This Black History Month, we want to recognize some of social work’s most prominent African-American advocates from history. These five individuals were pioneers and leaders as both African Americans and social workers — pushing for legislative change and creating and leading organizations that have positively affected the lives of millions of people around the world...
Blog
Explore content produced by Simmons University’s online graduate programs.
Simmons School of Social Work seeks applicants who are committed to social work values and putting theory into action to drive real change for those who need it most. Letters of recommendation are an essential element of the application process because they help validate your potential for learning and commitment to the field...
In a recent blog post, we listed five of the 10 core competencies of social work practice mandated by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). These core competencies are curriculum requirements for all accredited programs. Below, we cover the remaining five core competencies as outlined by the CSWE ...
“Mindfulness” is a term we hear constantly as a means to live a more fulfilled, less stressful, and more joy-filled life. It is often talked about as a tool to use in social work practice as well as an effective self-care technique. What is mindfulness? While we know that it is popular in practice, what does the term “mindfulness” really mean? Is it a self-help technique? Is it a form of meditation? Is it a state of being? Is it an intellectual understanding?...
On August 9th, 2014, Michael Brown, an 18-year-old Black man was fatally shot by a 28-year-old White police officer named Darren Wilson in Ferguson, Missouri. While the circumstances of the altercation itself remain disputed, Brown’s tragic death sparked significant civil unrest, protests, and a greater dialogue about police brutality and racial discrimination throughout the United States...
A résumé is often an applicant’s first chance to make an impression on a university or potential employer. A well-crafted résumé highlights skills and abilities in a professional, engaging way. …