Child Welfare Case Studies and Competencies
April 23, 2023
The Alabama Higher Education Consortium on Child Welfare hopes these cases will be used to enhance both social work education/training and child welfare social work practice in Alabama. Each of these cases was developed, in partnership, by a faculty representative from an Alabama college or university social work education program and a social worker, with […]
Child Welfare
April 22, 2023
The University of Alabama School of Social Work is proud to serve as a host site for the Alabama Higher Education Consortium and the Title IV-E Program through an agreement with the Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR). Within the Title IV-E Program is the Title IV-E Stipend program, the Title IV-E Simulation Lab for UA […]
Academics
April 5, 2023
We collaborate, innovate and transform to push new boundaries in social work education, research and teaching at The University of Alabama School of Social Work. Our constant pursuit of excellence is reflected in the quality and quantity of our degree programs. We’re the only social work school in Alabama offering three levels of social work […]
History
April 3, 2023
Efforts to establish a school of social work on the campus of The University of Alabama began in 1965 with a feasibility study. The study, conducted by the Council on Social Work Education, examined the resources and need for such a school in Alabama. Because of the study and a well-coordinated campaign by a citizens’ committee of […]
Little Hall
April 3, 2023
Located in the heart of UA’s campus, Little Hall was constructed in 1915 as the University’s first stand-alone men’s gymnasium. Architect Frank Lockwood, of Montgomery, designed the building in a classical Revival style. After its construction, Little Hall was named in honor of William “Bill” Gray Little (1873-1938), a transfer student from Livingston who introduced […]
Rankings, Facts & Figures
April 3, 2023
How We Rank UA’s School of Social Work is dedicated to the success of our students and to pursuing excellence in social work education. Here are a few reasons why our students, faculty and staff take pride in our School and reputation for ensuring our graduates are well prepared to excel in the field. Quick […]
About
March 31, 2023
Dean’s Message Welcome to the School of Social Work at The University of Alabama! This is the place to learn more about the programs we offer to educate social workers for challenging careers in the decades ahead. Our BSW program leads to direct employment and social work licensure in a wide variety of social work […]
Leading with Heart
October 4, 2022
“Changing the world, bit by bit.” Kirsten Laha-Walsh is pioneering possibilities in the field of social work research. A former military veteran and the caregiver and spouse of a military veteran who was injured in Operation Iraqi Freedom, Kirsten is passionate about supporting the needs of military veterans and their caregivers. Kirsten chose to study […]
UA Social Work Develops Behavioral Health App for State
August 2, 2022
Working with several state agencies and nonprofit organizations, researchers and social work experts at The University of Alabama gathered all education, information and services related to substance use, mental health and prevention for an easy-to-use app that instantly provides access to the resources people need to take the next step. The Connect Alabama app was […]
UA Social Work Master’s Program Advances 16 Spots in US News Ranking
March 29, 2022
03/29/2022 The School of Social Work at The University of Alabama advanced 16 places in its ranking among the nation’s top graduate schools for social work, according to U.S. News & World Report’s annual “Best Graduate Schools” list for 2023. UA’s School of Social Work master’s program is now ranked 28th among peers nationally. “This […]