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Social work is both a professional field and academic discipline focused on advancing social welfare, driving societal transformation, and promoting equity.
At USU, our social work curriculum addresses pressing societal issues including economic inequality, racial injustice, prejudice, and financial disparities.
Our CSWE-accredited program equips graduates for diverse roles across public and private social service sectors, spanning child protection, adolescent programs, psychological services, legal systems, geriatric care, and medical services. The curriculum fosters analytical thinking to enable impactful interventions with clients, relatives, collectives, and populations globally. Learners also develop advocacy and leadership capabilities to facilitate societal progress. Utah State's faculty balance cutting-edge research with accessible student mentorship.
Graduates qualify for social work licensure, requiring degree verification and successful completion of both the National Social Work Competency Examination and Utah's Legal/Ethical Standards assessment.
Those seeking enhanced career readiness may pursue combined sociology and social work degrees. With advisor guidance, students targeting specialized fields can incorporate relevant supplementary coursework.
Degree completion requires fulfilling all major requirements. BA candidates must additionally demonstrate competency in at least one non-native language.