Social Work ,BSW
Abuse, Advocacy, Community, Crisis, Domestic Violence, Homeless, Human Services, Policy, Prevention, Social Work, Substance Abuse, behavioral, children, family, government
Are you passionate about helping individuals, families, groups and communities with a variety of challenges? If so, the nationally accredited, top-ranked social work school at ASU is for you. Gain an excellent foundation in the classroom and opportunities for real-life practice that will prepare you for a rewarding career.
The curriculum for this undergraduate program leads to a BSW degree.
Students focus on social work courses in social policy and services, human behavior in the social environment, social work practice, research and field instruction in community agencies. In addition, majors take elective courses in related areas.
Students interested in completing the Bachelor of Social Work program in Tucson are encouraged to complete a MyPath2ASU® program. The Tucson location option is only available to transfer students.
Format option
This program is also offered via ASU Sync, specifically for students with transfer credit or those who already hold an associate degree. ASU Sync enables students to attend live classes remotely via Zoom. Classes are designed to foster active collaboration and discussion in real time with faculty and peers.
The program features ASU Sync courses at the upper-division level --- courses numbered from 300 to 499 that are designed primarily for juniors and seniors. It is ideal for transfer students who wish to complete their Bachelor of Social Work degree with live interactions without coming to campus. Prerequisites and other restrictions should be noted before class registration.
Students on I-20 visas are not permitted to complete courses via Sync and should speak with an advisor about other options to complete this program.
Students seeking to use GI Bill® benefits for ASU Sync programs should contact the Pat Tillman Veterans Center regarding certain limitations.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. More information about education benefits offered by VA is available on the official U.S. government website at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
This major is eligible for the Western Undergraduate Exchange program at the following location: Downtown Phoenix campus. Students from Western states who select this major and campus may be eligible for reduced nonresident tuition at a rate of 150% of Arizona resident tuition plus all applicable fees. Students should click the link for more information and eligibility requirements of the WUE program.
This major is eligible for the Western Undergraduate Exchange program at the following location: ASU at Tucson.
- College/school:
Watts College of Public Service & Community Solut
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Location:
Downtown Phoenix
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West Valley
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ASU Sync,
ASU at Tucson
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Online
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ASU Local
- Second language requirement: No
- First required math course: MAT 142 - College Mathematics
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Math intensity:
General
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
First-year | Transfer | International | Readmission
Additional requirements:
The ASU Sync option is available only to transfer students or those with an associate degree. Students on I-20 visas are not allowed to complete courses via Sync.
Transfer admission requirements:
The MyPath2ASU pathway allows Arizona transfer students to complete a prescribed sequence of courses that meet the requirements for the community college's AA degree along with the lower-division requirements for the ASU major. Students should visit Admission Services for more information about ASU degrees offered at local community colleges.
A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 is required to enter this program.
Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.
It is now possible to earn an ASU degree with ASU Local, an integrated college experience in which students take advantage of in-person success coaching and programming experiences on site while completing one of 130+ undergraduate online degree programs, all of which come with online faculty interaction and tutoring support.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program has the following program outcomes:
- Plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based interventions
- Advocate for advanced human rights, social and economic justice
- Apply professional case management intervention skills when working with individuals, families, groups and communities
When participating in a study abroad program, students examine social work through an international lens as it relates to community-building, service organizations, support for disenfranchised people and human rights advocacy.
Cross-cultural understanding is one of the main learning outcomes of study abroad programs and is also one of the most important skills of those moving into social work careers. Students are able to use the knowledge and skills learned in the program and the unique intercultural focus gained from study abroad to enhance their career.
Information on available programs can be found on the Global Education Office website.
Graduates are prepared to be generalist social work practitioners who focus on advocacy, referrals, case management and problem-solving functions with individuals, groups, families, organizations and the community.
Employment in social work is expected to increase commensurately with the needs of a growing and diverse population. Social workers are employed in public and private agencies and deal with a wide variety of social issues, including:
- adoption and teen pregnancy
- aging
- child abuse and foster care
- corrections and delinquency
- disability
- discrimination
- domestic violence and family dysfunction
- health and mental health
- homelessness and poverty
- substance abuse
Social work skills such as problem-solving, resource utilization, counseling, group work and community organization are also useful for employee relations and mediation positions in industry.
Career example titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience, geographical location, and required advanced degrees or certifications may affect pay scales.
| Career | *Growth | *Median salary |
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18.4%
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$49,710
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6.6%
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$61,420
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17.2%
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$43,390
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4.8%
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$50,470
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14.9%
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$56,570
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9.6%
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$60,280
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18.4%
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$49,710
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9.1%
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$74,240
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5.3%
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$50,820
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10.6%
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$51,240
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ASU programs that may lead to professional licensure or certification are intended to prepare students for potential licensure or certification in Arizona. Completion of an ASU program may not meet educational requirements for licensure or certification in another state. For more information, students should visit the ASU professional licensure webpage.
School of Social Work
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UCENT 800
social.work@asu.edu
602-496-0800
3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
