BA Community Advocacy and Social Policy at Arizona State University

Programme overview

In the Bachelor of Arts program in community advocacy and social policy, you focus on advocacy strategies through an in-depth exploration, analysis and comparison of social service systems and policies from an empowerment perspective. The program emphasizes examining the needs of historically underserved individuals, families and communities. Policy analysis and social change are critical themes in developing an advocacy knowledge base, as are the equally important themes of prevention and social well-being.

Faculty: Watts College of Public Service & Community Solutions | Department: School of Social Work | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tempe, AZ, United States

What you will study

Sample courses SWU 171 Introduction to Social Work SWU 291 Social Service Delivery Systems SWU 302 Human Biology for Social Workers SWU 303 Micro Human Behavior and the Social Environment SWU 306 Ethics in Social Services SWU 320 Research Methods in Social Work What If Current ASU students, see how your courses can apply to another major and find out how to change your major .

Career pathways

Our graduates are prepared for a variety of career paths, including: Career Growth Median Salary More Information Advocate Growth: 7.4% Median Salary: $45,930 Learn more Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) Growth: 5.6% Median Salary: $64,070 Learn more Community Health Worker Growth: 12.7% Median Salary: $51,850 Learn more Community Specialist Growth: 5.5% Median Salary: $56,730 Learn more Counselor (General) Growth: 5.9% Median Salary: $50,860 Learn more Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) Growth: 13.5% Median Salary: $66,940 Learn more Social Services Director Growth: 7.2% Median Salary: $80,390 Learn more Show more Example job titles and salaries listed are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No programme-specific requirements are published. Admission is to the university: all students must meet ASU general university admission requirements (first-year, transfer, international and readmission pathways).

Domestic applicants: USD 12,177 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit Source

International applicants: USD 22,792 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loa Source

Entry terms: Fall and Spring semesters plus Summer; the estimator lists Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 admit terms. Transfer students may start in multiple terms throughout the year.

First-year applications open on or around July 1. ASU's priority admission date is Nov. 1. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents; apply with the ASU application or the Common Application (one only). ACT or SAT scores are not required for admission. FAFSA priority filing date: Jan. 15.

Transfer students apply with the ASU application or the Transfer Common Application; ASU uses rolling admission without hard deadlines for transfer applicants and decisions follow two to four weeks after all items are received. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents. ACT or SAT scores are not required.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply

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