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About Social Work

Opportunities Galore

We focus on field experience to help you spark change.

At UW-Green Bay, we are deeply connected to the community we serve. Numerous community partners mean you have the opportunity to complete field education, which is similar to a social work internship, in a variety of settings. Through our comprehensive program that integrates field education with coursework, you’ll be prepared to obtain state certification and pursue a variety of career paths.

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Field Education

As one of the most vital aspects of your time in our program, field education helps you build experience.

Get Experience

Tuition Aid

Ease financial stress and make college more accessible by exploring scholarships and stipends.

Fund Your Education

Honor Society

Connect with like-minded peers through the Phi Alpha Honor Society, the only honor society specific to social work.

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Emphases

Three distinct emphases allows you to customize your education to align with your career goals.

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General

The general emphasis teaches all the skills required to be a generalist practitioner. You will learn how to apply a strengths-based change process across system levels, enabling you to work with any client system, from individuals to communities.

GENERAL Courses

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Child Welfare

If you choose child welfare, you may work with families in crisis, advocating for their rights and ensuring the safety of children. Required coursework for this emphasis focuses on child and family development, cultural considerations, relevant policies, and learning about child welfare systems and evidence-based practices.

CHILD WELFARE Courses

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Behavioral Health

If you choose behavioral health, you will gain additional knowledge about working with persons who have mental health and/or substance use challenges. Required coursework for this emphasis focuses on how to address crisis situations, understanding substance use and mental health diagnoses, along with an introduction to psychopharmacology.

behavioral health Courses

Annual Social Work Symposium

Annual Symposium & Celebration

Celebrating the success of our students.

The 2024 Social Work Symposium and Celebration will be on Friday, May 3, 2024 in Phoenix Rooms A, B and C. The Symposium will be from 2:00-3:00 pm and the Celebration will take place from 3:00-4:00 pm.

Community Partners

The Social Work Professional Programs are honored to partner with a wide range of community professionals, groups, and agencies such as those listed below. They help provide diverse learning opportunities for our undergraduate and graduate social work students.

Karrie Wilson, Director of Programming at House of Hope

Made for
Phoenix You

"I am a non-traditional student, I needed a university that had flexible programs that would allow for me to maintain my career while pursing my education. UW-Green Bay did just that!"

Karrie Wilson '23
Director of Programming at House of Hope

Professor Heather Lawrence

Get Support

Meet Professor Heather Lawrence, Child Welfare Coordinator for our program. If you want to know more about our program or need help choosing your emphasis, get in touch with us.

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