Embracing the Future
Remembering the past as we celebrate a new building

Strategic Plan
UT 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, UT Social Work and The University of Texas at Austin 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
Dean Allan Cole joins board of the Parkinson’s Foundation
Dr. Kasey Claborn named to 2025-26 Research Leaders Academy
UT Social Work Seeks Experienced Supervisors for LCSW Workforce Development Program
Allan Cole named Robert Lee Sutherland Endowed Chair in Mental Health and Social Policy
Why UT Social Work?
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 teaching, service, practice, and leadership.

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