Welcome to the School of Social Work
The University of Alabama’s School of Social Work prepares scholar-practitioners and researchers committed to ending adverse social conditions and promoting societal well-being through teaching, research and service.
2026 National DSW Conference Request for Abstracts
This year’s conference will take place virtually on April 17, 2026, via Zoom hosted by The University of Alabama.
Deadline for Abstracts is December 20
Learn more about the School of Social Work, our degree programs, and how we work with our communities to make the world a better place.
BSW
Graduates are prepared to assist people of all ages, from all walks of life, in a variety of settings. Students learn valuable professional skills while improving the health and wellbeing of individuals, families, and communities
MSW
Our nationally ranked MSW Program is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education & structured to meet the needs of today’s working professionals. Our distinctive and flexible program is open to all undergraduate degrees.
DSW
Prepares social work practitioners who have an MSW to become leaders within organizational settings, work with the highest degree of independence, and/or pursue a social work faculty appointment in higher education.
PhD
OUR PHD PROGRAM PREPARES LEADERS IN SOCIAL WORK SCHOLARSHIP, RESEARCH, AND TEACHING. THE CURRICULUM ADDRESSES THEORY, RESEARCH METHODS, AND THE CRITICAL EVALUATION OF SOCIAL WORK POLICIES AND PRACTICE.
1 SIGNATURE PRACTICUM PEDAGOGY
300+
Practicum agency opportunities for BSW and MSW students
28TH
Best grad school and 18th among top public graduate schools according to U.S. News & World Report
7,000+
Alumni worldwide, leading in policy, advocacy, and research
UA School of Social Work in the News
The School of Social Work completes its second year of the Black Belt internship, continuing efforts to "build the community through student engagement."
Upcoming Events
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Turning the Tide: Alabama’s Call to Action for Youth Mental Health
November 12
Time9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
LocationSellers Auditorium, Bryant Conference Center
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