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
UGA receives $15.75M to combat human trafficking
The University of Georgia has been selected to receive $15.75 million from the U.S. Department of State to expand programming and research to measurably reduce human trafficking.
Events
School of Social Work Fall 2019 Convocation
12/12/2019 8:00pm-9:30pmThe School of Social Work celebrates the accomplishments of students who graduate this fall. Convoca...Athens Social Justice Symposium
1/25/2020 1:00pm-10:00pmThis annual student-organized symposium fosters dialogue and interaction between Athens area residen...Social Justice Symposium
1/25/2020 1:00pm-10:00pmThis annual student-organized event fosters dialogue and interaction between Athens area residents a...Art + Education for Social Justice Symposium
2/21/2020 1:00pm-10:00pmThe symposium, which runs Feb. 21 - 23, 2020, focuses on how art and education promote social change...
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.