William Woods University Social Work

11/18/2024

Dr. Dory Andrew and our social work majors have been busy!

Over the roar of students conversing with their peers, attempting to make sound financial decisions, a frustrated, “I make $2,000 a month! How am I broke!?” rings clear through the …

09/10/2024

WWU’s Director of the Bachelor of Social Work program, Dr. Steve Cooper, has been appointed to a prestigious national council on mental health.

Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/WWUSteveCooper

05/31/2024

02/13/2024

01/30/2024

Please plan to join us February 8-9, 2024! The news release includes a detailed schedule of events.

Two-day event will include presentations by award-winning author Richard Orton, photo exhibits and screening of a documentary film A largely ignored phenomenon in American history books has been freedom colonies, which were self-sustaining communities built by newly-emancipated African-Americans thr...

10/12/2023

The Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking a LMSW, LCSW, or LPC for an Outreach and Support Specialist position. Please see the link for more information.

Cameron, MO. $62,007.36. Click here to learn more.

10/11/2023

We are pleased to announce our new partnership with the Behavioral Health Support Program at State Fair Community College. Lots of exciting things are happening here at The Woods!

Do you know the most common cause of death in the United States for kids between the ages of 10 and 24? Su***de. The Behavioral Health Support Program at State Fair Community College celebrated World Mental Health Day by hosting an event to help raise awareness for mental health and su***de preventi...

10/05/2023

Curious about how to be an ally? Join us on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 5:00 PM for “How to be an Ally.”

October is LGBTQ+ month so it is time we learn how to best support the LGBTQ+ community on our own campus. In this Lead Event, we will learn and talk about what it is to be an Ally to members of the LGBTQ+ community and why it is so important. So, come join us at this exciting event where we will learn how to disrupt oppression. The run time is expected to be one hour.
Ivy Room - Tucker
Facilitated by Jenny Batts, BSW Student and Stephanie Washington, Director of DEI
How to be an Ally - 1 point(s)

09/27/2023

Dr. Steve Cooper, BSW Program Director sits down with Dr. Tony Andenoro to talk about leadership and community on The Leadership Connection.

Join us for an engaging journey into the world of leadership with 'The Leadership Conversation' (TLC) podcast! Presented by The Center for Leadership and Character at William Woods University, TLC delves deep into the pressing ethical dilemmas that leaders face today. Through insightful discussions,...

09/13/2023

We are searching for a Director of Field Education for our BSW Program - please spread the word!

William Woods University is accepting applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position to serve as the Director of Field Education and teach social work courses to undergraduate students.  Areas of teaching may include human behavior, direct practice (individuals, families, and groups),...

08/12/2023

Don’t miss out on this opportunity!

GREAT NEWS for anyone interested in studying school social work! The Woods has a new scholarship available just for you. AND... it's available now for fall 2023!
All current and prospective Wiliam Woods social work majors can apply.
If you have a high school GPA at or above 2.75 or a college GPA at or above 2.5 and are interested in studying social work, this scholarship is for you.
Email Professor Steve Cooper at [email protected] to learn more and apply today.

08/02/2023

Become a school social worker.

The BSW Program at William Woods University is offering ten $1,000 scholarships for the fall 2023 semester to students who declare a major in social work and an intent to complete a field placement with a local school district and subsequently pursue a career in school social work.

There is still time to apply for this opportunity! Please email your application and any questions to Dr. Steve Cooper at [email protected].