverse degree programs, from behavioral health to family studies, and find the path that ignites your passion. Our degrees are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
Discover why the School of Social Work is right for you.

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Bachelor of Social Work BSW

Bachelor of Social Work BSW

The BSW program prepares students to be generalist social work practitioners.

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Community Advocacy and Social Policy BA

Community Advocacy and Social Policy BA

The BA program in community advocacy and social policy focuses on advocacy strategies.

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Master of Social Work MSW

Master of Social Work MSW

The professional program leading to the MSW degree prepares social workers for advanced professional social work practice.

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PhD in Social Work

PhD in Social Work

The PhD program in social work trains future social work scholars and social work professionals engaged in research, teaching and service.

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Study with us in locations in Downtown Phoenix, Tucson, West Valley and Yuma, or join us from anywhere in the world online. Explore locations
flexible degree program

Are you looking for a flexible degree program where you can engage with peers and faculty remotely?

Our fully synchronous BSW and MSW programs allow you to attend regularly scheduled classes in real time on Zoom.


BWS Sync MSW Sync

Research and training centers

Center for Child Well-Being Learn more
Office of Gender-based Violence Learn more
Family Violence Center Learn more
Office of Sex Trafficking Intervention Research Learn more
Global Center for Applied Health Research Learn more
Southwest Interdisciplinary Research Center Learn more
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