Preparing values-oriented leaders

Dedicated to the values and commitments of the social work profession
through education, research and public service

Find your social work academic program

The School of Social Work offers accredited degree programs at the undergraduate and graduate level.

Bachelor of Social Work

The Bachelor of Social Work prepares you for generalist practice in the field through evidenced-informed, experiential learning experiences. View social work licensure requirements by state for Bachelor of Social Work.

Learn about the BSW

Master of Social Work

The Master of Social Work prepares you to practice in complex environments with diverse client populations as an advanced generalist practitioner of social work. View social work licensure requirements by state for Master of Social Work.

Learn about the MSW

Online Master of Social Work

The online Master of Social Work is structured around advanced generalist practice and includes two tracks: advanced standing for BSW graduates and a traditional track for non-BSW graduates.

Learn about the online MSW

School of Social Work news and events

A group of about twenty people, including students and some younger kids, posing, smiling with housing kits in brown paper bags.

Undergraduate Student Social Work Association holds annual ‘Feeding the Unhoused’ event

March 03, 2026

Students prepare food and hygiene kits for the Reno-Sparks community

Two women look at a computer together, smiling.

Building futures together: University of Nevada, Reno social work students make an impact at The Empowerment Center

June 04, 2025

How students gaining valuable experience can lift up a community

President Brian Sandoval sits next to Dean Wichinsky and Associate Dean Weiss in the podcasting room at the Reynold's School of Journalism.

Sagebrushers season 2 ep. 14: School of Social Work

October 25, 2023

Interim Dean Lillian Wichinsky and Associate Dean Eugenia Weiss explore the importance of social work, the school’s new building and more

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The School of Social Work has two programs accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE):
Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work.

Learn more about accreditation