We want to know you
Our students are not just a number, we know them by their names.
WHY EARN YOUR SOCIAL WORK DEGREE FROM UAPB?
We are equipping and empowering professionals to become agents of change! Serving individuals, groups, families, communities and abroad through providing support and services which promotes growth, increases self-sufficiency and confidence, along with many other positive impacts. YOU can HELP change the world by selecting our program.
SW FACTS
Take pride in earning your degree from a professional program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
Open-door policy
We have an open-door policy. Maintaining continual support to our students during office hours.
Producing world-changers
We equip and empower individuals to become World Changers.
Quality Academics
We provide quality education with a personal touch.
Students are our greatest asset
We love our students.
Setting Professional Standards
Students are engaged in the practice that is consistent with the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics.
Experience Social work at UAPB
Scholarship- B. A. & Gladys Turner Scholarship
Learn more about scholarships designed to help students in Social Work pay for college.
Internships Opportunities
Students who are seniors will have the opportunity to choose from a list of agencies and organizations that interest them. There are many opportunities for internship placement which include, but are not limited to, juveniles, child welfare, schools, non-profit, drug recovery, mental health, etc.
Hands-on Opportunities
Serving our community! – Every year the Social Work Department participates in the university’s Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. Food baskets are given to families in need in the community. The department also donates food, clothes, coats, and toys to CASA Women’s Shelter during Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.
Sharing our time! The Social Work Department has volunteered at the Springs of Pine Bluff Nursing Home and Rehabilitation, playing BINGO with the residents.
The Social Work Department has volunteered at Targeting Our People’s Priorities with Service (TOPPS), a non-profit organization.”
Our Programs
Social Work Club
SW Club – Students of social work majors and non-social work majors, come together and participate in on-campus activities as well as focus on community services, off campus.
National Association of Black Social Workers
NABSW – The National Association of Black Social Workers, are committed to enhancing the quality of life and empowering people of African ancestry through advocacy, human services delivery, and research.
National Association of Social Workers
NASW – All students become a member of the National Association of Social Workers their junior year, going into their senior year.
