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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.
Latest News
Dr. Catherine Cubbin to step down as Associate Dean for Research; Dr. Esther Calzada to take role Jan. 1, 2025
Estate of David Johnson Creates New Endowed Professorship in Social Work
Moritz Center for Societal Impact seeks applicants for 2025 Projects for Societal Impact
Stacey Jordan to support SHS, Hogg Foundation for Mental Health in new leadership role
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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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.