We prepare culturally responsive social work practitioners, organizational leaders and scholars to address social problems and promote social justice through teaching, research and service.
Programs
Institute for Nonprofit Organizations
The Institute offers interdisciplinary teaching, research, and service programs that focus on improving the leadership and effectiveness of nonprofit organizations.
Center for Social Justice, Human and Civil Rights
The Center fosters a fair, inclusive society through community engagement, education and research that examines links between historic and present day inequalities.
Center on Human Trafficking Research & Outreach
The center conducts research, develops programming, and influences policies that measurably reduce human trafficking and other forms of exploitation.
News
Dr. Cornelius Recognized for Decades of Industry Work
Dr. Llewellyn Cornelius was inducted to the American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare (AASWSW) on January 13, 2024. He is the first and only UGA Social Work professor to receive the distinction. The Donald L. Hollowell Distinguished Professor of Social Justice and Civil Rights Studies was one of eight fellows inducted in 2024, joining an exclusive list of social justice and social work professionals.
Events
Business Planning and Development for Mental Health Professionals Workshop
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Global Engagement
Social work practice is informed by international issues.
We provide world-changers with opportunities for impactful study, research and service around the globe. From North and South America to Europe, Africa and Asia, we explore and learn about new ways to solve shared problems.