About Us
Change Happens Here
We are dedicated to shaping versatile and impactful social workers through our comprehensive CSWE accredited programs offered both in-person at our Knoxville and Nashville campuses, as well as online. From our BSSW, MSSW, DSW, and PhD programs, to our certificate offerings and continuing education events to earn CEU’s, we help cultivate passionate social workers. Going beyond the classroom, we actively engage in groundbreaking research, tackling critical social issues helping to empower individuals and transform communities. Our esteemed faculty bring a wealth of expertise and experience to the classroom and prepare you to make a positive difference in the lives of others. Join us, and together, let’s create a world where change happens here.
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What Is
Social Work?
Social workers are catalysts for change, tackling societal issues such as poverty, inequality, and discrimination. They provide support, advocacy, and resources to individuals and families facing challenges, while also addressing systemic barriers that perpetuate social problems. Social work encompasses a wide range of settings, from schools and hospitals to corporate HR, advocacy, and even professional sports teams.
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Certificates and Licenses
The College of Social Work offers multiple specialized certificate programs to MSSW students and Post-Graduate professionals
Featured Events
Lunch and Learn: EMDR
with Catherine Furbish, LCSW
March 26 | 1:00-2:00pm ET
Zoom
The Trauma Treatment Certificate Program is hosting an virtual Lunch and Learn about EMDR. This event is open to all students, faculty, and staff.
Lunch and Learn: Veterinary Social Work- What is that?
April 3 | 12:00-1:00pm CT
Location: College of Social Work Nashville Campus
193 Polk Ave.
Suite E
Nashville, TN
Latest News From The College
- UT College of Social Work Now Offering Postgraduate Certificate in Organizational LeadershipThe UTCSW is now offering an invaluable tool for social workers or those in a related field, providing much-needed information in management, budgeting, resource development, and leadership. The Postgraduate Certificate in Organizational Leadership provides knowledge… Read more: UT College of Social Work Now Offering Postgraduate Certificate in Organizational Leadership
- University of Tennessee College of Social Work Dean Lori Messinger Reappointed for Another Five-Year TermUniversity of Tennessee Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor John P. Zomchick recently announced the reappointment of College of Social Work Dean Lori Messinger for another five-year term effective July 1, 2024. “I am pleased to… Read more: University of Tennessee College of Social Work Dean Lori Messinger Reappointed for Another Five-Year Term