College of Social Work Summer 2024 Graduation Event
Summer graduates and their guest are invited to join us for a celebration on August 2nd!
FSU Researchers Expand Trauma-based Services for Youth Incarcerated in Adult Correctional Settings
Dr. Stephen Tripodi and Dr. Tanya Renn with funding from the Florida Institute for Child Welfare will implement a mental and behavioral health programming to local youth incarcerated in adult correctional facilities.
Summer Renovations at the College of Social Work
Renovations are taking place June through July 2024 at the College of Social Work (West Tower) of University Center C.
Faculty Member’s New Book Shares Insights and Ideas for Reimagining Child Welfare
Dr. Jessica Pryce recently published her book BROKEN: Transforming Child Protective Services…Notes of a Former Caseworker.
Spring Graduation and FSU CSW Awards
The College of Social Work celebrated its spring graduates and FSU CSW Award recipients this May.
Social Work Faculty Receives Excellence in Online Teaching Award
Brenda Legaspi was awarded a 2023-2024 FSU Excellence in Online Teaching Award.
Social Work Graduate Supporting Fellow Alumni as FSU Career Liaison
Alexis Fraites serves as the Assistant Director of Experiential Learning at the FSU Career Center and is the career liaison for College of Social Work alumni and students.
College of Social Work Graduate Programs Climb in U.S. News Rankings
FSU social work graduate programs along with several other programs at Florida State have risen in the U.S. News rankings.
Take Your Passion Online
Our Online MSW program offers convenience and ease to adult learners.
Recent News
College of Social Work Institute Announces New Name
Thursday, July 18, 2024
The FSU Institute for Family Violence Studies at the College of Social Work is thrilled to share its new name, the FSU Institute for Trauma and Resilience Studies (ITRS).
“This change more accurately reflects the duality of our research and projects in maltreatment and well-being. The new name is also more closely aligned with our robust and multidisciplinary professional development curricula on FSU Learn,” said ITRS Director Karen Oehme.
Faculty Member Awarded Grant to Investigate Economic and Healthcare Impacts of COVID-19 on Adolescents with Autism
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Assistant Professor Dr. Kristy Anderson was recently awarded a $110K+ grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to conduct an Autism Secondary Data Analysis on the economic and healthcare impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families.
Social Work Doctoral Student Leads Analysis Evaluating Support for Mothers Aging Out of Foster Care
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
“Early parenthood is associated with risk factors for both the mother and child and involvement in foster care amplifies these challenges,” stated Esaa Mohammad Sabti Samarah, a doctoral candidate at the FSU College of Social Work.
Alumna and Daughter Craft a Future to Suppor Neurodiverse Individuals
Monday, June 10, 2024
"I had a vision where I was behind a desk, and my daughter was standing up beside me, and she was about to take my place," Proctor told the Tallahassee Democrat. In 2017, Betty Proctor dreamed of passing something down to her daughter Nijah.
MSW Student Seeks to Connect Humans with Nature
Wednesday, June 05, 2024
“My earliest memories are connected to exploring the little patch of nature in my backyard,” recalled Kathleen McIntyre, an MSW student in the Online MSW Program at the FSU College of Social Work.