Empowering Change Through Service, Advocacy, and Transformation

In the School of Social Work at West Virginia University we strive to lead with compassion, fight for justice, and make a lasting impact in communities near and far.

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Bachelor In Social Work

Our Bachelor in Social Work (BSW) prepares students to become generalist social workers with flexible options for 2+2, transfer and online students. We also offer a Gerontology Minor that examines the aging process.

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Masters in Social work

The Master of Social Work (MSW) program trains graduate students in advanced integrated practice with individuals, families, groups, communities, and social administration. Choose from full-time, part-time, on-campus and fully online options.

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PhD in Social Work

The PhD in Social Work program prepares students to excel in research, teaching, and leadership centered around the theme of community-focused research. We offer full- and part-time options with a hybrid course plan.

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Living Our Values

As the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics says, we are called to challenge racism and social injustice and to value the worth and dignity of all people.

Our Academic Mission: Through teaching, research, and service, the mission of the West Virginia University School of Social Work is to educate students to become generalist social workers at the baccalaureate level, advanced integrated practice social workers at the master’s level, and scholars who excel in research, teaching, and leadership at the doctoral level.

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Social Work Field Education

Experiential learning complements classroom learning

The Field Education experience gives our students the opportunity to build a sense of professional competence and identity that serves as a foundation for ongoing professional growth. Field education has been designated by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) as the “signature pedagogy” and as equal to the course work in social work higher education.

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Celebrating Over 50 Years of Bachelor of Social Work Education

The Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Program in the WVU School of Social Work celebrated 50 years of accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). We are proud of our strong and distinguished heritage in BSW education.

50th Celebration News and Stories