Milton: ‘I’m Better for it Now’

During UA commencement exercises held May 4-5, Milton became the first student to earn a MSW-JD degree at UA, culminating four years of preparation for the growing need for trauma-informed lawyers.

UA Social Work, AARP studying the needs of Alabama’s older military veterans

UA Social Work's Office for Military Families and Veterans is partnering with AARP Alabama to assess the needs of the state’s older military veterans to develop and deliver outreach and educational interventions.

New Doctor of Social Work Program

Our new Doctor of Social Work (DSW) program will launch in Fall 2019. Apply today!

Professor named 2019 SSWR Fellow

Professor Hee Yun Lee's innovative research earned her a place in the 2019 Class of Fellows of the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR). Learn more.

UA Social Work Partners with FIU to Study Mobile App for Dementia Caregivers

Dr. Nicole Ruggiano, associate professor of social work, helped create CareHeroes, a web and mobile app that aims to help decrease stress associated with Dementia caregiving.

Make an Impact Through Giving

With a gift to the Social Work 50th Anniversary Book Scholarship fund, you will help buy textbooks for students with a financial need. Learn how you can support the next generation of social work graduates.

Fighting Human Trafficking

Dr. Javonda Williams was awarded a $1.35 million DOJ grant to help combat human trafficking in Alabama.

Social Work establishes Office for Military Families and Veterans

The new office will coordinate and facilitate collaborative research, education and outreach across the state for military families, veterans and the organizations that serve them.

Field: A World of Opportunities

Our Field Education program connects your classroom experience with real-world social work practice. Whether you’re learning to advocate for policy in Washington, D.C. or providing aid to impoverished communities in Ghana, our many field placement opportunities will help you find your next career.

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Unearthing Creativity in Youth

BSW student Alexi Bolton inspires youth to become involved in music, dance, and theater through Inspired Arts, the free arts camp she founded in 2015. When the camp wrapped up in July 2018, it had served 135 students since its start.

Planting the Seed Against Poverty

Born into a historic Alabama farm family, UA Social Work alumna Melanie Bridgeforth is focused on planting her own seeds to fight poverty as the new Women's Fund CEO. She is the newest president and CEO of the 22-year-old non-profit whose mission is to “create change” for women.

Is our MSW in your future?

MSW Information Sessions provide opportunities for prospective students to learn more about our MSW Program and engage with current students, faculty and staff.

Milton: ‘I’m Better for it Now’

UA Social Work, AARP studying the needs of Alabama’s older military veterans

New Doctor of Social Work Program

Professor named 2019 SSWR Fellow

UA Social Work Partners with FIU to Study Mobile App for Dementia Caregivers

Make an Impact Through Giving

Fighting Human Trafficking

Social Work establishes Office for Military Families and Veterans

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