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Wildly Passionate. Exceptionally Prepared.
The College of Social Work offers challenging and experiential undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral level degrees. Students interact with innovative faculty who have a wealth of practice and research experiences. From the very beginning of their educational pursuits, students at all levels are supported in finding a suitable, meaningful career path. Ultimately, our graduates will be uniquely prepared to tackle the challenges facing disadvantaged, vulnerable, and marginalized populations.
THE UK DIFFERENCE
Flexible Program Options
CoSW degrees are available in a variety of formats, including on-campus, fully online, or hybrid, depending on the program.
Experiential Learning
CoSW provides students with opportunities to engage in experiential learning and demonstrate their application of skills and knowledge by working directly with on-the-job professionals. Students can also leverage the college’s Centers and Labs for unique learning and research opportunities.
Exceptional Career Prep Support
Whether it is prep for meeting social work licensure requirements or transitioning from learner to professional, our students receive career counseling and mentorship to ensure a successful transition into practice.
Multiple Certificate Options
CoSW students have the option to earn specialized certificates in Clinical Social Work, Child Welfare, Military Behavioral Health, Substance Use Disorder, Trauma-Responsive Practice, and Diversity and Inclusivity Awareness, to name a few.
College of Social Work
by the numbers
#1
RANK FOR KY SOCIAL WORK LICENSING EXAM PASS RATE
2K+
Field Education Opportunities
97%
Students who receive some type of aid
WHAT'S NEW AT CoSW?
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KIN-VIP Support Group Grandparent’s Connection
KIN-VIP Support Group Grandparent’s Connection
Raising your grandchildren and parenting again later in life can be especially challenging in today’s culture. Navigating this change in roles–moving from grandparents to being parents again–can be both confusing
KIN-VIP Support Group Tweens & Teens
KIN-VIP Support Group Tweens & Teens
Raising children when they are small can be fun–from reading story books to learning ABC’s and counting with cute rhymes, the possibilities to create wonderful bonds and fun times together
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KIN-VIP Support Group Kinship Families Impacted By Substance Use
KIN-VIP Support Group Kinship Families Impacted By Substance Use
This new KIN-VIP Support Group will provide a community of support for kinship caregivers who have been impacted by a family member’s substance use. This group will offer a safe
2 events,
Southern Bluegrass Citizen Review Panel
Southern Bluegrass Citizen Review Panel
Citizen Review Panels (CRPs) are groups of caring volunteers that work to improve the well-being of children, families, and communities across Kentucky. To learn more about CRPs or join a
KIN-VIP Support Group Dealing with Loss
KIN-VIP Support Group Dealing with Loss
Losing a relationship, a person, a role/way of life, or even losing the idea of being a grandma/uncle/aunt/sibling can be difficult and hard to navigate on your own. The emotions
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KIN-VIP Support Group Fictive Kin 101
KIN-VIP Support Group Fictive Kin 101
Caring for a child that you are not related to is challenging–but when you are taking care of a child that you love, be it a neighbor, a friend’s child,
KIN-VIP Support Group Building Family Connections
KIN-VIP Support Group Building Family Connections
Oftentimes, one of the most difficult issues related to kinship care is navigating relationships with family members or close friends. Whether it is caring for your children’s children, a family
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KIN-VIP Support Group Grandparent’s Connection
KIN-VIP Support Group Grandparent’s Connection
Raising your grandchildren and parenting again later in life can be especially challenging in today’s culture. Navigating this change in roles–moving from grandparents to being parents again–can be both confusing
KIN-VIP Support Group Tweens & Teens
KIN-VIP Support Group Tweens & Teens
Raising children when they are small can be fun–from reading story books to learning ABC’s and counting with cute rhymes, the possibilities to create wonderful bonds and fun times together
4 events,
The Lakes Citizen Review Panel
The Lakes Citizen Review Panel
Citizen Review Panels (CRPs) are groups of caring volunteers that work to improve the well-being of children, families, and communities across Kentucky. To learn more about CRPs or join a
KIN-VIP Support Group Kinship Families Impacted By Substance Use
KIN-VIP Support Group Kinship Families Impacted By Substance Use
This new KIN-VIP Support Group will provide a community of support for kinship caregivers who have been impacted by a family member’s substance use. This group will offer a safe
PhD Info Session
PhD Info Session
Are you passionate about making a difference through learning to conduct and disseminate social work research? During this session, you will have the opportunity to meet our PhD program director,
Navigating Careers Beyond Academia: Job Searching & Application Materials
Navigating Careers Beyond Academia: Job Searching & Application Materials
The UK Grad School in partnership with the Stuckert Career Center is hosting a Fall Semester Workshop Series on Navigating Careers Beyond Academia. Each of these online workshops will detail
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Northern Bluegrass Citizen Review Panel
Northern Bluegrass Citizen Review Panel
Citizen Review Panels (CRPs) are groups of caring volunteers that work to improve the well-being of children, families, and communities across Kentucky. To learn more about CRPs or join a
KIN-VIP Support Group The Gathering Spot
KIN-VIP Support Group The Gathering Spot
The Gathering Spot will be a monthly opportunity to connect with Kentucky Kinship Resource Center staff to learn more about our programs, find a group to join, get tech assistance so
KIN-VIP Support Group Dealing with Loss
KIN-VIP Support Group Dealing with Loss
Losing a relationship, a person, a role/way of life, or even losing the idea of being a grandma/uncle/aunt/sibling can be difficult and hard to navigate on your own. The emotions
4 events,
Cumberland Region Citizen Review Panel
Cumberland Region Citizen Review Panel
Citizen Review Panels (CRPs) are groups of caring volunteers that work to improve the well-being of children, families, and communities across Kentucky. To learn more about CRPs or join a
KIN-VIP Support Group Fictive Kin 101
KIN-VIP Support Group Fictive Kin 101
Caring for a child that you are not related to is challenging–but when you are taking care of a child that you love, be it a neighbor, a friend’s child,
Blueprint Banter Sessions: Staff
Blueprint Banter Sessions: Staff
Blueprint Banter Sessions are open forums where students, staff, and faculty can discuss key educational issues share updates, and collaboratively develop solution to enhance academic programming and student services. These
KIN-VIP Support Group Building Family Connections
KIN-VIP Support Group Building Family Connections
Oftentimes, one of the most difficult issues related to kinship care is navigating relationships with family members or close friends. Whether it is caring for your children’s children, a family
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DSW Info Session
DSW Info Session
Turn Your Goals into Reality Explore our Doctorate of Social Work (DSW) program during an online info session. Registration link is at the end of the event listing, under 'Website'.
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Blueprint Banter Sessions: Faculty
Blueprint Banter Sessions: Faculty
Blueprint Banter Sessions are open forums where students, staff, and faculty can discuss key educational issues share updates, and collaboratively develop solution to enhance academic programming and student services. These
2 events,
KIN-VIP Support Group Kinship Families Impacted By Substance Use
KIN-VIP Support Group Kinship Families Impacted By Substance Use
This new KIN-VIP Support Group will provide a community of support for kinship caregivers who have been impacted by a family member’s substance use. This group will offer a safe
Northeastern Citizen Review Panel
Northeastern Citizen Review Panel
Citizen Review Panels (CRPs) are groups of caring volunteers that work to improve the well-being of children, families, and communities across Kentucky. To learn more about CRPs or join a
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BASW Info Session
BASW Info Session
Are You Wildly Passionate About Social Work? Explore the Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BASW) program during an online info session. REGISTER HERE The UK Difference Graduates from our
Undergraduate Criminal Justice Info Session
Undergraduate Criminal Justice Info Session
Pursue your Passion for the Greater Good Explore College of Social Work’s newest Criminal Justice program during our online info session! REGISTER HERE The UK Difference Graduates from our
MSW Info Session
MSW Info Session
Explore our Master of Social Work (MSW) program during an online info session. Registration link is below, under 'Website' The UK Difference Our MSW program is an Advanced Generalist program
MSCJ Info Session
MSCJ Info Session
Please join us as we discuss the upcoming Master of Science in Criminal Justice program! This info session will be held virtually over Zoom. Please register by using the link
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Jefferson Citizen Review Panel
Jefferson Citizen Review Panel
Citizen Review Panels (CRPs) are groups of caring volunteers that work to improve the well-being of children, families, and communities across Kentucky. To learn more about CRPs or join a
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Salt River Trail Citizen Review Panel
Salt River Trail Citizen Review Panel
Citizen Review Panels (CRPs) are groups of caring volunteers that work to improve the well-being of children, families, and communities across Kentucky. To learn more about CRPs or join a
KIN-VIP Support Group Kinship Families Impacted By Substance Use
KIN-VIP Support Group Kinship Families Impacted By Substance Use
This new KIN-VIP Support Group will provide a community of support for kinship caregivers who have been impacted by a family member’s substance use. This group will offer a safe
0 events,
1 event,
DSW Info Session
DSW Info Session
Turn Your Goals into Reality Explore our Doctorate of Social Work (DSW) program during an online info session. Registration link is at the end of the event listing, under 'Website'.
1 event,
Two Rivers Citizen Review Panel
Two Rivers Citizen Review Panel
Citizen Review Panels (CRPs) are groups of caring volunteers that work to improve the well-being of children, families, and communities across Kentucky. To learn more about CRPs or join a
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Southern Bluegrass Citizen Review Panel
Southern Bluegrass Citizen Review Panel
Citizen Review Panels (CRPs) are groups of caring volunteers that work to improve the well-being of children, families, and communities across Kentucky. To learn more about CRPs or join a
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1 event,
Eastern Mountain Region Citizen Review Panel
Eastern Mountain Region Citizen Review Panel
Citizen Review Panels (CRPs) are groups of caring volunteers that work to improve the well-being of children, families, and communities across Kentucky. To learn more about CRPs or join a
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Northern Bluegrass Citizen Review Panel
Northern Bluegrass Citizen Review Panel
Citizen Review Panels (CRPs) are groups of caring volunteers that work to improve the well-being of children, families, and communities across Kentucky. To learn more about CRPs or join a
1 event,
Cumberland Region Citizen Review Panel
Cumberland Region Citizen Review Panel
Citizen Review Panels (CRPs) are groups of caring volunteers that work to improve the well-being of children, families, and communities across Kentucky. To learn more about CRPs or join a
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