Social work is a career committed to improving the lives of all people. It can be working with individuals in a variety of settings, or on a broader level to impact increased quality of life for all people through advocacy. Augusta University offers a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree in social work that is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. 

The distinction of the Augusta University Social Work Program comes in small interactive courses with individual mentoring taught by social workers with considerable practice experience. The Social Work program is designed to prepare students for generalist social work practice upon graduation. Coursework also prepares students with the groundwork to pursue and succeed in an MSW graduate program or other graduate or professional program.

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Social Sciences

Summerville Campus

Allgood Hall

706-737-1735

socsci@augusta.edu

Room: N312

Mailing Address:
1120 15th Street AH-N312 Augusta, GA 30912

What can I do with a BSW?

Students earning the BSW degree at Augusta University are eligible for:

Advanced standing in Masters of Social Work programs

Course requirement reductions in accredited graduate social work programs

May take the licensure examination in locations where available or required

Where can I work with a BSW?

There are a variety of employment opportunities in the profession of Social Work. Some examples of where Augusta University social work graduates have become employed are:

Child, family and school social workers tend to the welfare of children and their families. They counsel individuals, families and communities about school problems, child abuse, adoptions or teenage pregnancy. They also interview clients to determine needs and issues, and develop service plans.

Health care social workers help individuals, couples and families cope with chronic or terminal illnesses or congenital disabilities. They collaborate with medical professionals to determine the needs of patients, organize support groups or counseling and refer patients to specialists in recovery services, financial assistance or legal aid.

Mental health social workers treat individuals with emotional, mental or substance abuse problems. They counsel clients one-on-one or in group sessions, educate them and community members about mental illness and addictions, and help them stick with their treatment plans.

The duties of social service professionals vary by employer but they provide client service in many nonprofit agency settings. They may visit clients in homes or on the street, organize group activities or individual counseling sessions, organize paperwork and interview new clients to compile statistical, medical or social information.

Additional Social Work Resources

Social Work Faculty

photo of Penny Alderman, MSW

Penny Alderman, MSW

  • Social Sciences
photo of Tom Dorn, MSW

Tom Dorn, MSW

  • Social Sciences
photo of Shannon Dunavan, MSW

Shannon Dunavan, MSW

  • Social Sciences
photo of Morgan Fields, MSW

Morgan Fields, MSW

  • Social Sciences
photo of Dr. Eunhye Kim, PhD, MSW

Dr. Eunhye Kim, PhD, MSW

  • Social Sciences
photo of Dr. Dale White, MSW, PhD

Dr. Dale White, MSW, PhD

  • Retired; Social Sciences