The School of Social Work and Criminal Justice is operating remotely, Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Staff can be contacted by email.
For resources for students affected by COVID-19, please see this document or visit the website for the Office of the Chancellor.
Fostering Safety and Healing at the Intersections of Social Work and Criminal Justice
MSW
Master of Social Work
UW Tacoma's part-time, evening Master of Social Work (MSW) programs seek to enroll well-qualified students with diverse backgrounds. We especially seek applicants who are committed to work with diverse populations.
BASW
Bachelor of Arts in Social Welfare
The Social Welfare major is dedicated to preparing competent, ethical, and culturally sensitive social workers with specialized knowledge and skills who are committed to evidence-based practice and to planned social change.
CJ
Criminal Justice
The Criminal Justice degree offers a multidisciplinary understanding of crime and justice within the framework of broader social processes within our society. It looks at all major aspects of the justice system from an ecological systems approach rather than a specialization in one narrow content area. The curriculum provides a theoretical understanding of the discipline, combined with an understanding of the scientific method as it applies to criminal justice.
Affirming Social Justice
The social work and criminal justice faculty and staff are committed to social justice as the foundation for engaging with our students, one another, and the communities we serve.
This commitment is reflected in our core values, which include:
- Empowering individuals as change agents;
- Reducing systemic and societal barriers that impede individuals from achieving their full potential;
- Fostering a community that promotes critical self-reflection, discovery, and action;
- Engaging micro and macro practice to advocate and achieve a more compassionate and equitable society.
Committed to Our Community
The School of Social Work and Criminal Justice has strong ties to the South Puget Sound community: our graduate and undergraduate students complete local internships and practicum placements; our faculty conducts collaborative research with partners in our community; and our alumni are actively involved in service and helping professions largely in the South Puget Sound region.
Learn more about community engagement and endowment opportunities.
Giving Opportunities
Visit our Giving Page to learn more about needs, find opportunities, and make a gift.
