Creating Solutions Out of Challenges

Social workers help individuals, families, groups and communities improve their quality of life. With our focus on the "person-in-environment" paradigm, our program uniquely prepares you to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who are vulnerable, oppressed or living in poverty.

The Social Work Program at Auburn University is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education’s Board of Accreditation. Accreditation of a baccalaureate or master’s social work program by the Council on Social Work Education’s Board of Accreditation indicates that it meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment of program quality evaluated through a peer review process. An accredited program has sufficient resources to meet its mission and goals and the Board of Accreditation has verified that it demonstrates compliance with all sections of the Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards.

The Master of Social Work program is now available ONLINE!

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"The Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work prepares students to collaboratively think, write and problem-solve. We analyze today's critical problems and develop knowledge and innovative solutions for the future."
- Carole Zugazaga, Department Chair

News

Master of Social Work program graduating first online class

Auburn University’s May commencement ceremonies will mark a new milestone for the Master of Social Work program with the first graduation of its new online option.
Auburn Social Work program launches 2025 virtual CEU lunch and learn series

The series is a professional development initiative designed to support licensed social workers in expanding their knowledge and skills while earning valuable continuing education units (CEUs).
Alumna leads 'Recycled TeenAgers' in more than dancing

Auburn alumna and social worker Valeri White helps leads Recycled TeenAgers in activities, traveling and performing dance routines at halftime during Auburn Athletics events.
Auburn University introduces Veterinary Social Work certificate

Auburn Master of Social Work students can now specialize in the human-animal bond through the Graduate Certificate in Veterinary Social Work from the College of Liberal Arts.