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.
News
Photovoice project engages youth with policymakers
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. For a handful of Athens youth, pictures can also promote positive social change.
Events
MSW Information Session
2/18/2020 17:30-19:00For applicants who are interested in the full time MSW degree program at the UGA Athens Campus. Pro...Art + Education for Social Justice Symposium
2/21/2020 08:00-17:00The symposium, which runs Feb. 21 - 23, 2020, focuses on how art and education promote social change...Nonprofit Training Series: Krystle Cobran
2/28/2020 09:00-15:00Athens-based Krystle Cobran was recently appointed the first Inclusion Officer for the Athens-Clarke...
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.