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The University and the School of Social Work located in Northwest Arkansas in the beautiful Ozark Mountains, are home to some of the most beautiful scenery in the country.




If you think you might have what it takes to be a social worker, we invite you to continue your review of our Web site, visit our campus or contact staff, faculty and students about the School of Social Work.

School Profiles:


Dr. Joe M. Schriver, BA, MSW, Ph.D.Dr. Joe M. Schriver, BA, MSW, Ph.D.

Dr. Joe M. Schriver received his BA in Social Welfare from the University of Arkansas in 1974, his MSW with an emphasis in Community Organization and Administration from the University of Arkansas Graduate School of Social Work in Little Rock in 1975. In 1984 he received his Ph.D. in Social Foundations of Education (emphasis areas included social work, sociology, history, philosophy, higher education policy and law, and adult education) from The University of Iowa.

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Dr. Marcia Shobe MSW, Ph.D.Dr. Marcia Shobe MSW, Ph.D.

Dr. Marcia Shobe received her B.A. from the State University of New York at Plattsburgh in 1988, her M.S.W. from the University of Hawai’i at Manoa, School of Social Welfare in 1996, and her Ph.D. from the University of Kansas, School of Social Work in 2001.

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Dr. Alishia Ferguson BSW, MSSW, LMSW, Ph.D.Dr. Alishia Ferguson BSW, MSSW, LMSW, Ph.D.

Dr. Ferguson received her B.S.W. in 1991, her M.S.S.W. in 1993 and her PHD in Social Work in 2005, all from the University of Texas at Arlington School of Social Work.

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Dr. Debra Hurd BSW, MPA, Ph.D.Dr. Debra Hurd BSW, MPA, Ph.D.

Dr. Hurd received her B.S.W. from the University of Arkansas in 1988, her Master’s degree in Public Administration from the University of Arkansas in 1991, and a Ph.D. in Health Sciences from the University of Arkansas in1998.

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School News:



Continuing Education - Social Work Continuing Education workshops will be held at the University of Arkansas Global Campus at Rogers, located at 3300 Market Street, Suite 402 in Rogers Arkansas. It is conveniently located in the Shoppes at Pinnacle Hills, at exit 83 on Interstate 540, directly across the street from the Embassy Suites Hotel.

 

Master Teacher - Recent awards and commendations! Dr. Christy McMullin was recognized as Master Teacher and Dr. Ferguson received a new faculty commendation for teaching at a UA Teaching Awards Ceremony on September 10!

 

Michael Collie - Professor Michael Collie, Visiting Assistant Professor, co-presented on the topic of “Children & Depression” at the Understanding Depression Seminar on Friday, Sept. 11, at the Jones Center.

Our Mission:


The mission of the University of Arkansas MSW program is to use the body of knowledge, values, and skills of the social work profession to: 1) develop new social work knowledge through the conduct of research in the spirit of scientific inquiry and the use of new technologies, especially in the area of poverty reduction; 2) educate competent and effective advanced leader/practitioners committed to fundamental social work values including service, social justice, integrity, the dignity and worth of every person, competence and human rights; and 3) apply research findings in outreach efforts through service and leadership in the development of social service delivery systems to improve the quality of life of poor and other vulnerable persons, families, groups, organizations and communities in Arkansas, nationally, and globally.


Social Work Action Group:


SWAG is a registered student organization for Social Work majors and minors. This group has been an integral part of the School of Social Work at the University of Arkansas for over a decade. A faculty advisor meets regularly with SWAG; however, the organization is for students and is run by students. The primary objective of SWAG is to enhance the learning experience of the social work student while attending the university. In addition to an expanded knowledge base, emphasis is placed upon promoting activities that will augment the student’s awareness and experience in social work. The SWAG organization also offers the opportunity for leadership development through its formalized structure and numerous committee activities. Through student involvement in SWAG, students can increase their involvement in social work issues thus becoming better prepared for a career in social work.