The mission of the BSW program is to prepare students from a generalist practice perspective to become knowledgeable and competent in the practice areas related to diverse populations who are oppressed, marginalized, and underserved in rural Southwest Georgia. This mission is in keeping with the Social Work profession’s commitment to promote social justice, economic stability, and the enhancement of the quality of life for individuals, families, small groups, organizations, and communities within the surrounding areas of the City of Albany. The mission further prepares bachelor level social workers, specifically non-traditional heads of household, for entry-level positions, and/or admission into an accredited graduate program.

The mission and goals of the ASU/B.S.W. program focus on a quality educational preparation for entry-level social work practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. The program's goals reflect the intent of Educational Policy section one as described by CSWE. The Social Work Program, uniquely connected to Albany State University's mission, shares a common goal of preparing leaders, especially those who work with the underserved and who are committed to several distinctive purposes which are related to this specific population.

The mission is translated into the following purpose: to enable students to integrate the knowledge, values, and skills of the Social Work profession into competent entry-level social work positions, as well as admission to an accredited graduate program. In that most of our students are non-traditional heads of household, the program adjusts its class hours to meet their needs.