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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.
We look forward to returning for in-person instruction and activities this autumn quarter 2021. Updates regarding wearing masks, COVID-19 vaccines, testing, prevention and more can be found here.
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. Our core values 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.
We are Hiring!
Check out the positions below and apply today:
Giving Opportunities
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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.
BACJ
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
The innovative Criminal Justice major uses a social justice lens focusing on harm reduction, rehabilitative and restorative approaches to crime and justice. Complete your degree on-campus or 100% online.
