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Academic Advising

Our advisors are wholeheartedly committed to your success. In addition to supporting your academic goals, advisors can help you plan or change your class schedule, navigate course requirements, explore career plans, and more.

Not sure who your advisor is? Reach out to CoSWAdvising@uky.edu to get connected.

Drop-In Advising

Drop-in advising is available in-person or through Zoom for all College of Social Work programs on Tuesdays from 10-11am, Wednesdays from 2-3pm, and Thursdays from 3:00-4:00pm on the 2nd Floor of The 90 or by Zoom. 

Advising Worksheets + Plans

• How to Apply for a Certificate
• BASW Advising Worksheet
• BASW Sample Four Year Plan
• Accelerated Master’s Pathway
• BACJ Four Year Plan
• BSCJ Four Year Plan
• BS/BA CJ Advising Worksheet
• MSW Curriculum Overview

Program Handbooks

Program handbooks are designed to help you navigate your program with confidence. They outline program goals, expectations, accreditation standards, policies, and procedures, while also providing key information on advising and contact details for College of Social Work staff who support your success.

• BASW Program Handbook 
• BA/BSCJ Program Handbook 
• MSCJ Program Handbook 
• MSW Program Handbook 
• DSW Program Handbook 
• PhD Program Handbook 

3,000+ Practicum Education Partners

Our practicum program offers you access to more than 3,000 partner agencies nationwide, creating a wide range of practice opportunities.

Students play an active role in selecting their placement and may:

• Choose from existing partner agencies
• Suggest new placement sites
• Explore placements aligned with certificates and areas of focus such as clinical practice, child welfare, schools, military populations, and substance use treatment

Students can also:

• Remain at the same agency for both Foundation and Advanced placements, or explore a new setting
• Leverage current employment if their role supports social work competency development
• Complete a one-semester block placement to accelerate their practicum experience

Resources

• Practicum Education Manual
• Experiential Learning Cloud (ELC) Guide (formerly Tevera)
• Employer Hosted Placement Guide

Social Work Professional Program
Application Information

Students interested in entering the professional social work education program must first be admitted to the University of Kentucky as a Social Work major and meet all eligibility requirements, including GPA and prerequisite coursework standards. Applications are reviewed holistically by the College of Social Work and require a personal essay demonstrating your understanding of the profession, your strengths and readiness for practice, and areas for future growth. Admission to the professional program is required before enrolling in upper-level social work courses, so students are encouraged to review requirements and deadlines carefully before applying.