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Diane Young"Welcome to the University of Washington Tacoma’s Social Work Program! Whether you are pursuing a BASW, MSW or BA in Criminal Justice, you will find excellent opportunities for academic and professional growth. Our accomplished faculty and staff are invested in your success."

Diane Young, Ph.D., M.S.W. Director and Associate Professor

2011 BASW graduatesThe University of Washington Tacoma Master of Social Work (MSW) degree and the Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Social Welfare (commonly referred to as the BASW program) are accredited degree programs and alternative programs of the University of Washington School of Social Work. The MSW degree was established in 1998 and the BASW degree in 2002.

The UW Tacoma Social Work program has strong ties to the community with nearly 100 of our current Social Work students completing practicum placements in the surrounding area, faculty conducting collaborative research with partners in our community and numerous alumni actively involved in service and helping professions largely in the South Puget Sound region.

In 2010 the Social Work Program established a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Criminal Justice. This program is unique in that it emphasizes a social justice perspective, designed to help students understand criminal justice issues from restorative and rehabilitative approaches.

The Social Work program is still accepting applications for the Criminal Justice and Social Welfare autumn 2012 admissions. Please refer to our Criminal Justice How to Apply and Social Welfare How to Apply pages for more information.
BASW class of 2012

 

News

  • Upcoming scholarship deadlines and events - May 2012
    As spring quarter nears its end, there are still a few scholarship programs with deadlines upcoming, as well as some fantastic year-end events. This Thursday, May 17 is the 6th Annual Global Honors Colloquium from 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. in the Carwein Auditorium (KEY 102). Consider attending to explore Global Honors student capstone work in a variety of exciting fields. Upcoming Scholarship Information Sessions:
  • School of Social Work announces the Washington State Alliance for Child Welfare Excellence partnership
    University of Washington president Michael Young announced The Washington State Alliance for Child Welfare Excellence on May 10, 2012. This partnership between the UW School of Social Work, the UW Tacoma Social Work Program, the Eastern Washington University School of Social Work and Children's Administration, will provide professional development for the state's social workers who work in child welfare.
  • Professor Charles Emlet
    Emlet selected as Fulbright scholar for research on HIV/AIDS and aging
    UW Tacoma Professor Charles Emlet has been selected as a Fulbright Visiting Research Chair in Science and the Environment at McMaster University in Ontario, Canada. He is the sixth UW Tacoma faculty member selected as a Fulbright scholar.
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    Calling all UW Tacoma study abroad students!
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