Social Work

Our Mission:

The Anne and Henry Zarrow School of Social Work advances relevant and high-quality knowledge and values of social work practice useful in preparing competent social workers who can elevate the status of people, populations or communities that experience considerable vulnerability and injustice within Oklahoma and the broader society.

The University of Oklahoma Anne and Henry Zarrow School of Social Work aims to:

1. Develop social workers who are critical thinkers and competent at practice infused by professional values and ethics.

2. Prepare social workers with the knowledge and systemic skills necessary for effective practice with diverse individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.

3. Respond to the professional practice needs of historically oppressed groups and diverse backgrounds in Oklahoma, the nation, and the globe.

4. Affect societal change by improving social service delivery systems through:

• faculty and student scholarship, research, and/or creative activities;

• service, leadership, and evaluation of state and national human service programs; and

• innovative continuing education and advanced training for practicing social work professionals. 

Program Accreditation

Both the undergraduate and graduate programs in the School of Social Work are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

Contact Us

OU-Tulsa: Social Work
Phone: (918) 660-3385 
Email: ouswk-tulsa@ou.edu