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Advocate for Society
Social workers are society’s helpers. Here, you’ll learn to work with people across the lifespan with a range of issues. Understand how to navigate nonprofits, governmental agencies, and others. Upon completion, you’ll have a foundation in topics like social and economic justice, populations-at-risk, welfare policy and services, and research.
Curriculum and Courses
Accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, this program provides a professional foundation in social work values and ethics, diversity, social and economic justice, populations-at-risk, human behavior and the social environment, social welfare policy and services, social work practice, social work research, and field practice. A few of the courses you will take in this major include:
- FSW 245 Children and Families: Ages Conception – 12
- FSW 306 Trauma Responsive Assessment and Intervention
- FSW 418 Program Development and Evaluation
- FSW 442 Family Resource Management: Education and Advocacy
- FSW 466 Interpersonal Perspectives on Adulthood and Aging
At Miami, there’s something for everyone.
Additional Opportunities
What’s unique about the Social Work Major at Miami University?
Hear firsthand accounts from students and faculty about why Miami stands out, the unique integration of social work and family science curriculums, and the invaluable practical experience gained through the program’s extensive practicum.
Family Life Education Certification
BSW graduates are eligible to apply for provisional certification as a Family Life Educator from National Council on Family Relations. The certification emphasizes academic preparation and experience to enable the individual to design and implement curricula and other family life education programs.
In our classes, we talk about challenging experiences and how to respond to those challenges. You also get to apply what you learned, and you gain an appreciation for the process of generating knowledge.
Mary Martin ’18
Facts and Stats
Your college experience here will be one of the most exciting times of your life. To make sure of this, we’ll provide you with a powerful support system.
First-time pass rate after taking the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) exams
Miami University Data
Among Public Universities in the United States for Four-Year Graduation Rate
OIRE
of 2022 Graduates Were Employed or Continuing Their Education By Fall 2022
OIRE
ADMISSION AND AID
This is Where Your Journey to Miami University Begins
Explore what it means to be a college student at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, where students prepare to go anywhere and everywhere. We’ll be here to help every step of the way as you prepare for college admission, enrollment, and success.