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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
Field Instructor Appreciation Breakfast & Awards – Knoxville
April 19 | 8:30-12:00pm ET
Location: The Foundry
747 World’s Fair Park Drive
Knoxville, TN
Guest Speaker: Christy Hickman, LCSW
An Introduction to Critical Conversations (2 Contact Hours)
Continuing Education Webinar: Moral Injury in Social Work: Beyond the Burnout with Maryam Abdallah, LCSW
Date: Friday, April 19, 2024
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. ET | 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CT
Location: Live Zoom Webinar
Presentation Title:
Moral Injury in Social Work: Beyond the Burnout
Presenter: Maryam Abdallah, LCSW
Cost – $40
Latest News From The College
- Continuing Education Webinar: Acknowledging the Inequities and Supporting Black Girls’ Socio-Emotional Wellness in Tennessee with Andrea Joseph-McCatty, PhD, MA, MSWDate: Tuesday, July 30, 2024Time: 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET | 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. CTLocation: Live Zoom WebinarPresentation Title:Acknowledging the Inequities and Supporting Black Girls’ Socio-Emotional Wellness in Tennessee Presenter: Andrea Joseph-McCatty, PhD,… Read more: Continuing Education Webinar: Acknowledging the Inequities and Supporting Black Girls’ Socio-Emotional Wellness in Tennessee with Andrea Joseph-McCatty, PhD, MA, MSW
- A College on the RiseA Message from Dean Lori Messinger I am very pleased to share with you our newest rankings from the US News and World Report. We moved from 46th nationally and 30th among public institutions, to… Read more: A College on the Rise
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