If you’re passionate about making a difference in people’s lives and creating real change, studying Social Work at Asbury University equips you with the skills to answer that calling. Through hands-on learning, personalized mentorship, and a commitment to service, you’ll be prepared to impact communities in meaningful ways. Join a program that empowers you to lead with compassion and purpose, all while customizing a career that makes a lasting difference.
Phi Alpha is a national honor society for social work students who excel academically and care about making a difference through service. Asbury’s local chapter, Phi Chi, invites social work majors who are at least second-semester sophomores and in the top 35% of their class to join, including both traditional and online students. Recent service projects include working with Angel Tree, Revive Life House, Rose Terrace, and Wesley Village, and benefits include networking, academic recognition, and wearing special cords at graduation. Contact Prof. Sarah Bellew to learn more.
Social Work Department
(859) 858-3511, x 2266
laura.sparkman@asbury.edu
To major in social work at Asbury University, all students must be confirmed to the social work program. This requirement exists because social workers must possess the intellectual, emotional, and social abilities to succeed in social work. These abilities are necessary to help individuals, families, groups, organizations, or communities solve difficult issues. Although all social workers may not eventually attend graduate school, most will. These skills and abilities are necessary for success in graduate school. For these reasons, admission to the social work program requires the following:
Additionally, there are international Field Education opportunities in Uganda, France, and Romania.
Our Director of Field Education is eager to meet with each student to assist in planning the best opportunity for their individual professional development and areas of interest in Field Practicum planning.
Sarah Ahern Bellew, MSW, Director of Field Education
admissions@asbury.edu
(859) 858-5000