Diana R. Garland School of Social Work
Valuing humanity. Engaging spirituality. Promoting equity.
Preparing social workers for worldwide service and leadership.
For fall 2024, our online MSW program deadline to apply for the advanced standing, 6-term and 8-term tracks is 7/22. Email MSW_admissions@baylor.edu for any questions you might have. The residential, in-person application for fall 2024 has now closed.
News
More NewsSunseek Moon, Ph.D.,will spend his Fulbright year in Kenya teaching and conducting public health/social work research at the University of Nairobi's College of Health Sciences. Sungseek Moon, Ph.D., The Carl and Martha Lindner Endowed Chair for Global Studies and professor at Baylor University’s Diana R. Garland School of Social Work, has been selected as a 2024-2025 Fulbright U.S. Scholar to Kenya, joining an elite group of scholars who have received the prestigious and competitive fellowship from the U.S. government’s premier international educational exchange program.
A researcher and expert on adult clergy sexual abuse in the U.S. is working with survivors, advocates, academics, and emerging scholars to shed light on the pervasive issue and promote meaningful change within religious institutions.
Researchers writing on adult clergy sexual abuse (ACSA) often begin their literature review by recognizing that studies on ACSA are minimal. This limited research highlights the urgent need for collaboratives like the Adult Clergy Sexual Abuse Advocacy and Research Collaborative (ACSARC) at Baylor University. In addition to deepening understanding of ACSA and its ramifications, ACSARC strives to help fill the knowledge gap, thereby fostering a more comprehensive understanding of ACSA.
Baylor’s largest funded National Institutes of Health (NIH) scholar, Dr. Danielle Parrish, is in the Garland School of Social Work. Her work focuses on empowering young women who are at risk of unplanned pregnancy, substance-exposed pregnancy and HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases with information and support that helps them make their own best choices for their future and their health.
The Center for Church and Community Impact (C3I) has been empowering congregations to better serve their communities for the past 25 years. C3I provides research, training, and internships that equip congregations to address social justice issues, create welcoming environments, and walk alongside those in their community. Through its programs, C3I has helped congregations create positive change in the lives of countless individuals and families. This article celebrates the Center’s 25th anniversary and the many graduates and supporters who have shared their experiences and expressed their gratitude for the Center’s work.
Social Work Stories
More StoriesWhile 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!
Trinity is a case manager for Baylor Athletics. "I find myself on a field or around horses at the barn more often than the average social worker probably does. It is a fast-paced environment, but I’ve never had so much fun at a job."
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.