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School of Social Work Contacts:

Marcia A. Shobe, Director
ASUP 106,
School of Social Work,
(479) 575-5039
Email: scsw@uark.edu

Scott Burcham, BSW Program Director
(479) 575-7993
Email: rburcham@uark.edu

Glenda House, MSW Program Director
(479) 575-3783
Email: ghouse@uark.edu

Sara Collie, Field Program Director
(479) 575-3200
Email: sjcollie@uark.edu

Amber Green and Ashley Kasinger, MSW Students, received $9750 in funds from the Women’s Giving Circle for their Dream B.I.G. proposal.

Social Work Students, Faculty Give Prize-Winning Presentations at Conference, Capitol

Social Work Students Provide Meals for Local Elementary Students

Interim Associate Dean and Former Social Work Director Receives Alumni Award from Alma Mater

Congratulations, Dr. Debra Hurd, on 20 years of employment with the U of A!!

Profiles

Dr. Debra Hurd

Professor Michael Collie

Dr. Kameri Christy

Professor Scott Burcham

Diversity makes for a rich tapestry. We must understand that all the threads of the tapestry are equal in value, no matter their colour; equal in importance no matter their texture. - Maya Angelou

Do what you can, with what you have, where you are. - Theodore Roosevelt

Electives for Spring 2014 - Space Still Available!

1. Global Social and Economic Justice and Oppression (SCWK5143 901) - Dr. Joe Schriver

The role and responsibilities of the social work profession are examined in an international comparative context. Particular emphasis is given to social workers' responsibilities to advance global social and economic justice and reduce human oppression through community, social, economic, and organizational development strategies. The course includes content on historical and contemporary issues in global social work, international social work organizations, the United Nations, international social and economic development, in-depth exploration of developing and lesser-developed countries (LDCs), and a comparison of US and Scandinavian Social Work/Welfare systems. In addition to graduate students in social work, the course is open to graduate students in disciplines who are interested in the broader issues of global social and economic justice and oppression addressed throughout the course.

2. Spirituality in Social Work (SCWK405V 901) - Professor Michael Collie

Spirituality in Social Work is a combined graduate and undergraduate level course providing an overview of worki...ng with people who have various different religious and spiritual beliefs. The course will not only have you look at various religious and spiritual paths around the world, but will help you understand your own beliefs and how these might effect your work. The goal is for you to be competent in working with people who have diverse belief systems while not allowing your own beliefs to get in the way.

Faculty Presentations

Dr. Eun Koh will host a workshop at the American Society on Aging (ASA's) 2014 Aging in America Conference! The workshop title is "Elder Abuse in Asian-American and Pacific-Islander Communities".

Are you considering a Masters's Degree in Social Work?

MSW Program Information Sessions

If you are considering pursuing a master’s degree in social work and would like to learn more about our program, admission requirements and application process, please join us for one of our small group information sessions.

Glenda House, MSW Program Director, will discuss a variety of program options, including those designed for applicants with an undergraduate degree in social work, as well as those with degrees from other disciplines. Also included will be tips for submitting the most competitive application possible.

Registration is required. To register, please send your name, your preferred date, and an e-mail address where you can be contacted in the event that a session must be cancelled, to Christina Willis at scsw@uark.edu or call 479-575-5039.

We are also pleased to announce that Dr. Ferguson, School of Social Work and Professor Hughes, Law School will be joining several of these sessions to provide information on our new JD/MSW (dual degree) program, beginning Fall 2014. Session dates below.

Tuesday, Dec. 3 12:30-2:00 MSW Program followed by JD/MSW (Dual Degree)

Tuesday, Dec 10 12:30-2:00 MSW Program followed by JD/MSW (Dual Degree)

December 10^th will conclude information sessions for the 2014 (Su/Fa) admission cycle. Sessions will resume in March 2014 when updated application materials for 2015 (Su/Fa) admissions are posted online.

School of Social Work to Offer Special Topics Courses this Fall

This fall, the School of Social Work will offer four new Special Topics courses, two of which are cross listed with the African and African American studies program:

SCWK 405V, Section 001/AAST 499V, Section 001: Social Work with African American Families and Communities
SCWK 405V, Section 002/AAST 499V, Section 004: Trauma Loss and Recovery: African American Perspectives
SCWK 405V, Section 003: Core Concepts in Child Trauma
SCWK 405V, Section 901: Spirituality