Social work is dedicated to the pursuit of social justice through direct service and advocacy on the local, national and global levels. Social workers are change agents who are creating new approaches to poverty, homelessness, mental illness, violence toward children and addiction to name a few.
Social workers provide individual, family and group counseling, connecting people with resources and service providers. Many social workers work with communities, organizations or governments to address social problems on a systems level and create social change. Social workers also advocate for vulnerable populations, fighting to end the inequalities and injustices they see in their communities.
Undergraduate Social Work Options
U-M CASC Minor & Social Work
U-M undergrads in the Community Action & Social Change (CASC) Minor can move directly into the MSW program—earning a bachelor’s and MSW in less time and at lower cost. Build skills in diversity, advocacy, and research while preparing to create change at the top-ranked U-M School of Social Work.
U-M Sociology & Social Work
Earn your BA in Sociology and your MSW from U-M through a streamlined program designed for current U-M sociology undergraduates. Save time and tuition by completing your MSW in just three semesters after your bachelor’s—while gaining the skills to advance social and economic justice at every level.
UM-Dearborn Human Services and Social Work
Earn your MSW through a streamlined pathway for UM-Dearborn Human Services undergraduates. Complete your bachelor’s and transition directly into a 45-credit MSW program—saving time and cost while preparing to support individuals, families, and communities across diverse settings.
Community Action & Social Change Undergraduate Minor
The Community Action and Social Change Minor (CASC) for students interested in developing knowledge, skills and experiences in community action and social change.