School of Social Work

Preparing values-oriented leaders

Dedicated to the values and commitments of the social work profession
through education, research and public service

Find your social work academic program

The School of Social Work offers accredited degree programs at the undergraduate and graduate level.

Bachelor of Social Work

The Bachelor of Social Work prepares you for generalist practice in the field through evidenced-informed, experiential learning experiences. View social work licensure requirements by state for Bachelor of Social Work.

Learn about the BSW

Master of Social Work

The Master of Social Work prepares you to practice in complex environments with diverse client populations as an advanced generalist practitioner of social work. View social work licensure requirements by state for Master of Social Work.

Learn about the MSW

Online Master of Social Work

The online Master of Social Work is structured around advanced generalist practice and includes two tracks: advanced standing for BSW graduates and a traditional track for non-BSW graduates.

School of Social Work news and events

Student in front of a research poster speaking to an attendee.

From economics to policy: Student research bridges disciplines

May 08, 2026

Undergraduate researcher, Gabrielle Blunier, examines Nevada’s sex trafficking policies through an economic lens

Two medical students meeting with an older adult in a clinic setting.

Building better care: Students learn from older adults

May 04, 2026

Students gain hands-on experience through interprofessional geriatric training

A group of about twenty people, including students and some younger kids, posing, smiling with housing kits in brown paper bags.

Undergraduate Student Social Work Association holds annual ‘Feeding the Unhoused’ event

March 03, 2026

Students prepare food and hygiene kits for the Reno-Sparks community

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The School of Social Work has two programs accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE):
Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work.

Learn more about accreditation