Welcome to the Department of Social Work and Human Services
Our faculty are leaders in research, community engagement, and professional service,
offering programs that prepare students to make a meaningful impact.
We offer undergraduate Human Services and Master of Social Work degrees (traditional
and Advanced Standing), as well as options such as a dual MBA, Nonprofit Management,
Social Innovation, and Child Advocacy Studies.
Accredited and dedicated to excellence, we empower graduates to transform lives and strengthen communities.
Our programs provide a strong foundation in human services with flexible concentrations to fit your career goals. Students can explore areas such as nonprofit leadership, social innovation, and child advocacy, with pathways to graduate study, including the MSW program.
Bachelor of Science in Human Services (Undergraduate)
The Human Services (HS) degree prepares you for a rewarding career supporting individuals and communities in need. You’ll develop self-awareness and reflection skills to better understand your values and biases, enabling you to serve vulnerable populations with compassion and effectiveness.
The Master of Social Work (MSW) prepares students for professional practice in social work. Graduates are eligible for the LMSW exam and may pursue supervision toward LCSW licensure. The KSU MSW is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
Our minors complement your primary field of study with focused knowledge in human services. Students can explore areas such as nonprofit leadership, social innovation, and child advocacy, enhancing career preparation or future graduate study.
Child Advocacy Studies Minor
The Child Advocacy Studies (CAST) minor provides interdisciplinary, ethical, and culturally sensitive training for working with children and responding to child maltreatment. Students develop an understanding of the factors that contribute to abuse and learn practical, system-based responses to support children and families.
Nonprofits are one of the fastest-growing employment sectors, creating strong demand
for skilled professionals. This minor prepares you for careers, leadership roles,
or volunteer opportunities in the nonprofit world.
Our certificate programs offer specialized training in key areas of human services. Students can focus on nonprofit leadership, social innovation, and child advocacy, gaining practical skills to advance careers or complement graduate study.
Certificate in Nonprofit Management and Social Innovation (Undergraduate)
Through our partnership with the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance, the Department of Social Work and Human Services offers an experience-based program that prepares students for leadership in the nonprofit sector. Students who complete the certificate requirements may also earn the Certified Nonprofit Practitioner (CNP) credential.
The Graduate Certificate in Social Entrepreneurship prepares you to apply innovation and entrepreneurial strategies to address social, health, and environmental challenges. This interdisciplinary program emphasizes the triple bottom line and equips you with the skills to design and launch ventures that bridge business, government, and nonprofit sectors.
Our Double Owl Pathways and dual degree options allow students to earn both undergraduate
and graduate credentials in less time. These programs streamline academic progress,
reduce costs, and prepare students for advanced roles in healthcare and human services.
Human Services BS / Business Administration (MBA)
This path is ideal for Human Services majors pursuing roles in for-profit or private
organizations such as nursing homes or hospices. Graduates often find careers in human
resources, management, corporate philanthropy, and marketing.
Combined Human Services and Criminal Justice degrees prepare students for careers as investigators, correctional officials, consultants, court advocates, and administrators in federal, state, and nonprofit agencies.
This pathway prepares students for careers in public service, nonprofit management, and public policy. With a focus on critical thinking and people management, the MPA equips you to navigate complex organizations and lead effectively across government, nonprofit, and private sectors.
The Human Services major provides strong academic and field experience, preparing students for advanced study in the Master of Social Work. Through the Double Owl Pathway, students gain the skills and values needed for a career focused on enhancing well-being and serving vulnerable and underserved populations.
Business Administration/Social Work Dual Master's Degree (MBA/MSW)
KSU offers Georgia’s first dual MSW/MBA, preparing leaders to innovate at the intersection of social work and business. Learn to secure funding, collaborate across sectors, and drive socially responsible, sustainable solutions that benefit people, the planet, and profit.
The Department of Social Work and Human Services gives back over $2.3 million annually
to the community through student internships and volunteer efforts (in over 100,000
hours)
