Congratulations! to Mr. Charles Araujo, Adjunct Instructor for the Bachelor of Social Work Program for receiving the National Association of Social Workers, Mississippi, "Social Worker of the Year" Award at its Annual Conference held on March 7, 2018, Golden Nugget, Biloxi, MS.  The award reads: For His Courageous Work As Lead Plaintiff To Challenge The...Read More

              MSW Class 2016-17 Orientation                     2016 Alumni and Friends Homecoming Reception                     PHI ALPHA HONOR SOCIETY FALL 2016 INDUCTION                      ...Read More

Jackson State University School of Social Work (JSUSSW) is proud to present FREE Screening Brief Intervention Referral Training (SBIRT) for summer/fall 2017!  This project is designed to train primarily social work and psychology (graduate and undergraduate) students; however, this training is open to ALL students in health/mental health related fields (i.e., nursing, counseling, etc.). Additionally,...Read More

Ms. Latosha Christmas, (BSW '14; MSW '16) won Social Worker of the Year award for the Mississippi Department of Child Protective Services (MDCPS) West region of the state. Ms. Regina Lacking, (MSW '15) said "Ms. Christmas has been with the agency for 8 months; that says a lot." The award was presented with the Governor...Read More

Drs. Trenia Allen (BSW Program) and Patrice Jenkins (MSW Program) were awarded a $1000.00 grant from the Children's Advocacy Centers of Mississippi. The Child Advocacy Studies Training (CAST) grant will be used to enhance child welfare tranining for faculty and students. Congratulations Dr. Allen & Dr. Jenkins!!!Read More

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The Graduate Programs in the School of Social Work at Jackson State University will host an Open House/Informational Session for individuals interested in the Master of Social Work and PhD Programs in Social Work on Monday, January 30, 2017, from 6pm-7:30pm in Room 2-3A, Universities Center (JSU Lifelong Learning Building), 3825 Ridgewood Road, Jackson, MS...Read More

The Jackson State University School of Social Work is proud to sponsor a study abroad opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students for summer 2017 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. For more information click 2017-pttw-argentina-flyer. Also visit the following links: FAQS: https://www.jsums.edu/global/jsu-passport-to-the-world/jsu-passport-to-the-world-faqs/ Application Process: https://www.jsums.edu/global/jsu-passport-to-the-world/jsu-passport-to-the-world-application-process/ For more information contact the following: Professor Ahfiya Howard – ahfiya.j.howard@jsums.edu Professor Sherita Tompkins- sherita.I.williams.tompkins@jsums.eduRead More

Dr. Patrice Jenkins, assistant professor of social work (not pictured) and Master of Social Work students Charlotte Dean, Jolaunda Hoye, Audreyuna Gibson, and Alice Beal participated in a Kidney Walk.            Read More

BSW Student Author of Religious Self-Help Book Jaylon Moore is a senior social work major at Jackson State University. It is anticipated that he will graduate in the spring of 2017. Jaylon is a worship leader around the state of Mississippi and background vocalist to a number of artists in Mississippi and around the country....Read More