Your gift to NAU’s School of Social Work empowers students to become compassionate, skilled professionals who serve individuals, families, and communities. Contributions provide scholarships, strengthen field placements, and expand opportunities for students to gain hands-on experience. Together, we can prepare the next generation of changemakers to lead with justice, empathy, and action.
School of Social Work
At NAU’s School of Social Work, justice meets action. With hands-on training, community partnerships, and a focus on equity, you’ll be prepared to serve, support, and empower those who need it most.
500+ active community field partners
Accredited BSW + MSW programs
Where justice meets action
Social work is for those ready to turn compassion into action. At NAU's School of Social Work, you’ll develop the skills to guide individuals, families, and communities through life’s hardest challenges, while joining a community united by empathy and the drive to transform lives.
Skills with real impact
Our Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and Master of Social Work (MSW) programs, both accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, are built for passionate learners ready to take action.
With small classes, flexible pathways (attend online, in Flagstaff, or at NAU–Yuma), and a focus on real-world impact, you’ll gain the skills needed to be the professional your community needs. Every course, every internship, and interaction is shaped by a commitment to justice, care, and community connection.
Building your foundation
Meaningful growth starts with meaningful support. From field placements and mentoring to license prep and emergency aid, we'll help you stay grounded, connected, and confident throughout your journey. With over 500 active field placement partners and specialized programs like Title IV-E child welfare training, we help students turn their passion into real-world impact.
Ready to serve, lead, and inspire
You’ll graduate with the skills, insight, and credentials that truly affect lives, whether they’re shaping policy, advancing health, or standing up for vulnerable communities.
Learning outcomes
At the School of Social Work you will:
- build the knowledge, values, and skills to support individuals, families, groups, and communities.
- understand the biological, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual factors that shape human behavior.
- engage, assess, intervene, and evaluate across diverse populations and settings.
- advance human rights, social justice, and equitable access to services.
- use policy practice, research, and technology to improve outcomes and inform effective practice.
Student organizations and connections
Extend your learning through professional groups, community partnerships, and student-led clubs and organizations that expand your network and support your growth as a practitioner.
Social Work Club
Social Work Club is a service organization which aims to serve the campus and community while providing hands on experience, opportunities for personal growth, and a support system for its members. Each year, Social Work Club participates in a variety of activities and service projects in the community.
Phi Alpha Honor Society
Phi Alpha Honor Society is dedicated to facilitating close bonds among students of social work and promoting humanitarian goals and ideas. Phi Alpha fosters high standards of education for social workers, and invites into membership those who have attained scholarship excellence in social work.
Faculty who mentor and inspire
Learn from dedicated faculty who bring deep professional expertise into the classroom. From research to practice, they'll guide your journey as you develop the confidence and skills to serve your community.
Take the next step
School of Social Work degrees
School of Social Work undergraduate degrees
School of Social Work graduate degrees
From day one, I made connections and relationships that have led me to opportunities that have helped get me to where I am now. I am proud to say that I am now the acting mayor of the City of South Tucson, with my NAU grad cap here in my office!
Ready to apply?
Start your journey to support vulnerable groups and individuals with a career in social justice and action. From child welfare to healthcare, to political advocacy and more, our programs combine classroom learning and field practice.
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NAU Social Work
School of Social Work
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19 W McConnell Drive, Flagstaff, 86011