Social work is the valued infused professional activity of helping and supporting people, organizations and communities restore, enhance and advance wellbeing. We explore not only personal thoughts, feelings and actions but also the social environment as a primary arena for opportunities for change.
Our advanced generalist curriculum is based on core professional competencies, including social work practice theory and intervention, diversity and human rights, organizations and leadership, community-building and social action, research and evaluation and professional development.
This program provides opportunities to learn in the classroom and in the field.
Faculty members and students co-create empowering learning environments through group discussions, role play, experiential occurrences and readings that enable transformational learning.
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Behavioral health (mental health, substance use, addiction)
Child welfare
Community organizing
Crisis intervention
School social work
Family focused practice
Health care social work
Human resources and public welfare
Law and corrections
Policy-making
Social administration
Veterans' services
We have several student groups specifically for our social work students. Additional student groups can be found on RooGroups and as well as by exploring UMKC Student Life.
This organization offers an opportunity for students to actively be involved with the social work program, build networking relationships with peers and gain additional skills and experiences to enhance their social work career. Throughout the academic year, the organization sponsors events such as a licensing information seminar, social gatherings and licensing exam preparation courses. The MSWSO also gives students input into program decisions through service on faculty committees and participation in the faculty meetings. Programs and events are announced via the list serve email.
Staff Advisor: Taylor Blackmon
Faculty Liaison: Steven Onken
The purpose of Phi Alpha Honor Society is to provide a closer bond among students of social work and promote humanitarian goals and ideas. Phi Alpha fosters high standards of education for social workers and invites into membership those who have attained excellence in scholarship and achievement in social work.
Benefits
Faculty Advisor: Amy Simmons
To request more information or to see granular information, please email program director Amy Simmons or call (816) 235-5870.