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Prospective Students

Message from the Assistant Dean

Kathy Bolland
Kathleen A. Bolland, Ph.D.
Assistant Dean

For Education Programs and Student Services

Welcome to the website of the University of Alabama School of Social Work!

I hope your interest in a career in social work has brought you here. Whether your are seeking a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree, this page has links to the information you need. For a more personal touch, please contact our student services staff at 205-348-6791.

Our current enrollment is over 450 students, with almost 200 undergraduates, about 250 master’s students, and about 30 Ph.D. students. Our 25 full-time faculty have a wide variety of research and practice interests, including, for example, gerontological social work, child welfare, mental health, and substance abuse. Our undergraduate program focuses on preparing students for generalist social work practice or for graduate school. Our master’s program prepares students for advanced practice, with two concentrations: (a) children and their families and (b) adults and their families. Our Ph.D. program focuses on preparing students for scholarly careers. Many graduates become faculty members in social work programs around the country and overseas.

We hope you will consider a visit to our beautiful campus and the School. Our student Ambassadors are available for tours as well. We have several events throughout the academic year specifically for those who would like to learn more about the School and our degree programs (BSW, MSW and PhD). We also have staff who are ready to schedule individual appointments.

If you are unable to visit the campus, we will be glad to talk with you by telephone or e-mail.  You can find the Student Services Staff photos and contact information right here on the website. Please contact us!  Student Services

BSW, Message From Program Chair
MSW, Message From Program Chair
Ph. D., Message From Program Chair

I hope this website provides answers to many of your questions, but, again, please don’t hesitate to e-mail or call us about admissions procedures, applications, class schedules, or questions you may have. We will be happy to assist you in any way that we can.

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BSW, UA Undergraduate Admission
MSW, Graduate School Admission
Ph.D., Graduate School Admission