We prepare culturally responsive social work practitioners, organizational leaders and scholars to address social problems and promote social justice through teaching, research and service.
Programs
Institute for Nonprofit Organizations
The Institute offers interdisciplinary teaching, research, and service programs that focus on improving the leadership and effectiveness of nonprofit organizations.
Center for Social Justice, Human and Civil Rights
The Center fosters a fair, inclusive society through community engagement, education and research that examines links between historic and present day inequalities.
CenHTRO
The center conducts research, develops programming, and influences policies that measurably reduce human trafficking and other forms of exploitation.
News
SSW Receives Sahm Award for Local Healthy Eating Partnership
The UGA School of Social Work has received a Sahm Award for its partnership with Farm to Neighborhood’s HEALTHYouth program, which builds sustainable healthy eating habits in elementary and middle school youth by providing nutrition education that teaches hands-on skills along with healthy meal planning and budgeting tips. Farm to Neighborhood is an Athens-Clarke county-based organization focused on creating a community where everyone has access to delicious, nutritious, and affordable food choices.
Events
The School of Social Work Awards Luncheon
4/13/2023 11:30-13:30The School of Social Work Awards Luncheon.School of Social Work Convocation Ceremony
5/12/2023 14:00School of Social Work Convocation Ceremony. UGA Commencement Information: https://grad.uga.edu/comm...
Global Engagement
Social work practice is informed by international issues.
We provide world-changers with opportunities for impactful study, research and service around the globe. From North and South America to Europe, Africa and Asia, we explore and learn about new ways to solve shared problems.