SOCIAL WORK AT UNCG
Think beyond the classroom; real-world, hands-on experiences are at the core of this program! Form a collaborative community with your peers that respects and embraces diversity and promotes inclusion, social justice, and human rights. Learn from one another through rich class discussions. Then put your knowledge into action through service learning and internships in local organizations like the Interactive Resource Center (serving people experiencing homelessness) and the Guilford County Solution to the Opioid Problem intervention program.
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
UNCG’s Bachelor of Social Work gives you the knowledge and hands-on experience to serve individuals, families, and communities at the intersection of culture, race, age, gender, and socioeconomic class.
Research That Sets You Apart
Work side by side with faculty on meaningful projects, present at major conferences, and even publish as an undergraduate — remarkable opportunities that strengthen your résumé and professional credentials and prepare you for graduate study.
Real-World Impact
From service learning placements to a two-semester senior internship, you’ll complete 500+ hours of community-based work, addressing real issues like human rights, social justice, and community health — and preparing you for an even more effective career helping individuals and communities.
Expand Your Horizons
- Study abroad in Denmark, Belgium, or Spain through our Global Work with Immigrant Kids Project.
- Pair your degree with a dual major in Peace & Conflict Studies or add complementary minors like Human Development & Family Studies or Women’s, Gender, & Sexuality Studies.
Career-Ready Outcomes
- 80% of UNCG’s B.S.W. graduates are employed in the field within one year.
- Alumni have been accepted to top-tier M.S.W. programs, including UNC Chapel Hill, Columbia, and Michigan.
Master of Social Work (MSW)
A Unique Collaboration
Earn your Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) with a nationally ranked joint program between UNC Greensboro and NC A&T. Study across two campuses, gain diverse perspectives, and access the best resources both universities offer.
Social Justice + Clinical Excellence
Train to serve marginalized communities with culturally responsive, equity-driven practices. Build the skills to lead in mental health, child welfare, healthcare, education, and beyond.
Flexible Program Options
- Two-Year Track: 60 credits + 1,008 field hours.
- Advanced Standing (1 Year): 42 credits + 672 field hours (for B.S.W. graduates)
Career-Ready Outcomes
Prepare for roles as a clinical social worker, school or medical social worker, child welfare advocate, substance abuse counselor, and more. Apply what you learn in the classroom through extensive field placements. Students complete 672 – 1,008 hours of supervised internships across diverse community settings, building confidence, connections, and real-world expertise.
Why uncg?
At UNC Greensboro, we take pride in putting students first. We’re a public, nonprofit, regionally accredited university with more than 130 years of bringing outstanding academic programs to you. Founded in 1891, UNC Greensboro is one of the three original schools in the UNC system. Today we’re nationally ranked and globally recognized. UNCG offers a vast range of top-rated on-campus and online degree programs at every level to students seeking a flexible, high-quality education that’s an exceptional value.
- 250+ student clubs and organizations
- State-of-the-art esports arena
- 17 NCAA Division I sports teams
- Beautiful, historic campus
- 150+ Undergraduate Majors and Concentrations
- 18,000 Students
- 17:1 Student-to-Faculty ratio
- 74% of first-year students receive need-based financial aid