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School of Social Work

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.

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ASU ranks #20 for best graduate social work program by U.S. News & World Report, 2024


The BSW program prepares students to be generalist social work practitioners, focusing on advocacy, referrals, case management and problem-solving functions with individuals, groups, families, organizations and the community.


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The BA program in community advocacy and social policy focuses on advocacy strategies through an in-depth exploration, analysis and comparison of social service systems and policies from an empowerment perspective.

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The professional program leading to the MSW degree prepares social workers for advanced professional social work practice. This program has multiple modalities and options to meet the needs of a diverse student body.

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The PhD program in social work trains future social work scholars and social work professionals engaged in research, teaching and service. This program offers students opportunities to be actively involved in both research and teaching.

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All prospective in-person BSW students should contact Watts College Undergraduate Recruitment.

All prospective in-person MSW students should contact Watts College Graduate Recruitment.

All prospective Online BSW & MSW students should contact Watts College Online Recruitment.

 

All current BSW students should visit Watts College Advising to schedule an appointment by phone, zoom, or in-person.

All current MSW students should visit our Academic Advising Portal to schedule an appointment.

Contact Academic Advising:

[email protected] (Freshman and newly admitted Transfer Student advising)

Watts College Undergraduate Advising (Non-Freshman Online and In-Person Undergraduate Students)

[email protected] (Online campus)

[email protected] (Downtown Phoenix, West, Yuma, and Sync campus)

[email protected] (Tucson campus)

[email protected] (Alumni chapter and licensure)

On-Call Advising:

  • Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri. from 9:00-11:30 am and 1:30-4:00 pm (AZ Time) - Appointment Link
  • On-Call Advising (Monday-Friday):
    • Students can call the SSW front desk (602-496-0800) and be connected to an advisor for help with quick questions, ~10 minutes (this has replaced express advising).
  • Between appointments, students are encouraged to email us with questions:

Contact Academic Advising:

[email protected] (Freshman and newly admitted Transfer Student advising)

Watts College Undergraduate Advising (Non-Freshman Online and In-Person Undergraduate Students)

[email protected] (Alumni chapter and licensure)

BSW Advising

MSW Advising

PhD Advising

Contact Academic Advising:

[email protected] (Freshman and newly admitted Transfer Student advising)

Watts College Undergraduate Advising (Non-Freshman Online and In-Person Undergraduate Students)

[email protected] (Online campus)

[email protected] (Downtown Phoenix, West, Yuma, and Sync campus)

[email protected] (Tucson campus)

[email protected] (Alumni chapter and licensure)

MSW Application FAQs

Contact Academic Advising:

[email protected] (Freshman and newly admitted Transfer Student advising)

Watts College Undergraduate Advising (Non-Freshman Online and In-Person Undergraduate Students)

[email protected] (Online campus)

[email protected] (Downtown Phoenix, West, Yuma, and Sync campus)

[email protected] (Tucson campus)

[email protected] (Alumni chapter and licensure)

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