Instructional Leadership, emphasis: K-12 School Leadership (MEd)
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Social work degree and credential programs at NAU–Yuma


The NAU–Yuma social work program is dedicated to enhancing human well-being and to helping meet the basic human needs of all people. Particular attention is given to the needs and empowerment of people who are vulnerable, oppressed, and living in poverty along the US–Mexico border. The intent of this program is to educate competent, generalist social workers for practice with diverse populations and multi-level social systems, while developing skills for facilitating the planned change process.  Our program promotes human rights, social and economic justice, and human and community well-being.

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Bachelor of Social Work at NAU–Yuma

Our Bachelor of Social Work degree and Social Work minor help you develop the knowledge and hands-on experience to advance on your current path or begin a new one.


Admission to NAU

  • BSW 220 (or equivalent) with a letter grade of B or better
  • BSW Program application
  • 2.25 GPA minimum
  • 2 personal references
  • Personal/professional/educational statement
  • English & math foundations

Important dates

  • BSW 220 (or equivalent) with a letter grade of B or better
  • BSW Program application
  • 2.25 GPA minimum
  • 2 personal references
  • Personal/professional/educational statement
  • English & math foundations

Professional organizations

Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)

National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW)

International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW)

National Association of Social Workers, Arizona Chapter

National Association of Social Workers, California Chapter

Western Social Science Association (WSSA) 

Our mission in social work

The mission of the NAU–Yuma BSW program is to educate and prepare generalist social workers for service and leadership to social systems, issues, and diverse populations which includes, but is not limited to, Hispanics, agricultural workers, and the military, as well as other diverse populations along the US–Mexico border.

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Our accreditation