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.

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.

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.

Requirements for social work licensure by state

Social work licensure requirements vary state-by-state. Get more information about the requirements in our reference table.

School of Social Work news and events

UNR School of Social Work receives reaccreditation

Celebrating Social Work Leaders event hosts over 200 and honors 12 awardees

Eight Compass Rose awards were given out along with three Dean’s Special Recognition, one Heart of a Social Worker award and Founding Dean Martin was presented with a portrait at March 10 event

Faces of the Pack: Isolina Llaguno

Bachelor of Social Work student discusses why she's proud to identify as a Latina social worker and the impact her Cuban American background will allow her to have in her future career

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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.