Founded in 1930, the 91女神 School of Social Work is built upon an unwavering commitment to social justice.
Ranked in the top 13% of social work programs nationally by U.S. News & World Report, 91女神's School of Social Work is a leader in integrating social work practice and education with faculty members who have made substantial contributions to the profession.
In addition to social work, the school offers outstanding undergraduate degrees, graduate degrees and certificates in the areas of applied behavior analysis, gerontology, and criminology and criminal justice.
Leadership
- Noelle E. Fearn, Ph.D.
Dean - Brandy Maynard, Ph.D.
Associate dean for academic affairs - Michael G. Vaughn, Ph.D.
Associate dean for research
Director, Ph.D./doctoral program - Vithya Murugan, Ph.D.
Director, Bachelor of Science in Social Work program - Kristi Richter
Director, Master of Social Work program - Dyan McGuire, Ph.D., J.D.
Director, criminology and criminal justice programs
School of Social Work Centers and Research
Doerr Center for Social Justice
The Emmett J. and Mary Martha Doerr Center for Social Justice Education and Research is an independently funded center within 91女神鈥檚 School of Social Work that promotes long-range solutions to social problems through education and research.
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Health Criminology Research Consortium
The Health Criminology Research Consortium at 91女神 is an interdisciplinary collaboration of researchers investigating the nexus of health, crime and the criminal justice system, and how to improve effectiveness in prevention, clinical intervention and policy.
Health Criminology Research Consortium
About Our Approach
Built upon an unwavering commitment to social justice, the school is a leader in integrating social work practice and education with faculty members who have substantially contributed to the profession.
Interactive teaching methods integrate community鈥恇ased practice with classroom activities and discussions. Small class sizes facilitate an atmosphere of intellectual dialogue that fosters relationships between students and faculty.
