Department Overview

You want to make the world a better place. Start by earning a  Plymouth State University Bachelor of Science in Social Work.  You will be ready to advocate for social change and economic justice.

Whether you are interested in working with children, youth and families, older adults, or diverse populations you will gain the social work knowledge, skills, values necessary for careers in child and family services: school social work, health and mental health care; aging services; refugee resettlement; probation and parole; and other fields of social work practice.  For access to the information sheet about the B.S. in Social Work, click here

Department News

Featured PSU Magazine article spotlight on Social Work alum…Ann Widger

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NH Commission on the Status of Men

Health and Mental Health Care Policy: A Biopsychosocial Perspective

Plymouth State Offers Community Connections to Assist Veterans

In Plymouth Magazine

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Linking to the Real World

by Emilie Coulter

Look into the back offices of certain Plymouth-area businesses any spring day, and you’ll see a flurry of activity …

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In Support of Diversity

by Emilie Coulter

Diversity as a cultural buzzword often refers to race and ethnicity. But it is equally important to remember that diversity extends to many other factors …

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In Support of Science

PSU’s outreach efforts aim to improve science education.