Division of Social Work

College of Health Sciences

Prospective Students

Why Social Work? Social work is a profession for those who want to make a difference in the lives of individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities on local, state, national, and international levels.  Social workers are committed to advocating for and serving vulnerable populations, and promoting social and economic justice. The social work profession engages in advocacy for the development of conditions for optimal well being and prevention and treatment of social problems.

Career opportunities are available to social workers in a wide variety of state, federal, and other public agencies; private non-profit organizations; and private for-profit organizations, including hospitals, mental health centers, schools, adolescent treatment facilities, child care centers, nursing homes, substance abuse treatment centers, public assistance agencies, probation and parole offices, correctional centers, community action agencies, and research facilities.

ABOUT THE DIVISION OF SOCIAL WORK

Strengths of Our Division

The Division of Social Work has a dynamic student-centered faculty and employs additional community professionals who teach on an adjunct basis. Our small class sizes give students a strong connection to faculty and individualized attention.

How Classes Are Taught Here

Every year at the University of Wyoming, on average, 120 undergraduate students major in Social Work. Students in the BSW Program may take courses in Laramie or in Casper at UW-Casper. On the graduate level, we have around 50 students enrolled in our Master of Social Work (MSW) program. We offer both full-time and part-time options for the MSW program to accommodate varying student needs. The full-time MSW program is based in Laramie, featuring a blend of in-person and some online education components. Meanwhile, the part-time MSW program is offered in Casper and extends the curriculum over a longer period, also combining in-person and online education methods. Please note that while we have a hybrid MSW program, we do NOT have a fully online program.

 

DOSW Funding

The DOSW is committed to supporting aspiring social workers who are dedicated to making a positive impact in their communities. We do this through work study opportunities, graduate assistantships, scholarships, and student funds.

 

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