School of Social Work

School of Social Work Advocating for a Better World

Join one of the most high-impact learning environments on the CSU campus, and discover how your passion and skills align for a future career in social work. Our programs focus on social justice, equity and equality, anti-oppression, and enhancing human health and well-being.

Programs and Degrees

Social workers are change makers. Our challenging program is designed so you can graduate ready to practice social work and excel in your professional life. Social work students and faculty are naturally close-knit and supportive. Our bachelor’s and master’s degree programs are fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

Explore Programs and Degrees

TOP 15% OF PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES Best Graduate Schools in Social Work in the U.S.

– U.S. News and World Report, 2020

US News and World Report Social Work 2020 ranking badge

Our M.S.W. and B.S.W. programs are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education – the sole accrediting body for social work education. View program outcome reports.

Our Social Work Research Center conducts applied research, creating university-community partnerships that bridge the gap between research and practice in social work.

The Grand Challenges for Social Work is an initiative to champion social progress powered by science. It’s a call to work together to tackle our nation’s toughest social problems.

grand challenges sustaining sponsor badge

Learning Spaces Learning in Action

We are committed to a shared journey that supports and guides you within a culture of professional excellence.

Field Education

Drive social change in the community while you practice skills and integrate knowledge in an agency setting through our field placement programs.

Research Opportunities

Our faculty researchers are bridging the gap between theory and practice in the field of social work. Be part of it through student research opportunities.

Student Organizations

Engage with your campus community by joining one of our student organizations. If you’re interested in social justice, community outreach, and humanitarian goals, we have a student organization for you!

Connecting to the Community

Committee for Social Justice

Diversity is a commitment to acknowledging and embracing the myriad characteristics that make each of us exceptional, within an atmosphere that promotes and celebrates both individual and collective achievement.

social work students participating in diversity day 2016

Outreach and Engagement

Our Center for Lifelong Learning and Outreach Education provides professional development opportunities for social workers and service providers throughout Colorado and our Human-Animal Bond in Colorado program effectively uses the powerful human-animal bond in therapeutic settings.

CSU students get a chance to de-stress with dogs provided by HABIC (Human-Animal Bond In Colorado). October 16, 2018

Alumni Network

Our Alumni Network helps our social work graduates find jobs, providing support and shared expertise through mentoring, and staying in touch with lifelong friends.

School of Social Work Advocating for a Better World

Programs and Degrees