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.
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.
Our Academic Programs
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.
Coordinated Degree Programs
Our top-ranked MSW degree can be combined with either a Master of Public Health (MPH) from The University of Alabama at Birmingham or a Juris Doctorate (JD) from The University of Alabama School of Law.
Certificate Programs
Discover a suite of dynamic graduate certificates designed to elevate your MSW experience, empowering you to build specialized expertise, stand out in a competitive field, and position yourself as a leader in high‑impact areas of social work practice.
1 SIGNATURE PRACTICUM PEDAGOGY
Practicum agency opportunities for BSW and MSW students
Best grad school and 18th among top public graduate schools according to U.S. News & World Report
Alumni worldwide, leading in policy, advocacy, and research
UA School of Social Work in the News
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The University of Alabama’s Strategic Graduate Partnerships Initiative (SGPI) Summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)
Read more: The University of Alabama’s Strategic Graduate Partnerships Initiative (SGPI) Summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)With the support of The University of Alabama Graduate School, the School of Social Work is proud to host four outstanding students in the MSW Program through the SGPI Summer REU Program. This highly competitive, 10-week residential program is designed to strengthen academic pathways between undergraduate institutions, particularly those in Alabama and the Southeast, and […]
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School of Social Work Expands Opportunities for Students Through Specialized Graduate Certificates
Read more: School of Social Work Expands Opportunities for Students Through Specialized Graduate CertificatesStudents can now enhance their training through specialized graduate certificates that build advanced skills and support focused career pathways.
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SSW Partners LEAP
Read more: SSW Partners LEAPSchool of Social Work proudly partnered once again with Leaders Exploring Academic Possibilities (LEAP).