School of Social Work

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Timothy Rehner, Ph.D., Director
Jerome Kolbo, Ph.D., MSW Program Coordinator
118 College Drive #5114
Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001
(601) 266-4163
www.usm.edu/socialwork

Forster, Hrostowski, Hurst, Kolbo, J. Lee, Rehner

Unit Description

The primary purpose of the School of Social Work is to provide professional social work education to undergraduate and graduate students. The school offers the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree and the Master of Social Work (MSW) degree.

The social work profession recognizes the BSW degree as preparing students for entry-level social work practice in social service agency settings. The MSW degree prepares students for advanced practice in agency settings and in private practice. The school is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

The USM School of Social Work develops and transmits social work knowledge and skills consistent with the values of the profession, informed by the culture and history of Mississippi. We are inspired by a vision of social justice and advocacy for the health and well-being of all people. Our graduates engage clients who primarily reside in the increasingly diverse Gulf South to produce dynamic solutions for personal, interpersonal, and system problems-especially those unique to the poor, oppressed, and underserved.

Offerings for Non-Majors

A number of courses offered within the School of Social Work do not have prerequisites and may be excellent choices for electives by non-majors. These courses include

Interdisciplinary Minor in Gerontology

The School of Social Work participates in the interdisciplinary minor in gerontology and the graduate certificate in gerontology. Specific requirements and courses available for the minor and the certificate can be found under the Interdisciplinary Minor and Graduate Certificate in Gerontology headings in the College of Health  section of this Bulletin.

Programs

• Master of Social Work, M.S.W.

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