UAF Department of Social Work
UAF Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BASW) is theory-minded and practice-oriented.
The 海角论坛' Department of Social Work offers a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited degree to prepare students to work in communities throughout Alaska using real world learning model. The Social Work degree program has foundations in the liberal arts, emphasizing behavioral sciences, and incorporates Native Alaskan learning philosophies.
Students complete the program through distance education and we have an online-hybrid model available for a select number of students currently working in Behavior Health. Students complete all their coursework synchronously, utilizing a web-based platform to check in with professors and peers. In the hybrid model, students primarily study online and use audio conferencing tools but also meet in 海角论坛 occasionally for intensive classroom learning. Regardless of the program delivery method chosen, all students complete 400-hours of supervised field education that will prepare them to work with various populations after graduation.
Each state has its own unique requirements for licensure or certification. If seeking a professional license or certificate in a state other than Alaska, please see the state listings on this page.
Fee Changes for the Social Work Department
These changes will go into effect as of the Spring 2025 academic semester. You will see these changes reflected in our Student Handbook, Field Manual, and online by the Spring 2025 semester.- Removal of the $2,000 Out of State Practicum Fee.
- Implementation of a $300 Practicum Fee, as follows:
- A fee of $150, applied in fall semesters through the SWK 461 course.
- A fee of $150, applied in spring semesters through the SWK 464 course.
- Increase of the Social Work Course Fee from $25 to $35, applied to all courses with a SWK designation
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Department Social Work Contact Information
Email: uaf-socialwork@alaska.edu
Phone: 907-474-7240
Fax: 907-474-6085
Physical address:
1747 South Chandalar Drive
Gruening Building, Room 601 D
海角论坛, AK 99775
Mailing address:
UAF Department of Social Work
PO Box 756270
海角论坛, AK 99775
Retchenda George-Bettisworth, LMSW, DSW
Term Clinical Professor of Social Work
Email: rbgeorgebettisworth@alaska.edu
Phone: 907-474-7025