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Social Work Program

Promoting Social & Economic Justice

The Social Work Program prepares students for entry-level professional positions in social work. This includes preparing graduates of the program primarily for:

an urban population,
the promotion of social and economic justice,
to respond to diversity and oppression, and
to serve populations-at-risk.

Additionally, the program provides leadership and a reservoir of social work professionals for the region.

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We offer the folowing degree programs: Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSSW) Master of Social Work (MSW)	Access information and forms regarding the program, currciulum, program scholarships, student organizations, your advisor's schedule, internship or job opportunities, or contact your professor. Seeking information regarding the Child Welfare Certification Program? Click above on "View Degree Programs" for more information.	Congratulations recent graduates! Please remember our yearly program events. Stay connected with the program by informing us of your current status.

Mailing Address:

Social Work Program

Tennessee State University

3500 John A. Merritt Blvd.

P.O. Box 9525

Jane Elliott Hall/Women's Building, Suite 310

Nashville, Tennessee 37209

Ph.: 615-963-7641

Fax: 615-963-7672
Email: socialwork@tnstate.edu