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Transform your community through a hands-on social work degree program.
The University of Missouri-St. Louis' bachelor's in social work equips you for a dynamic, meaningful career with practical training and stimulating coursework.
For four decades, UMSL's social work program has guided students in uncovering their purpose while developing essential skills like analytical reasoning, management abilities, and compassion. Recognized as one of America's premier social work programs, our graduates are in high demand across Missouri and beyond.
By pursuing your social work degree at UMSL, you'll become part of an energetic network of professors, classmates, and graduates united by a commitment to serving others.
480 hours of practical training
The best preparation for a social work career comes from real-world application. Our bachelor's program concludes with two semesters of intensive fieldwork - 240 hours each - allowing you to implement classroom knowledge in actual community social work environments.