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Welcome current social work students!

We are excited to have you! Below are resources from the School of Social Work, College of Health and Human Services, and NKU at large. These resources will aid in your academic success at NKU and prepare you for a professional career in social work.


 

National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

NASW Website

Code of Ethics

Student Membership


 

Social Work Licensure

Kentucky

Ohio

Indiana

Other Resources

  • NKU School of Social Work offers a licensure exam course annually (usually in March) with Dr. Sophia Dziegielewski at a discounted rate for NKU students. Keep an eye out for information on the 2025 licensure prep course!
  • Getting Ready for the Exam from the Association of Social Work Boards
  • NASW Ohio FREE Licensure Prep Course
  • NASW Ohio Study Resources
 

 

Advising

First-Year Advising

First-year students are advised through the First Year Student Success Hub. For more information contact the hub at 859-572-6900 or fyssh@nku.edu.

BSW Advising

Undergraduate social work students are advised by Emma Bernardi in the College of Health and Human Services advising center. Click here to schedule an appointment. Students can also contact Emma at (859)-572-1442 or bernardie1@nku.edu

MSW Standard Program Advising

Standard track/online accelerated MSW students are advised by Emma Bernardi in the College of Health and Human Services advising center. Click here to schedule an appointment. Students can also contact Emma at (859)-572-1442 or bernardie1@nku.edu

MSW Advanced Standing Advising

Advanced Standing MSW students are advised by Heidi Waters. Click here to schedule an appointment. Students can also contact Heidi at 859-572-7892 or watersh2@nku.edu