Social workers are employed in many settings, from public welfare agencies to health organizations to schools and research institutions to community programs. They are involved in counseling, managing human services, analyzing social welfare policy, community organization and development, teaching, client advocacy, social and political research, and other pursuits.

Iowa’s School of Social Work has a tradition of innovation in social work education, research, public service, and activism. Its undergraduate program will prepare students for social work practice with individuals, families, small groups, organizations, and communities and give students a foundation for graduate education in social work and for lifelong learning. It also will prepare students for active engagement with issues of social justice, oppression, and social welfare at local, state, regional, national, and global levels.