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The Department of Social Work at Appalachian State University is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and housed within the Beaver College of Health Sciences, the Department of Social Work offers both undergraduate (BSW) and graduate (MSW) programs. The Department provides a collaborative and supportive community with dedicated faculty and quality instruction. We offer academic, social, service, international/study abroad, and field (internship) opportunities for students as they develop into social work professionals.
Guided by an overarching framework of social and economic justice, our mission is to promote the well-being of individuals, families, groups and communities. Our programs assist students in developing competencies for ethically and culturally competent social work practice within the distinct Appalachian culture of the region and across national and international contexts.
Hands-on, experiential learning is a signature component of Social Work curriculum. Students in both programs complete field placements in the region in order to integrate their coursework with experiences in social service and human service agencies.
Latest News
National Graduate Student Appreciation Week: April 7-11, 2025
Apr 7, 2025
Shoutout to our MSW students as we celebrate National Graduate Student Appreciation Week!
World Social Work Day - March 18, 2025
Mar 19, 2025
March 18th is World Social Work Day!
Advocacy Day 2025
Mar 13, 2025
On March 5th, many of our students and faculty traveled to Raleigh, NC to participate in the bi-annual Advocacy Day.