The Master of Social Work (MSW) program at Utah Valley University empowers students to engage with the complexities of human behavior within diverse and dynamic environments. Grounded in the person-in-environment framework, our program shapes social workers who are equipped to drive positive, sustainable change, promoting well-being for individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.  

Rooted in scientific inquiry, our curriculum equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate and address the multifaceted challenges faced locally and globally. Through strengths-based, research-informed social work practice, students learn to apply the planned change model—engagement, assessment, goal setting, intervention, evaluation, and transition—to improve well-being across diverse settings.  

Guided by values of service, integrity, social justice, and the importance of human relationships, our program fosters a deep understanding of the interplay between laws, policies, and culture, and their impact on access to equitable opportunities and services. We prepare students to advance human rights to enhance the quality of life for all people. 

With a strong emphasis on trauma-informed care, mental health, and addiction related coursework, we support the development of competent, ethical practitioners who are committed to the dignity and worth of every person.