Appalachian State University
Social Work (BSW)
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Location
Boone campus
Online
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Be a champion for your community.
Social workers are professionals who care about people, want to assist in improving the well-being of others and want their work to make a difference through services provided to individuals, families, groups, communities and society. Earning your Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) at App State provides you with the foundational skills needed for entry-level professional social work practice or to transition directly into graduate-level academic work.
App State provides an engaging learning environment that promotes personal development, scientific inquiry and the professional values of the social work profession. Gain the knowledge you need to serve diverse clients and communities in a variety of human service agencies, providing direct services and advocating for human rights and social and economic justice.
Few occupations can match the diverse range of opportunities available to social work professionals. Launch a compassionate career in a variety of settings, including mental health clinics, schools, child welfare and human service agencies, hospitals, settlement houses, community development corporations and private practices. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts job growth for social workers to exceed 7% through 2032.
App State’s BSW program is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, the national accrediting body for social work education programs.
App State’s Social Work degree is also offered fully online. Learn more
A ‘Best College’ for 2025
The Princeton Review named App State among the best schools in the U.S. and Southeast for 2025.
Top 3 in innovation, undergraduate teaching
U.S. News & World Report has recognized App State as a top three school for innovation and the high quality of its undergraduate instruction for eight consecutive years.
A ‘Best College’ for value
App State’s quality, affordability and student outcomes place it among the nation’s 2024 best schools for value, according to Money.com
Elevate Your Education
Courses
Minors
A minor is optional. Minors that complement the Social Work curriculum include Child Development Sustainable Development, Health Care Management, Public Health, Leadership Studies, Gender, Women’s and Sexuality Studies, LGBT studies, Non-Profit Management, Political Science, Psychology, Recreation Management, Sociology and Spanish.
Transferring Credits
Learn about App State’s credit transfer process, and use our Transfer Equivalency Course Search tool to determine how your courses may transfer to App State.
General Education
With courses in history, natural and social sciences and humanities, App State’s General Education Program will reshape your outlook on learning and provide a foundational skill set that will prepare you for any career.
Accelerated Master’s
You can begin your graduate studies as an undergraduate and earn your master’s degree in as little as one year.
Careers and Mountaineers
Where can an App State degree take you? Anywhere you want to go! Our passionate and engaged alumni become leaders in their communities and chosen professions.
Careers
- Social Worker
- Case Manager
- Family Social Worker
- Medical Social Worker
- School Social Worker
- Youth Worker
- Correctional Social Worker
- Policy Advocate and Analyst
Some of these roles may require education beyond a bachelor’s degree.
Career information resource
App State’s Career Development Center
Services provided by the Career Development Center include resume reviews, career coaching, job and internship search assistance, and other tools for you to achieve life and professional success.
More to Explore at App State
Fund Your Education
Numerous scholarship and financial aid opportunities are available to help fund your App State education. Learn more about scholarships and financial aid.
International Experience
Work outside your cultural boundaries. Learn more.
Real-world Internships
Gain firsthand experience while earning your degree. Learn more
Find Your Community
Get inspired and get involved by joining App State clubs and organizations, such as App State’s Student Association for Social Work. Learn more
Honors College
Develop high-level creative thinking and research skills. Learn more and check out the departmental honors program.
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