University of Tennessee College of Social Work

University of Tennessee College of Social Work The official page for the College of Social Work at the University of Tennessee. Change happens here! program within the state. The M.S.S.W.

Our mission is to pursue a more socially just society through education, scholarship, and engagement. The University of Tennessee, with over 200 years of academic tradition, is Tennessee's premier institution of higher learning. The University is committed to excellence in education and challenges its students and faculty to excel in scholarship, in research, and in contributions to economic, social, and cultural development. The College of Social Work serves the state of Tennessee as the first and oldest CSWE accredited M.S.S.W. A description of the two campuses follows. Knoxville: The offices of the Dean, Knoxville Associate Dean, B.S.S.W. and Doctoral Program directors, faculty, and staff of the Knoxville campus are located in Henson Hall, at 1618 Cumberland Avenue, on The University of Tennessee campus. Also located in Knoxville are the Office of Social Work Research and Public Service and the Children's Mental Health Services Research Center. The B.S.S.W., M.S.S.W., and Ph.D. programs are offered in Knoxville. Nashville: The offices of the Nashville Associate Dean, faculty, and staff of the Nashville campus are located in the Polk Center at 193 Polk Avenue, Suite E. The Polk Center also houses offices and facilities of the Hodges Library, the Institute for Public Service, and Social Work Office of Research and Public Service. In addition to its full-time faculty members, the Nashville campus draws upon the research and teaching resources of 16 universities and colleges within the Nashville-Davidson County area. program is offered in Nashville.

Dreaming of a doctoral degree in social work, but not sure where to start or which program is right for you? We’re here ...
09/16/2026

Dreaming of a doctoral degree in social work, but not sure where to start or which program is right for you? We’re here to help!
Applications are now open for our First Gen Docs Program. You may qualify if you:
🔶 Have earned a master’s degree in social work
🔶 Possess at least 3 years of post-master professional experience
🔶 Are a first-generation student
Deadline to apply: 12/15/26
🔗 More details:

Helping first-generation scholars prepare for doctoral study in social work. Workshops, mentoring, and residency.

Exciting news: we’re turning the Nashville campus orange AND green! 🍊♻️  Look for the new recycling bins and let's work ...
09/16/2026

Exciting news: we’re turning the Nashville campus orange AND green! 🍊♻️
Look for the new recycling bins and let's work together to make a positive impact, NashVols!

Happy National Online Learning Day!  Today we’re celebrating our incredible Social Work Vols who are building their futu...
09/15/2026

Happy National Online Learning Day! Today we’re celebrating our incredible Social Work Vols who are building their futures wherever they are.

Discover how our flexible online programs can help you achieve your goals: tiny.utk.edu/cswonline

Our Continuing Education program offers live Zoom webinars all year long to help you earn CEU hours and gain valuable sk...
09/14/2026

Our Continuing Education program offers live Zoom webinars all year long to help you earn CEU hours and gain valuable skills. Check out our upcoming lineup!

🔸 Sept 25: Visioning New Futures for Reproductive Justice
🔸 Oct 20: Story and Structure: Connecting Micro and Macro Practice
🔸 Nov 10: Trauma-Informed Responses to Technology-Facilitated Abuse for Behavioral Healthcare Providers
🔸 Dec 11: TN Social Work Licensure Law Rules & Regulations

Register today: tiny.utk.edu/continuinged

✨ Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Aubrey Jones (PhD ‘20)We’re thrilled to celebrate Dr. Jones, who was recently promoted to Associ...
09/12/2026

✨ Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Aubrey Jones (PhD ‘20)
We’re thrilled to celebrate Dr. Jones, who was recently promoted to Associate Professor of Social Work at the University of Kentucky! Her dedication to advancing maternal mental health is making a real difference. She just secured a nearly $3.8 million HRSA grant through the Rural MOMS program to expand care for mothers across Kentucky.

Dr. Jones credits her time at UTCSW for shaping her journey: “I had amazing mentors in my PhD program at UT and have kept in touch with many of them to this day. I also learned the value of interdisciplinary research and building a network of collaborators across disciplines. The UTCSW fully prepared me for continued success in this field.”

Join us in congratulating Dr. Jones on her incredible achievements and commitment to social work!

Read the full story here: https://csw.utk.edu/news/utcsw-phd-alumna-works-to-expand-maternal-mental-health-care-in-kentucky/

UTCSW Associate Professor Dr. Anne Conway reflects on her research on the effects on mothers and toddlers as the 25th an...
09/10/2026

UTCSW Associate Professor Dr. Anne Conway reflects on her research on the effects on mothers and toddlers as the 25th anniversary of 9/11 approaches.

Read more:

Dr. Anne Conway Reflects on Her Research on the 25th Anniversary of 9/11.

Meet Social Work major Vallee Vanover: a Knoxville native, student ambassador, and president of the Bachelor’s Social Wo...
09/08/2026

Meet Social Work major Vallee Vanover: a Knoxville native, student ambassador, and president of the Bachelor’s Social Work Organization at UTK! Vallee is passionate about building community and helping others, and she’s dedicated her college journey to making a real difference.

Financial support from a Flagship Scholarship opened doors for Vallee to pursue her dream at the UT College of Social Work, where she found a place to belong and give back.

“Going to college is such a big life transition, and it can be really challenging to find where you fit in. But everyone fits in at the College of Social Work, and I think that’s what makes it so special.”

We’re proud to celebrate Vallee’s impact and the supportive community that makes it possible!
🔗 Read the full article here: https://giving.utk.edu/stories/financial-support-helps-social-work-student-bridge-gaps-for-others/

Excited to share that Dr. Mary Held is being spotlighted this month on The Forced Migration Initiative at WashU Brown Sc...
09/06/2026

Excited to share that Dr. Mary Held is being spotlighted this month on The Forced Migration Initiative at WashU Brown School. They interviewed Dr. Held about her research with immigrant communities and her advice for scholars working in immigrant and refugee studies.

You can watch the full interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOdtuSV2qB8

Mark your calendars for this upcoming free event on our Nashville campus!Connect with fellow students and community memb...
09/04/2026

Mark your calendars for this upcoming free event on our Nashville campus!
Connect with fellow students and community members and enjoy a complimentary breakfast with Dean Messinger. Then hear from top industry leaders on the future of behavioral health.
📅 October 9 ⏰ 8-10amCT drop-in breakfast, 10-11:30amCT panel discussion
📍193 Polk Ave., Ste. E, Nashville 🍊 Earn 1.5 CEUs

Read more: https://csw.utk.edu/news/nashville-campus-road-show/

Join us for our next Continuing Education program and earn 3 CEUs📆 Friday, September 25 ⏰ 9amET 💻 Live WebinarTopic - Vi...
09/04/2026

Join us for our next Continuing Education program and earn 3 CEUs
📆 Friday, September 25 ⏰ 9amET 💻 Live Webinar
Topic - Visioning New Futures for Reproductive Justice

🔗 To Register: tiny.utk.edu/bennett

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