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\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n ELEMENTOR CONTAINMENT RESETS\n Prevents Elementor wrapper styles from bleeding into our\n custom HTML content blocks.\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 *\/\n\n\/* Zero out all padding\/margin\/gap\/background on every Elementor wrapper *\/\n.elementor-widget-container,\n.elementor-widget-wrap,\n.elementor-widget-wrap > .elementor-element,\n.elementor-section .elementor-container,\n.elementor-section .elementor-row,\n.e-con,\n.e-con-inner,\n.e-child,\n.e-con > .e-con-inner {\n padding: 0 !important;\n margin: 0 !important;\n gap: 0 !important;\n background: transparent !important;\n background-color: transparent !important;\n background-image: none !important;\n border: none !important;\n box-shadow: none !important;\n max-width: none !important;\n width: 100% !important;\n}\n\n\/* Section-level Elementor wrappers *\/\n.elementor-section,\n.elementor-top-section,\n.elementor-inner-section {\n padding: 0 !important;\n margin: 0 !important;\n background: transparent !important;\n background-color: transparent !important;\n background-image: none !important;\n}\n\n\/* Strip Elementor heading color overrides *\/\n.elementor-widget-container h1,\n.elementor-widget-container h2,\n.elementor-widget-container h3,\n.elementor-widget-container h4,\n.elementor-widget-container h5,\n.elementor-widget-container p,\n.elementor-widget-container a {\n color: inherit !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Dark section hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\n .hero and .cta-band.dk MUST stay dark regardless of\n Elementor theme color injection.\n\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.hero,\n.hero * {\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.hero__inner {\n justify-items: center !important;\n text-align: center !important;\n}\n.hero__inner > div {\n display: flex !important;\n flex-direction: column !important;\n align-items: center !important;\n text-align: center !important;\n max-width: 780px !important;\n margin: 0 auto !important;\n}\n.hero__btns {\n justify-content: center !important;\n}\n.hero__desc {\n max-width: 640px !important;\n margin-left: auto !important;\n margin-right: auto !important;\n}\n.hero__tag {\n display: inline-block !important;\n}\n.hero {\n background-color: #00152E !important;\n background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #00152E 0%, #002147 60%, #003366 100%) !important;\n position: relative !important;\n}\n.cta-band.dk {\n background-color: #002147 !important;\n background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #00152E 0%, #002147 100%) !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.cta-band.dk * {\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.cta-band.dk .btn--primary {\n background-color: #00659E !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.cta-band.dk .btn--outline-white {\n border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6) !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Section background hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.sec {\n background-color: #FFFFFF !important;\n color: #1C2430 !important;\n}\n.sec--off {\n background-color: #F3F7FB !important;\n color: #1C2430 !important;\n}\n.sec--surface {\n background-color: #E6EEF6 !important;\n color: #1C2430 !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Text color hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.sec .sec-title,\n.sec .sec-eyebrow,\n.sec h2,\n.sec h3 {\n color: #002147 !important;\n}\n.sec p,\n.sec li,\n.sec dd,\n.sec dt {\n color: #4A5060 !important;\n}\n.sec a {\n color: #00629A !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 About section hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.about-facts {\n background: #E6EEF6 !important;\n border-radius: 8px !important;\n padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem) !important;\n}\n.about-facts__title {\n color: #00629A !important;\n font-weight: 700 !important;\n}\n.about-facts dl dt {\n color: #636B78 !important;\n text-transform: uppercase !important;\n font-size: .72rem !important;\n letter-spacing: .08em !important;\n font-weight: 700 !important;\n}\n.about-facts dl dd {\n color: #1C2430 !important;\n font-size: .97rem !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Card hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.card {\n background: #FFFFFF !important;\n border: 1px solid #C2D4E6 !important;\n border-radius: 8px !important;\n}\n.card__eyebrow { color: #00629A !important; }\n.card__title { color: #002147 !important; }\n.card__text { color: #4A5060 !important; }\n.card__link { color: #00629A !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Faculty card hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.faculty-card {\n background: #FFFFFF !important;\n border: 1px solid #C2D4E6 !important;\n border-radius: 8px !important;\n}\n.faculty-card__name { color: #002147 !important; }\n.faculty-card__title { color: #636B78 !important; }\n.faculty-card__contact, \n.faculty-card__contact a { color: #00629A !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Resource list hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.resource-item {\n background: #FFFFFF !important;\n border: 1px solid #C2D4E6 !important;\n border-bottom-color: #C2D4E6 !important;\n}\n.resource-item__name { color: #002147 !important; }\n.resource-item__desc { color: #4A5060 !important; }\n.resource-item__link { color: #00629A !important; border-color: #00629A !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Program card hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.program-card {\n background: #FFFFFF !important;\n border: 1px solid #C2D4E6 !important;\n border-radius: 8px !important;\n color: #1C2430 !important;\n}\n.program-card__name { color: #002147 !important; }\n.program-card__level { color: #636B78 !important; }\n.program-card__dot { background: #008ED6 !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Tab hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.tabs__btn {\n background: transparent !important;\n color: #002147 !important;\n border-color: #C2D4E6 !important;\n}\n.tabs__btn[aria-selected=\"true\"] {\n background: #002147 !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n border-color: #002147 !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Accordion hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.accordion__trigger {\n background: #FFFFFF !important;\n color: #002147 !important;\n border-color: #C2D4E6 !important;\n}\n.accordion__trigger[aria-expanded=\"true\"] {\n background: #002147 !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.accordion__body { \n background: #FFFFFF !important; \n color: #4A5060 !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Nav drawer hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.fnav-drawer {\n background: #002147 !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.fnav-drawer__header {\n background: #00152E !important;\n border-bottom-color: rgba(0,142,214,0.3) !important;\n}\n.fnav-drawer__title { color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n.fnav-drawer__eyebrow { color: #3DB4F0 !important; }\n.fnav-item { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85) !important; }\n.fnav-item.is-active,\n.fnav-item:hover { color: #FFFFFF !important; background: rgba(0,142,214,0.2) !important; }\n.fnav-group__label { color: #3DB4F0 !important; }\n.fnav-drawer__footer { color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n.fnav-footer-link { color: #FFFFFF !important; text-decoration: none; }\n.fnav-footer-link:hover { color: #3DB4F0 !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Hero text hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.hero__tag { color: #3DB4F0 !important; }\n.hero__title { color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n.hero__desc { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85) !important; }\n.hero__btns .btn--primary { background-color: #00659E !important; color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n.hero__btns .btn--outline-white { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6) !important; color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Breadcrumb hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.breadcrumb { background: #002147 !important; }\n.breadcrumb a, .breadcrumb span { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75) !important; }\n.breadcrumb [aria-current=\"page\"] { color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Contact section hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.contact-items { color: #1C2430 !important; }\n.contact-item__label { color: #636B78 !important; }\n.contact-item__val { color: #1C2430 !important; }\n.contact-item__val a { color: #00629A !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Skip link \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.skip-link:focus {\n background: #008ED6 !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 BTT button \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.jsu-btt {\n background: #00659E !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Menu toggle \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.fnav-toggle {\n background: #002147 !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.fnav-toggle:hover { background: #007ABB !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 WCAG: Ensure minimum contrast on all body text \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\nbody { \n background-color: #FFFFFF !important; \n color: #1C2430 !important;\n}\n\n\n\/* \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 TICKER STRIP \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 *\/\n.ticker-wrap{\n background:#00152E;\n border-top:1px solid rgba(0,142,214,.25);\n border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,142,214,.25);\n overflow:hidden;\n padding:.55rem 0;\n position:relative;\n}\n.ticker-wrap::before,\n.ticker-wrap::after{\n content:'';\n position:absolute;\n top:0;bottom:0;\n width:80px;\n z-index:2;\n pointer-events:none;\n}\n.ticker-wrap::before{\n left:0;\n background:linear-gradient(to right,#00152E,transparent);\n}\n.ticker-wrap::after{\n right:0;\n background:linear-gradient(to left,#00152E,transparent);\n}\n.ticker-label{\n position:absolute;\n left:0;top:50%;\n transform:translateY(-50%);\n background:#008ED6;\n color:#FFFFFF;\n font-family:var(--fh);\n font-size:.65rem;\n font-weight:700;\n letter-spacing:.12em;\n text-transform:uppercase;\n padding:.35rem .75rem;\n z-index:3;\n white-space:nowrap;\n}\n.ticker-track{\n display:flex;\n align-items:center;\n gap:0;\n width:max-content;\n animation:ticker-scroll 40s linear infinite;\n padding-left:160px;\n}\n.ticker-track:hover{animation-play-state:paused;}\n.ticker-item{\n display:inline-flex;\n align-items:center;\n gap:.5rem;\n white-space:nowrap;\n padding:0 1.5rem;\n font-family:var(--fh);\n font-size:.78rem;\n font-weight:500;\n color:rgba(255,255,255,.75);\n transition:color .2s;\n text-decoration:none;\n}\n.ticker-item:hover{color:#3DB4F0;}\n.ticker-item::before{\n content:'';\n display:inline-block;\n width:4px;height:4px;\n border-radius:50%;\n background:#008ED6;\n flex-shrink:0;\n}\n@keyframes ticker-scroll{\n 0%{transform:translateX(0);}\n 100%{transform:translateX(-50%);}\n}\n@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){\n .ticker-track{animation:none;overflow-x:auto;}\n}\n\/* 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<div class=\"w\"><div class=\"hero__inner\"><div>\n <span class=\"hero__tag\">COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES<\/span>\n <h1 class=\"hero__title\" id=\"hero-h\">School of <em>Social Work<\/em><\/h1>\n <p class=\"hero__desc\">\u201cChallenging Minds, Changing Lives.\u201d \u2014 Empowering individuals, families, and communities through education, research, and practice in social work.<\/p>\n <div class=\"hero__btns\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/apply\/\" class=\"btn btn--primary\">Apply Now<\/a>\n <a href=\"#Contact\" class=\"btn btn--outline-white\">Contact Us<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"sec\" id=\"About\" aria-labelledby=\"about-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"about-grid\">\n <div class=\"about-body\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Empowering Individuals<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"about-h\">About the School of Social Work<\/h2>\n <p>The School of Social Work provides educational opportunities for a diverse group of 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Students learn the knowledge, skills, values, and ethics of the profession of social work in a supportive academic environment. The School produces graduates who apply their knowledge and skills to improve the Urban quality of life in Mississippi, the nation, and the world. Through their work, graduates empower vulnerable individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. Graduates are expected to demonstrate serious concern for economic, political, and social justice through practice, continuing education, and research.<\/p>\n <div style=\"display:flex;gap:.75rem;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:1.5rem;\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/socialwork\/administration\/#topOfContent\" class=\"btn btn--primary\">Administration<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/socialwork\/files\/2023\/05\/Jackson-State-Universit-Licensure.pdf\" class=\"btn btn--outline-navy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Professional Licensing Statement (PDF)<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"about-facts\">\n <dl>\n <div><dt>School<\/dt><dd>School of Social Work<\/dd><\/div>\n <div><dt>College<\/dt><dd><a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/chs\/\">College of Health Sciences<\/a><\/dd><\/div>\n <div><dt>BSW Location<\/dt><dd>Main Campus<br>College of Business Building, 4th Floor<\/dd><\/div>\n <div><dt>Graduate Location<\/dt><dd>Universities Center<br>3825 Ridgewood Road, Suite 3<\/dd><\/div>\n <div><dt>Associate Dean\u2019s Office<\/dt><dd><a href=\"tel:+16019798896\">(601) 979-8896<\/a><\/dd><\/div>\n <div><dt>B.S.W. Program<\/dt><dd><a href=\"tel:+16019792631\">(601) 979-2631<\/a><\/dd><\/div>\n <div><dt>M.S.W. & Ph.D.<\/dt><dd><a href=\"tel:+16019798869\">(601) 979-8869<\/a><\/dd><\/div>\n <\/dl>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"accred-band\">\n <div class=\"accred-item\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cswe.org\/accreditation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/socialwork\/files\/2023\/05\/CSWE_AccreditedByBOA_v2_RGB_WEB300-300x206.png\" alt=\"Council on Social Work Education Board of Accreditation logo\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Home\">\n <\/a>\n <p class=\"accred-item__text\">The B.S.W. and M.S.W. Programs are accredited by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cswe.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Council on Social Work Education\u2019s Board of Accreditation (CSWE)<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"accred-item\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gadesocialwork.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/socialwork\/files\/2023\/05\/GADE-Logo-Web.png\" alt=\"Group for the Advancement of Doctoral Education logo\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Home\">\n <\/a>\n <p class=\"accred-item__text\">The Ph.D. in Social Work Program is affiliated with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gadesocialwork.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Group for the Advancement of Doctoral Education (GADE)<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"sec sec--off\" id=\"Programs\" aria-labelledby=\"programs-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Academic Programs Offered<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"programs-h\">Degrees offered<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"degree-cards\">\n <div class=\"degree-card\">\n <div class=\"degree-card__label\">Undergraduate<\/div>\n <div class=\"degree-card__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/socialwork\/bachelor-of-social-work\/#topOfContent\" style=\"color:inherit;text-decoration:none;\">Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.)<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"degree-card\">\n <div class=\"degree-card__label\">Graduate<\/div>\n <div class=\"degree-card__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/socialwork\/masters-of-social-work-program\/#topOfContent\" style=\"color:inherit;text-decoration:none;\">Master of Social Work (M.S.W.)<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"degree-card\">\n <div class=\"degree-card__label\">Doctoral<\/div>\n <div class=\"degree-card__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/socialwork\/phd-program\/#topOfContent\" style=\"color:inherit;text-decoration:none;\">Ph.D. Program in Social Work<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"display:flex;gap:.75rem;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:1.5rem;\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/apply\/\" class=\"btn btn--primary\">Apply Now<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/futuretiger.jsums.edu\/tourpicker.asp\" class=\"btn btn--outline-navy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit<\/a>\n <a href=\"#Contact\" class=\"btn btn--outline-navy\">Contact Us<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"sec\" id=\"about-program\" aria-labelledby=\"about-prog-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">About the Program<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"about-prog-h\">Bring change in the community<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"photo-feature\" style=\"margin-bottom:1.5rem;\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/socialwork\/files\/2025\/07\/3bc9e09a-fe01-4979-9fea-929ffc1d673c-scaled.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/socialwork\/files\/2025\/07\/3bc9e09a-fe01-4979-9fea-929ffc1d673c-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"School of Social Work students in the community\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Home\">\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n <p style=\"font-family:'Crimson Pro',Georgia,serif;font-size:1.05rem;color:#4A5060;line-height:1.85;max-width:760px;margin-bottom:1.5rem;\">The School of Social Work Program seeks to prepare students to become leaders in enhancing the quality of life and seeking solutions to social problems. It is particularly concerned with the consequences of injustice, and thus focuses on the empowerment of at-risk populations and the advancement of social, economic, and political justice in all communities. The program is especially committed to increasing students\u2019 understanding and appreciation of diverse life experiences.<\/p>\n\n <div style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.75rem;margin-bottom:2rem;\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/socialwork\/administration\/#topOfContent\" class=\"btn btn--outline-navy\">Administration<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/socialwork\/program-assessments-slos\/#topOfContent\" class=\"btn btn--outline-navy\">Program Assessments\/SLOs<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/socialwork\/field-instruction-2\/#topOfContent\" class=\"btn btn--outline-navy\">Office of Field Education<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/socialwork\/student-organizations\/#topOfContent\" class=\"btn btn--outline-navy\">Student Organizations<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/socialwork\/alumni\/#topOfContent\" class=\"btn btn--outline-navy\">Alumni<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/socialwork\/category\/news\/\" class=\"btn btn--outline-navy\">News<\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n <h3 style=\"font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;font-size:1rem;font-weight:700;color:#002147;margin-bottom:.75rem;\">Learn by doing<\/h3>\n\n <div class=\"photo-feature\" style=\"margin-bottom:1.25rem;max-width:640px;\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/socialwork\/files\/2025\/07\/1af5030b-9447-4b98-bd40-8a7417d10fa1-scaled.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/socialwork\/files\/2025\/07\/1af5030b-9447-4b98-bd40-8a7417d10fa1-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"Social Work students engaged in community practice\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Home\">\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n <p style=\"font-family:'Crimson Pro',Georgia,serif;font-size:1rem;color:#4A5060;line-height:1.85;max-width:760px;margin-bottom:.75rem;\">The School of Social Work is especially committed to increasing students\u2019 understanding and appreciation of diverse life experiences. While guiding both traditional and nontraditional students from varied backgrounds toward professional careers in social work, the program seeks to provide special support and sensitivity to students with the potential for success in this field.<\/p>\n <p style=\"font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;font-size:.88rem;font-weight:700;color:#002147;margin-bottom:1rem;\">\u201cChallenging Minds, Changing Lives.\u201d<\/p>\n\n <p style=\"font-family:'Crimson Pro',Georgia,serif;font-size:1rem;color:#4A5060;line-height:1.85;max-width:760px;margin-bottom:0;\">Gain real-world experience expanding outside of the classroom. Learn how to succeed by facing real challenges within the community.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"sec sec--off\" id=\"Career\" aria-labelledby=\"career-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Career Opportunities<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"career-h\">Career opportunities<\/h2>\n <p class=\"sec-body\">School of Social Work graduates have a plethora of career options after completing their studies. Here are some of the positions graduates pursue:<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"career-grid\">\n <div class=\"career-item\">Health Educator<\/div>\n <div class=\"career-item\">Habilitation Specialist<\/div>\n <div class=\"career-item\">Outreach Worker<\/div>\n <div class=\"career-item\">Research Assistant<\/div>\n <div class=\"career-item\">Social Work Intern<\/div>\n <div class=\"career-item\">Program Specialist<\/div>\n <div class=\"career-item\">Case Manager<\/div>\n <div class=\"career-item\">Child Welfare Specialist<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"margin-top:1.5rem;\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/socialwork\/prospective-students\/#Expect\" class=\"btn btn--primary\">Prospective Students<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/socialwork\/mapscholar\/\" class=\"btn btn--outline-navy\" style=\"margin-left:.75rem;\">MAP Scholarship<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"sec\" id=\"Research\" aria-labelledby=\"research-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Research<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"research-h\">Research at the School of Social Work<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"background:#FFFFFF;border:1px solid #C2D4E6;border-radius:8px;padding:1.5rem;max-width:680px;\">\n <p style=\"font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;font-size:.92rem;font-weight:700;color:#002147;margin-bottom:.5rem;\">The School of Social Work houses the Mississippi Child Welfare Institute.<\/p>\n <p style=\"font-family:'Crimson Pro',Georgia,serif;font-size:1rem;color:#4A5060;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:1rem;\">Want to learn more? Click below to view our program.<\/p>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/mcwi\" class=\"btn btn--primary\">Mississippi Child Welfare Institute<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"sec sec--off\" id=\"Resources\" aria-labelledby=\"resources-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Resources<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"resources-h\">Student resources & forms<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(260px,1fr));gap:2rem;\">\n\n <div>\n <div class=\"resource-section\">\n <div class=\"resource-section__title\">BSW Admissions<\/div>\n <ul class=\"resource-section__list\">\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/socialwork\/bsw-admissions\/#topOfContent\">BSW Admissions<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfWPcFrzGdH3_SGzg-N2-FIpL-OqguIu0ZLZVrec3kRPdVlAw\/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=100719374773778685354\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">B.S.W. 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\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.about-facts {\n background: #E6EEF6 !important;\n border-radius: 8px !important;\n padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem) !important;\n}\n.about-facts__title {\n color: #00629A !important;\n font-weight: 700 !important;\n}\n.about-facts dl dt {\n color: #636B78 !important;\n text-transform: uppercase !important;\n font-size: .72rem !important;\n letter-spacing: .08em !important;\n font-weight: 700 !important;\n}\n.about-facts dl dd {\n color: #1C2430 !important;\n font-size: .97rem !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Card hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.card {\n background: #FFFFFF !important;\n border: 1px solid #C2D4E6 !important;\n border-radius: 8px !important;\n}\n.card__eyebrow { color: #00629A !important; }\n.card__title { color: #002147 !important; }\n.card__text { color: #4A5060 !important; }\n.card__link { color: #00629A !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Faculty card hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.faculty-card {\n background: #FFFFFF !important;\n border: 1px solid #C2D4E6 !important;\n border-radius: 8px !important;\n}\n.faculty-card__name { color: #002147 !important; }\n.faculty-card__title { color: #636B78 !important; }\n.faculty-card__contact, \n.faculty-card__contact a { color: #00629A !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Resource list hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.resource-item {\n background: #FFFFFF !important;\n border: 1px solid #C2D4E6 !important;\n border-bottom-color: #C2D4E6 !important;\n}\n.resource-item__name { color: #002147 !important; }\n.resource-item__desc { color: #4A5060 !important; }\n.resource-item__link { color: #00629A !important; border-color: #00629A !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Program card hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.program-card {\n background: #FFFFFF !important;\n border: 1px solid #C2D4E6 !important;\n border-radius: 8px !important;\n color: #1C2430 !important;\n}\n.program-card__name { color: #002147 !important; }\n.program-card__level { color: #636B78 !important; }\n.program-card__dot { background: #008ED6 !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Tab hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.tabs__btn {\n background: transparent !important;\n color: #002147 !important;\n border-color: #C2D4E6 !important;\n}\n.tabs__btn[aria-selected=\"true\"] {\n background: #002147 !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n border-color: #002147 !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Accordion hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.accordion__trigger {\n background: #FFFFFF !important;\n color: #002147 !important;\n border-color: #C2D4E6 !important;\n}\n.accordion__trigger[aria-expanded=\"true\"] {\n background: #002147 !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.accordion__body { \n background: #FFFFFF !important; \n color: #4A5060 !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Nav drawer hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.fnav-drawer {\n background: #002147 !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.fnav-drawer__header {\n background: #00152E !important;\n border-bottom-color: rgba(0,142,214,0.3) !important;\n}\n.fnav-drawer__title { color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n.fnav-drawer__eyebrow { color: #3DB4F0 !important; }\n.fnav-item { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85) !important; }\n.fnav-item.is-active,\n.fnav-item:hover { color: #FFFFFF !important; background: rgba(0,142,214,0.2) !important; }\n.fnav-group__label { color: #3DB4F0 !important; }\n.fnav-drawer__footer { color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n.fnav-footer-link { color: #FFFFFF !important; text-decoration: none; }\n.fnav-footer-link:hover { color: #3DB4F0 !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Hero text hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.hero__tag { color: #3DB4F0 !important; }\n.hero__title { color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n.hero__desc { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85) !important; }\n.hero__btns .btn--primary { background-color: #00659E !important; color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n.hero__btns .btn--outline-white { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6) !important; color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Breadcrumb hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.breadcrumb { background: #002147 !important; }\n.breadcrumb a, .breadcrumb span { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75) !important; }\n.breadcrumb [aria-current=\"page\"] { color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Contact section hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.contact-items { color: #1C2430 !important; }\n.contact-item__label { color: #636B78 !important; }\n.contact-item__val { color: #1C2430 !important; }\n.contact-item__val a { color: #00629A !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Skip link \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.skip-link:focus {\n background: #008ED6 !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 BTT button \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.jsu-btt {\n background: #00659E !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Menu toggle \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.fnav-toggle {\n background: #002147 !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.fnav-toggle:hover { background: #007ABB !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 WCAG: Ensure minimum contrast on all body text \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\nbody { \n background-color: #FFFFFF !important; \n color: #1C2430 !important;\n}\n\n\n\/* \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 TICKER STRIP 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white-space:nowrap;\n}\n.ticker-track{\n display:flex;\n align-items:center;\n gap:0;\n width:max-content;\n animation:ticker-scroll 40s linear infinite;\n padding-left:160px;\n}\n.ticker-track:hover{animation-play-state:paused;}\n.ticker-item{\n display:inline-flex;\n align-items:center;\n gap:.5rem;\n white-space:nowrap;\n padding:0 1.5rem;\n font-family:var(--fh);\n font-size:.78rem;\n font-weight:500;\n color:rgba(255,255,255,.75);\n transition:color .2s;\n text-decoration:none;\n}\n.ticker-item:hover{color:#3DB4F0;}\n.ticker-item::before{\n content:'';\n display:inline-block;\n width:4px;height:4px;\n border-radius:50%;\n background:#008ED6;\n flex-shrink:0;\n}\n@keyframes ticker-scroll{\n 0%{transform:translateX(0);}\n 100%{transform:translateX(-50%);}\n}\n@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){\n .ticker-track{animation:none;overflow-x:auto;}\n}\n\/* 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\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.fnav-toggle__label {\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Skip link always has explicit colors \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.skip-link {\n background-color: #00659E !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Breadcrumb: sit flush below global header \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\nbody {\n padding-top: 65px !important;\n background-color: #002147 !important;\n}\n.breadcrumb {\n margin-top: 0 !important;\n 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<div class=\"w\"><div class=\"hero__inner\"><div>\n <span class=\"hero__tag\">COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES<\/span>\n <h1 class=\"hero__title\" id=\"hero-h\">School of <em>Social Work<\/em><\/h1>\n <p class=\"hero__desc\">\u201cChallenging Minds, Changing Lives.\u201d \u2014 Empowering individuals, families, and communities through education, research, and practice in social work.<\/p>\n <div class=\"hero__btns\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/apply\/\" class=\"btn btn--primary\">Apply Now<\/a>\n <a href=\"#Contact\" class=\"btn btn--outline-white\">Contact Us<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"sec\" id=\"About\" aria-labelledby=\"about-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"about-grid\">\n <div class=\"about-body\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Empowering Individuals<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"about-h\">About the School of Social Work<\/h2>\n <p>The School of Social Work provides educational opportunities for a diverse group of students to earn degrees at the baccalaureate, master\u2019s, and doctoral levels. Students learn the knowledge, skills, values, and ethics of the profession of social work in a supportive academic environment. The School produces graduates who apply their knowledge and skills to improve the Urban quality of life in Mississippi, the nation, and the world. Through their work, graduates empower vulnerable individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. Graduates are expected to demonstrate serious concern for economic, political, and social justice through practice, continuing education, and research.<\/p>\n <div style=\"display:flex;gap:.75rem;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:1.5rem;\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/socialwork\/administration\/#topOfContent\" class=\"btn btn--primary\">Administration<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/socialwork\/files\/2023\/05\/Jackson-State-Universit-Licensure.pdf\" class=\"btn btn--outline-navy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Professional Licensing Statement (PDF)<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"about-facts\">\n <dl>\n <div><dt>School<\/dt><dd>School of Social Work<\/dd><\/div>\n <div><dt>College<\/dt><dd><a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/chs\/\">College of Health Sciences<\/a><\/dd><\/div>\n <div><dt>BSW Location<\/dt><dd>Main Campus<br>College of Business Building, 4th Floor<\/dd><\/div>\n <div><dt>Graduate Location<\/dt><dd>Universities Center<br>3825 Ridgewood Road, Suite 3<\/dd><\/div>\n <div><dt>Associate Dean\u2019s Office<\/dt><dd><a href=\"tel:+16019798896\">(601) 979-8896<\/a><\/dd><\/div>\n <div><dt>B.S.W. Program<\/dt><dd><a href=\"tel:+16019792631\">(601) 979-2631<\/a><\/dd><\/div>\n <div><dt>M.S.W. & Ph.D.<\/dt><dd><a href=\"tel:+16019798869\">(601) 979-8869<\/a><\/dd><\/div>\n <\/dl>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"accred-band\">\n <div class=\"accred-item\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cswe.org\/accreditation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/socialwork\/files\/2023\/05\/CSWE_AccreditedByBOA_v2_RGB_WEB300-300x206.png\" alt=\"Council on Social Work Education Board of Accreditation logo\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Home\">\n <\/a>\n <p class=\"accred-item__text\">The B.S.W. and M.S.W. Programs are accredited by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cswe.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Council on Social Work Education\u2019s Board of Accreditation (CSWE)<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"accred-item\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gadesocialwork.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/socialwork\/files\/2023\/05\/GADE-Logo-Web.png\" alt=\"Group for the Advancement of Doctoral Education logo\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Home\">\n <\/a>\n <p class=\"accred-item__text\">The Ph.D. in Social Work Program is affiliated with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gadesocialwork.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Group for the Advancement of Doctoral Education (GADE)<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"sec sec--off\" id=\"Programs\" aria-labelledby=\"programs-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Academic Programs Offered<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"programs-h\">Degrees offered<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"degree-cards\">\n <div class=\"degree-card\">\n <div class=\"degree-card__label\">Undergraduate<\/div>\n <div class=\"degree-card__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/socialwork\/bachelor-of-social-work\/#topOfContent\" style=\"color:inherit;text-decoration:none;\">Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.)<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"degree-card\">\n <div class=\"degree-card__label\">Graduate<\/div>\n <div class=\"degree-card__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/socialwork\/masters-of-social-work-program\/#topOfContent\" style=\"color:inherit;text-decoration:none;\">Master of Social Work (M.S.W.)<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"degree-card\">\n <div class=\"degree-card__label\">Doctoral<\/div>\n <div class=\"degree-card__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/socialwork\/phd-program\/#topOfContent\" style=\"color:inherit;text-decoration:none;\">Ph.D. Program in Social Work<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"display:flex;gap:.75rem;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:1.5rem;\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/apply\/\" class=\"btn btn--primary\">Apply Now<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/futuretiger.jsums.edu\/tourpicker.asp\" class=\"btn btn--outline-navy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit<\/a>\n <a href=\"#Contact\" class=\"btn btn--outline-navy\">Contact Us<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"sec\" id=\"about-program\" aria-labelledby=\"about-prog-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">About the Program<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"about-prog-h\">Bring change in the community<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"photo-feature\" style=\"margin-bottom:1.5rem;\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/socialwork\/files\/2025\/07\/3bc9e09a-fe01-4979-9fea-929ffc1d673c-scaled.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/socialwork\/files\/2025\/07\/3bc9e09a-fe01-4979-9fea-929ffc1d673c-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"School of Social Work students in the community\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Home\">\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n <p style=\"font-family:'Crimson Pro',Georgia,serif;font-size:1.05rem;color:#4A5060;line-height:1.85;max-width:760px;margin-bottom:1.5rem;\">The School of Social Work Program seeks to prepare students to become leaders in enhancing the quality of life and seeking solutions to social problems. It is particularly concerned with the consequences of injustice, and thus focuses on the empowerment of at-risk populations and the advancement of social, economic, and political justice in all communities. The program is especially committed to increasing students\u2019 understanding and appreciation of diverse life experiences.<\/p>\n\n <div style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.75rem;margin-bottom:2rem;\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/socialwork\/administration\/#topOfContent\" class=\"btn btn--outline-navy\">Administration<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/socialwork\/program-assessments-slos\/#topOfContent\" class=\"btn btn--outline-navy\">Program Assessments\/SLOs<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/socialwork\/field-instruction-2\/#topOfContent\" class=\"btn btn--outline-navy\">Office of Field Education<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/socialwork\/student-organizations\/#topOfContent\" class=\"btn btn--outline-navy\">Student Organizations<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/socialwork\/alumni\/#topOfContent\" class=\"btn btn--outline-navy\">Alumni<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/socialwork\/category\/news\/\" class=\"btn btn--outline-navy\">News<\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n <h3 style=\"font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;font-size:1rem;font-weight:700;color:#002147;margin-bottom:.75rem;\">Learn by doing<\/h3>\n\n <div class=\"photo-feature\" style=\"margin-bottom:1.25rem;max-width:640px;\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/socialwork\/files\/2025\/07\/1af5030b-9447-4b98-bd40-8a7417d10fa1-scaled.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/socialwork\/files\/2025\/07\/1af5030b-9447-4b98-bd40-8a7417d10fa1-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"Social Work students engaged in community practice\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Home\">\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n <p style=\"font-family:'Crimson Pro',Georgia,serif;font-size:1rem;color:#4A5060;line-height:1.85;max-width:760px;margin-bottom:.75rem;\">The School of Social Work is especially committed to increasing students\u2019 understanding and appreciation of diverse life experiences. While guiding both traditional and nontraditional students from varied backgrounds toward professional careers in social work, the program seeks to provide special support and sensitivity to students with the potential for success in this field.<\/p>\n <p style=\"font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;font-size:.88rem;font-weight:700;color:#002147;margin-bottom:1rem;\">\u201cChallenging Minds, Changing Lives.\u201d<\/p>\n\n <p style=\"font-family:'Crimson Pro',Georgia,serif;font-size:1rem;color:#4A5060;line-height:1.85;max-width:760px;margin-bottom:0;\">Gain real-world experience expanding outside of the classroom. Learn how to succeed by facing real challenges within the community.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"sec sec--off\" id=\"Career\" aria-labelledby=\"career-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Career Opportunities<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"career-h\">Career opportunities<\/h2>\n <p class=\"sec-body\">School of Social Work graduates have a plethora of career options after completing their studies. 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