Diana R. Garland School of Social Work

"What makes Jamie McKinney an astounding social work supervisor isn't her knowledge in the field through dedicated hours of work, or her thirst for brokering resources whether it be for a client or coworker, or even the multitude of ways in which she can take your most basic question and turn it into a teachable moment for your future social work self to remember. It truly is her essence that tells you she believes in the ethical values that the NASW stands for, the Baylor fundamentals we are taught, and her overarching goal of being a woman who serves those in need regardless of multifaceted needs that can seem like hefty barriers to overcome."

The Garland School of Social Work is ranked #51 in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings, putting the Garland School squarely in the Top 20% of all accredited social work graduate programs (~350) in the country. The Garland School offers all levels of social work education: a BSW, an on-campus and an online MSW, and a PhD in Social Work.

Baylor is known for faculty who are dedicated to both the transformational education and top-tier research. Reflecting this distinctive hallmark of a Baylor education, 12 professors from across the University have been honored with Outstanding Faculty Awards for exceptional teaching, research achievement, effective committee service, time spent with students and civic and church involvement. This year, we congratulate Garland School Clinical Professor Carrie Arroyo, named Outstanding Faculty: Non-Tenure Track Teaching. 

I stumbled upon social work after noticing the unmet social and emotional needs of children and families at the school where I taught. I also had my own healing experience in a therapeutic setting that made me want to fight for accessibility to quality mental health for all. After obtaining my license, I hope to not only offer individual and group therapy but also offer accessible resources and interventions to local communities that promote mental well-being, healing, and belonging through arts and music and collaboration with communities, schools, and families.