School of social work
The UAA School of Social Work is dedicated to advancing social work practice in Alaska through baccalaureate and master’s education, research, and service. Social work is a profession committed to ethical and research-informed practice that assists individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities, advances social, economic, and environmental justice, and engages in policy practice. The School of Social Work offers the following degrees and certificates:
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Bachelor of Social Work
Master of Social Work
Occupational Endorsement Certificate
NEWS & Stories
MiLee Yu is a graduate of the University of Alaska Anchorage’s Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program, and is currently pursuing a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree. In September 2025, MiLee was awarded the BSW Student of the Year award at the Biennial National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Alaska Chapter Conference.
Ever since she was six years old, Panikaa Teeple, B.S.W. Social Work ’21, knew that spreading love was her life’s purpose. Next year, Teeple will have the opportunity to spread love internationally as UAA’s latest recipient of the Fulbright U.S. Student Program grant, which provides students in more than 140 countries the opportunity to pursue graduate study and research abroad.
Project BLENDS is pleased to announce that it has accepted six College of Health graduate students for the 2022-2023 school year.
Project BLENDS is a training program designed to prepare graduates to work collaboratively to support infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children with high intensity social-emotional needs and their families.
The School-Based Social Work Education and Network Development Program (Project SSWEND) is an innovative partnership between the University of Alaska Anchorage and the Anchorage School District (ASD).
OML is a state-wide women veterans project that connects women veterans with resources in Alaska. The project supports the Alaska women veteran community and acknowledges the achievements of women veterans.
Contact Us:
Phone: (907) 786-6900
Email: uaa_socialwork@alaska.edu
UAA School of Social Work
Professional Studies Building
2533 Providence Drive, Suite 234
Anchorage, Alaska 99508
Mailing Address:
UAA School of Social Work
3211 Providence Drive, PSB 234
Anchorage, Alaska 99508
