Embracing the Future
Remembering the past as we celebrate a new building
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.
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. Danielle Parrish and Dr. Kirk von Sternberg share youth recruitment insights during May’s Moritz Center Lunch & Learn
TxCOPE partnership named 2025 Google Cloud Social Impact Partner of the Year for Crisis Response and Resilience
Students Phoebe Cosgrove, Andres Yengel selected for inaugural Texas Trailblazers leadership program
Dr. Sandy Magaña named to the Texas 10 by Alcade Magazine
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.
Our Academic Programs
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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.