Doctoral Program Information Sessions: October 13
Join the College of Social Work in-person or online to learn about earning a doctoral degree in social work on October 13 at 5:00 pm.
Homecoming Alumni Breakfast: November 1
Join the College of Social Work during FSU Homecoming Week for the annual Alumni Breakfast!
FSU Social Work Alumni Appointed Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Secretary
Matt Walsh, an MSW graduate, was appointed as the head of Florida DJJ.
Walk in the 2025 Homecoming Parade with the College of Social Work
Join us for the Homecoming Parade on Halloween, Friday, October 31!
Miss Florida Seminole bridges heritage and higher education at FSU
Student Star: Bailey Marie Latchford
Welcome New Faculty Member Kaela Byers
Dr. Byers joings 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.
Recent News
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.
FSU Alumna Prioritizes Well-Being Through Therapy and Self-Guided Resources
Tuesday, October 07, 2025
Stephanie Barca’s journey to a career in social work took many twists and turns. After graduating with an undergraduate degree in economics from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, she continued her education by earning a law degree. She went on to practice law for thirteen years in a variety of areas, including criminal defense.
FSU Center Awarded Federal Grant to Expand Behavioral Health Workforce in Florida's Panhandle
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
FSU Social Work Alumni Appointed Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Secretary
Friday, September 26, 2025
Matthew (Matt) Walsh (MSW ’21) was appointed on August 13, 2025, as the secretary of the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ).
Miss Florida Seminole bridges heritage and higher education at FSU
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Bailey Marie Latchford, a junior at Florida State University, is pursuing a dual degree in social work and criminal justice. Her journey to FSU was influenced by her three brothers who attended the university before her, the size of the campus and the many opportunities it offers.