The School of Social Work at Arizona State University is one of the largest and most multi-faceted social work programs in the U.S. We prepare practitioners committed to upholding social justice and to serving and empowering individuals, families and communities. Whatever your passion, you can find it here.
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What makes us unique
ASU School of Social Work is one of the largest and most multi-faceted schools of social work in the country. Situated within a public research university that is consistently rated #1 in the country in innovation, sustainability and global impact, we prepare social work practitioners, researchers and advocates to lead positive change in the Southwest, nationally and globally. Our MSW program is in the U.S. News and World Report's top 20, and our faculty are ranked among the top 12 most productive researchers by the National Science Foundation.
World-class faculty
Our impressive faculty inspire the next generation of social workers through real-world solutions to issues in areas such as child welfare, family violence, health and mental health disparities, human trafficking and water scarcity. They are among the most prolific social work researchers in the country and have written many of the texts used in social work programs across the U.S.
Leveraging our locations
We offer academic programs in Phoenix, Tucson, Yuma and online. Our location, near an international border and many tribal communities, provides unique opportunities for our students to collaborate and learn with agencies and partners in the Southwest. And, as one of the oldest and largest online social work programs, we have long-standing agreements with practicum agencies across the country that enable students to gain skills and develop professional networks within their own communities.
- Community Advocacy and Social Policy, BA (Downtown Phoenix, West Valley and Online)
- Social Work, BSW (Downtown Phoenix, West Valley, Tucson, Online and ASU Sync via Zoom)
- Social Work, MSW (Downtown Phoenix, West Valley, Tucson, Yuma, Online and ASU Sync via Zoom)
- Social Work, PhD (Downtown Phoenix)
Advanced Standing MSW options available in-person and online.
Students may also earn concurrent degrees in law (MSW-JD), American Indian studies (MSW-MS) and public administration (MSW-MPA). Our BSW and MSW programs are fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
ASU's MSW counts toward licensure requirements in all U.S. states.
Undergraduate
- Domestic Violence Intervention and Victim Advocacy (certificate)
- Social Welfare (minor)
- Stress Management, Mindfulness and Resilience (certificate and minor)
Graduate certificates
- Criminal Sentencing and Sentencing Advocacy
- Domestic Violence Intervention and Victim Advocacy
- Gerontology
- Integrative Health, Stress Management, Mindfulness and Resilience
- Latino Cultural Competency in Social Work
- Trauma and Bereavement
ASU School of Social Work's 10 research centers and offices conduct community-based research; provide training, community education and resources; and serve as a bridge to communities in the Southwest and across the country. Students at all levels actively participate in these units.
- Center for Child Well-Being
- Family Violence Center
- Global Center for Applied Health Research
- Southwest Interdisciplinary Research Center
- Office of American Indian Projects
- Office of Forensic Social Work
- Office of Gender-Based Violence
- Office of Latino Projects
- Office of Offender Diversion and Sentencing Solutions
- Office of Sex Trafficking Intervention Research
Highlights
Snapshot
800+
undergraduate students
1,500+
graduate students
2,000+
practicum agencies
75+
faculty members
14,000
alumni worldwide