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Social Work

Undergraduate Major & Minor College of Health Professions

Bachelor of Arts

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If you’re interested in working with children with emotional and behavioral issues, believe everyone is entitled to access to health care, are passionate about speaking for those who have no voice, and have a strong commitment to service and social justice, PLU’s social work program is a great fit. As a social work student, you’ll learn from professors who are experts in the field and passionate teachers, and you’ll get hands-on experience through a field practicum with a local social service agency.

Social work graduates can directly enter the workforce or pursue graduate studies, such as a Master’s in Social Work. No matter your path as a PLU social work student, you’ll be well-prepared to work effectively with individuals, families, small groups, communities, and organizations, and be an ethical agent for global and local change.

Graduates from the last 5 years: Their jobs

  • Case Manager, Low Income Housing Institute
  • Social Worker, Health Point
  • Bilingual Youth Counselor, Friends of Youth
  • Career Pathways Navigator, REACH Tacoma
  • Social Services Director, Clear Creek Care Center
  • Counselor, Department of Social and Health Services
  • Center for Diversity, Justice, and Sustainability Assistant Director, Pacific Lutheran University
  • Mitigation Specialist, King County Department of Public Defense
  • Mental Health Therapist, Therapeutic Health Servicess

Graduates from the last last 5 years: Their graduate programs

  • Master of Social Work, University of Washington, Seattle
  • Master of Social Work, University of Washington, Tacoma
  • Master of Social Work, Columbia University
  • Master of Social Work, University of Southern California
  • Master of Education, Pacific Lutheran University
  • Master of Science in Higher Education, California State University
  • Master of Social Work, University of Wisconsin, Madison
  • Master of Social Work, Seattle University
  • Master of Public Administration, Evergreen State College
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I chose to study social work at PLU after much thought about how I could best serve my community. I did not initially know social work would be where I ended up, but my choice with the program has been one of the most rewarding experiences I have endured. The program is so welcoming and meets every student where they are at.

— Maddie L., ‘21

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100% of social work majors get hands-on learning experience through over 400 hours of field practicum.

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Want to study abroad? There’s a popular social work study away class that takes place in Tobago or Rwanda during some of our January terms, taught by PLU professors and staff!

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The PLU social work curriculum allows for graduates to apply for advanced-standing, a one-year Master’s in Social Work (MSW) degree in programs nationwide (typically, the MSW takes two years).

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The PLU Social Work degree has been accredited by the Council on Social Work Education for 45+ years.

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Ready to get involved? Join Phi Alpha Honor Society, (the American honor society for Social Work students) and participate in any of PLU’s many service-focused clubs, like Habitat for Humanity!