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Diana R. Garland School of Social Work

Valuing humanity. Engaging spirituality. Promoting equity.

Preparing social workers for worldwide service and leadership.

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Research that addresses both human crises and long-term, complex social problems locally and globally.

Undergrad discover social work

Are you someone who wants to help people? Or someone who wants to make a difference? Or maybe someone who is a good listener? Then you're in the right place! Social work is a mission-driven field that will prepare you to make a significant impact on the world around you. Explore our major, minors and course electives.

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Native American Heritage Month 2023

The GSSW is proud to honor Native American Heritage Month. We invite you to take time to learn about and appreciate the Native American and Indigenous peoples whose proud history and culture should be preserved and celebrated. Follow the link for upcoming Native American Heritage Month events, resources and content.

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Did you hear? Our MSW application is open. Click the link below to find out more about how to apply, about financial aid and to begin your application!

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Be sure to check out our Advocacy in Action blog to learn more about what it means to work in social work, to be a social worker and the benefits of a Baylor social work degree!

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Nov. 28, 2023
Voices: Christ teaches us to slow down

As Jesus and the disciples continued on their way to Jerusalem, they came to a certain village where a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home. Her sister, Mary, sat at the Lord’s feet, listening to what he taught. 

But Martha was distracted by the big dinner she was preparing. She came to Jesus and said: “Lord, doesn’t it seem unfair to you that my sister just sits here while I do all the work? Tell her to come and help me.”

But the Lord said to her: “My dear Martha, you are worried and upset over all these details! There is only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it, and it will not be taken away from her” (Luke 10:38-42 NLT).

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Nov. 27, 2023
Regenerative agriculture and compost projects sprout around Waco

The Sustainable Communities and Regenerative Agriculture Project Collective, a group of climate-smart organizations, is implementing grant-funded projects in Waco aimed toward public food production, education and composting as a means to reduce food waste.

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Nov. 2, 2023
Hunger offering aids Sierra Leone economic development

Sixty families in rural northern Sierra Leone are reaping the benefits of a new cash crop, thanks to a ministry led by a Baylor University graduate and supported by the Texas Baptist Hunger Offering.

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Oct. 26, 2023
Research is ‘truly wholehearted’ in Baylor School of Social Work

As part of an R1 institution, two professors in the Diana R. Garland School of Social Work shared their experience with research and how it benefits the people around them.

Dr. Jocelyn McGee, assistant professor in the School of Social Work, said her research focuses on Alzheimer’s and dementia patients as well as their caregivers. McGee specifically looks into how having hope affects patients and caregivers’ resilience.

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Social Work Stories

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While pursuing her master’s degree in social work at the Garland School, Bianca Smith realized she wanted to pursue private practice...and she has done just that!

Meet Bianca Smith

Military veteran and Baylor alumna Crystal Brown is shining her Baylor light via social work in a way she never expected—in the field of nephrology.

Meet Crystal Brown

As far back as she can remember, Karleigh Conway has always loved hearing people’s stories. Whether they were about dreams, passions, hurts or recovery, she drank them all in...preparing her for a life in social work.

Meet Karleigh Conway

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