Fall 2025 MSW Information Session
Join the Master of Social Work program team for an in-person info session on November 17 to learn about the MSW program.
FSU Social Work Alumni Appointed Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Secretary
Matt Walsh, an MSW graduate, was appointed as the head of Florida DJJ.
Miss Florida Seminole bridges heritage and higher education at FSU
Student Star: Bailey Marie Latchford
Welcome New Faculty Member Kaela Byers
Dr. Byers joins the college with an expertise in child welfare, focusing on policy, practice, and structures impacting social determinants of health and family well-being.
Research Study Examines Organizational Factors’ Impact on Work-Related Burnout in Child Welfare Workers
Researchers focused on what predictors most impacted work-related burnout in Florida's child welfare workers.
Welcome New Faculty Member JaNiene Peoples
Dr. Peoples joins the college with a research focus on understanding the risk and protective factors that influence mental health and substance use in adults and college students.
College of Social Work Backs Successful Co-Parenting After Divorce Toolkit to Keep it Accessible
The college is sponsoring the toolkit created by the Institute for Trauma and Resilience Studies to keep it free and accessible to Florida parents.
Alumna Finds Fulfillment in Military Social Work and Public Health Service Career
Captain Jenny McCorkle enjoyed a career with broad range of experiences through military and public service.
Take Your Passion Online
Our Online MSW program offers convenience and ease to adult learners.
Recent News
Social Work Student Utilizes Music and Learning to Empower Others
Thursday, November 06, 2025
“I grew up in a very musical family,” recalled Brianne Rucker. “So I always knew music would be a big part of my life.”
FSU’s College of Social Work Celebrates Alumni Awards and Scholarship Recipients
Tuesday, November 04, 2025
The College of Social Work at Florida State University hosted its 2025 Scholarship and Awards dinner, honoring distinguished alumni with six awards and more than 90 student scholars.
More than $109,625 in scholarships were provided to undergraduate and graduate social work students with interests in areas including child welfare, social policy, international social work, social work practice and military veterans.
FSU Faculty Member Shares Qualitative Research Expertise with University of Kerala Colleagues
Thursday, October 16, 2025
This summer, Dr. John Mathias was the keynote speaker at a one-day Workshop on Qualitative Research and Ethnography at the Central University of Kerala, Department of Social Work in southern India.
Dean David Springer Becomes NASW Pioneer and FADD President
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
This year, Dean David Springer was selected as a National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Social Work Pioneer. The program honors members of the social work profession who have made significant contributions to the growth and enrichment of the profession, as well as their exceptional dedication, commitment and determination to improve social and human conditions.
Badging: A New Way to Recognize Your Continuing Education Efforts with the FSU Stoops CFC Center
Wednesday, October 08, 2025
Helping professionals are constantly seeking ways to advance their knowledge and meet continuing education (CE) requirements to maintain licensure. However, there is often little reward for meeting these requirements, and fewer opportunities to share acquired knowledge with colleagues, supervisors and social media audiences.