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'A quickly growing field': SUU’s new master of social work degree addresses regional need

By St. George News · October 31, 2026 · 1 min read
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In response to workforce needs and student demand, Southern Utah University will launch a new Master of Social Work program beginning fall semester of 2027. "We are so thrilled that SUU is the campus bringing Southern Utah's first on-the-ground master of social work program to our community," SUU MSW Program Director Kathy Ruiz said in a news release.

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