Jackson State University School of Social Work (JSUSSW) is proud to present FREE Screening Brief Intervention Referral Training (SBIRT) for summer/fall 2017!  This project is designed to train primarily social work and psychology (graduate and undergraduate) students; however, this training is open to ALL students in health/mental health related fields (i.e., nursing, counseling, etc.). Additionally,...Read More

Ms. Latosha Christmas, (BSW '14; MSW '16) won Social Worker of the Year award for the Mississippi Department of Child Protective Services (MDCPS) West region of the state. Ms. Regina Lacking, (MSW '15) said "Ms. Christmas has been with the agency for 8 months; that says a lot." The award was presented with the Governor...Read More

Drs. Trenia Allen (BSW Program) and Patrice Jenkins (MSW Program) were awarded a $1000.00 grant from the Children's Advocacy Centers of Mississippi. The Child Advocacy Studies Training (CAST) grant will be used to enhance child welfare tranining for faculty and students. Congratulations Dr. Allen & Dr. Jenkins!!!Read More

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The Graduate Programs in the School of Social Work at Jackson State University will host an Open House/Informational Session for individuals interested in the Master of Social Work and PhD Programs in Social Work on Monday, January 30, 2017, from 6pm-7:30pm in Room 2-3A, Universities Center (JSU Lifelong Learning Building), 3825 Ridgewood Road, Jackson, MS...Read More

The Jackson State University School of Social Work is proud to sponsor a study abroad opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students for summer 2017 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. For more information click 2017-pttw-argentina-flyer. Also visit the following links: FAQS: https://www.jsums.edu/global/jsu-passport-to-the-world/jsu-passport-to-the-world-faqs/ Application Process: https://www.jsums.edu/global/jsu-passport-to-the-world/jsu-passport-to-the-world-application-process/ For more information contact the following: Professor Ahfiya Howard – ahfiya.j.howard@jsums.edu Professor Sherita Tompkins- sherita.I.williams.tompkins@jsums.eduRead More

Dr. Patrice Jenkins, assistant professor of social work (not pictured) and Master of Social Work students Charlotte Dean, Jolaunda Hoye, Audreyuna Gibson, and Alice Beal participated in a Kidney Walk.            Read More

BSW Student Author of Religious Self-Help Book Jaylon Moore is a senior social work major at Jackson State University. It is anticipated that he will graduate in the spring of 2017. Jaylon is a worship leader around the state of Mississippi and background vocalist to a number of artists in Mississippi and around the country....Read More

The School of Social Work hosted a Criminal Justice System and Community-Oriented Policing Panel. Panelists included Hinds County Sheriff Victor Mason; Richland Chief of Police Russel James; Jackson Chief of Police Lee Vance, and Blake Feldman, Criminal Justice Advocacy Coordinator for the ACLU-MS. Click on link criminal-justice-panel-article.Read More

Jasmine Harvey, MSW Student, (L)  is the recipient of the 2016 Mississippi Society of Social Work Leadership in Healthcare (MSSWLH) scholarship. The scholarship is awarded to students interested in the health and mental health fields. Ms. Lisa Caddle (R), MSSWLH, presented the $500 check to Jasmine on Thursday, October 14, 2016 at the University of Mississippi...Read More