Welcome to the College of Social Work and Criminal Justice

Make a Difference

As a student in the College of Social Work and Criminal Justice, you’ll be inspired and prepared for a meaningful career that will impact individuals, families and communities in South Florida and beyond. During your studies, you’ll learn to analyze, implement and evaluate criminal justice and social welfare policies, practices and technologies so that you can provide ethical and innovative direct services to people in need.

Find Your Future

In our college, you can earn your bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degrees in social work. Criminal justice students can pursue a bachelor’s and a master’s. The college also offers minors in both fields, as well as a minor in forensic investigation.

Social Work and Criminal Justice Programs and Degrees

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Extend Your Education

Earn an advanced degree, certificate or continuing education credits.

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Get CE Credits and Professional Development Training

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Boost Your Legal Career Credentials

Why Florida Atlantic?

College of Social Work and Criminal Justice
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Florida’s Largest Bachelor of Social Work Program

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Among the Top 100 Schools for Master of Social Work

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90% Job Placement Rate within 12 Months of Graduating

Life in Our College

Find out all about what it’s like inside the College of Social Work and Criminal Justice at Florida Atlantic University

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Connect

Join one of our student clubs – Criminal Justice, Mock Trial, Students of Social Work or Phi Alpha Honor Society – and connect with students who share your passion.

Engage in Research

Discover how your curiosity can make an impact through the Center for Integrated Recovery & Wellness Studies, Child Welfare Institute or Healthy Aging Academy.

Prioritize Wellness

Nurture mind and body at the Robin Rubin Center for Happiness and Life Enhancement.

Elevate Your Learning

Study abroad and join the Dean’s Leadership Academy and Soar-in-4 Scholars Program.

Find Flexible Education Options

With in-person and online education options for our Criminal Justice bachelor’s degree and Master of Social Work degree, stepping into your future is now easier than ever.

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College of Social Work and Criminal Justice

The College of Social Work and Criminal Justice trains students whose purpose is to make our society more just and resilient.

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Florida Atlantic University
777 Glades Road, SO 44
Boca Raton, FL 33431