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University of Georgia School of Social Work

Established	1964
Parent institution	University of Georgia
Dean	Philip Hong
Academic staff	40 full-time
Undergraduates	126
Postgraduates	257
Location	Athens, Georgia, United States
Website	http://www.ssw.uga.edu

The University of Georgia School of Social Work (SSW) is a college within the University of Georgia (UGA) in Athens, Georgia, United States.

The School of Social Work opened in 1964. The School is based in the School of Social Work building, adjacent to the university's North Campus. Courses are also offered on the university's Gwinnett campus.

History

The University of Georgia was among the early institutions to grant a specialized degree in nonprofit management.

The School began granting the Ph.D. in Social Work in 1990, preparing social workers for careers in academic or evaluation research.

In 2012, The School of Social Work and the College of Public Health collaborated to offer a dual degree masters program.

Interdisciplinary Centers and Institutes

Foot Soldier Project for Civil Rights Studies

Founded by former Dean Maurice Daniels, the Foot Soldier Project documents the work and lives of pivotal but unsung "foot soldiers" of the American civil rights movement. The project works to research, archive, and disseminate information about the lesser-known figures of the movement, and it is a collaborative of the School of Social Work and faculty from across UGA:

• Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies
• Institute for African American Studies
• African American Cultural Center
• Henry W. Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication
• College of Education

Rankings and reputation

As of 2024, it is ranked tied for 20th out of 319 schools for social work in the United States by U.S. News & World Report.

See also

List of social work schools

References

1. ^ University of Georgia: Schools and Colleges – School of Social Work
2. PhD Program
3. "Dual Degree Programs | School of Social Work at the University of Georgia". ssw.uga.edu. Archived from the original on 2012-07-30.
4. "Best Schools for Social Work". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved January 14, 2025.

External links

• UGA School of Social Work
• UNDERGRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL DEGREES OFFERED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA, UGA Bulletin
• UGA Graduate Degrees by School or College

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