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
Social Work Hall of Fame Inducts Retired Alabama DHR Leader
The University of Alabama School of Social Work recently honored James Slaughter, retired deputy commissioner for field administration of the Alabama Department of Human Resources, as its 2024 hall of fame inductee.
Change Agents: Social Work Interns Serve Rural Alabama
In Alabama, just a few dozen miles can make communities feel like they’re worlds apart.
Ashia Winston experienced this firsthand after moving from her hometown of Tuscaloosa to Sumter County.
Upcoming Events
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2025 NASW ADVOCACY DAY
March 5
Time6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
LocationAlabama State Capitol
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8th Annual Washington, D.C. Policy and Advocacy Fly In
March 26
Time All Day
Time12:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.
LocationWashington, D.C.