Embracing the Future
Remembering the past as we celebrate a new building
Strategic Plan
Texas Social Work is committed to supporting our community members who come from across the state and around the world and who bring a variety of perspectives and experiences. Since its inception, social work education and practice have advanced the values and ethical principles of social justice and human flourishing. These opportunities, values, and ethical principles drive our work.
Texas Social Work Workforce Study
Understanding The Social Work Workforce
At the request of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, SHS and the University of Texas prepared for the State of Texas a study on the workforce needs of social workers in the Lone Star State. The study revealed a significant unmet demand for social workers in Texas, with the gap expected to increase through the next several years.
Latest News
Joan Asseff, Mary Beer headline 2025 annual Texas Social Work accolades
Tammy Linseisen honored with 2025 Outstanding Service Learning Instructor Award
Dr. Noël Busch-Armendariz receives national Textbook Excellence Award
Texas Social Work announces three students to participate in 2025 commencement program
Why the Steve Hicks School?
Ranked among the best ten schools of social work in the nation and located in the vibrant city of Austin, we offer a caring, small-sized community in a top-tier research university.
Our Academic Programs
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Meet Our Dean: Allan Cole, Ph.D.
Appointed as Dean in 2022, Dr. Allan Cole is passionate about promoting social and economic justice, alleviating critical social problems, and enhancing human well-being.
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We educate social workers with a passion for social justice and making a difference in the world.