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Strategic Plan

Texas Social Work is committed to supporting our community members who come from across the state and around the world and who bring a variety of perspectives and experiences. Since its inception, social work education and practice have advanced the values and ethical principles of social justice and human flourishing. These opportunities, values, and ethical principles drive our work.

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Texas Social Work Workforce Study

Understanding The Social Work Workforce

At the request of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, SHS and the University of Texas prepared for the State of Texas a study on the workforce needs of social workers in the Lone Star State.  The study revealed a significant unmet demand for social workers in Texas, with the gap expected to increase through the next several years.

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Eden Blesner recognized as 2025 President's Outstanding Staff Award recipient
March 14, 2025

Eden Blesner recognized as 2025 President’s Outstanding Staff Award recipient

Eden Blesener, senior academic program coordinator for practicum education, was recognized as a 2025 President’s Outstanding Staff and Supervisor Award (OSSA) recipient. The…
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"The Only Day We Have" documentary screening sparks dialogue on resilience and purpose
March 13, 2025

“The Only Day We Have” documentary screening sparks dialogue on resilience and purpose

Texas Social Work and the Dell Medical School teamed up to co-host a screening and discussion of “The Only Day…
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Madison Haiman and Jake Samora earn University Continuing Fellowships for doctoral research
February 28, 2025

Madison Haiman and Jake Samora earn University Continuing Fellowships for doctoral research

Texas Social Work doctoral candidates Madison Haiman and Matthew “Jake” Samora have been awarded a University Continuing Fellowship for the…
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Five Texas Social Work faculty members to be recommended for tenure or promotion
February 27, 2025

Five Texas Social Work faculty members to be recommended for tenure or promotion

Dean Allan Cole announced that several faculty colleagues will be recommended by Jim Davis, interim president of The University of…
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Why the Steve Hicks School?

Ranked among the best ten schools of social work in the nation and located in the vibrant city of Austin, we offer a caring, small-sized community in a top-tier research university.

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Research Institutes

Directed by social work faculty, these institutes focus on interdisciplinary, scientifically rigorous social and behavioral research.

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Practicum Education

Partnering with hundreds of agencies and professional social workers to provide structured, experiential learning opportunities, build capacity in the community, and advance social justice.

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DiNitto Career Center

The DiNitto Career Center (DCC) is a one-stop shop for career advising serving social work students and alumni.

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Office of Professional Development

Explore online and in-person continuing education opportunities from our Office of Professional Development.

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Meet Our Dean: Allan Cole, Ph.D.

Appointed as Dean in 2022, Dr. Allan Cole is passionate about promoting social and economic justice, alleviating critical social problems, and enhancing human well-being.

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We educate social workers with a passion for social justice and making a difference in the world.

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