About the College
The University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work (GCSW), established by the Texas Legislature in 1967, provides master’s and doctorate level education for the practice of professional social work. The social work profession has as its primary goal the enhancement of social functioning of all persons as individuals, family members, community participants, and members of society.
Social work practice is concerned with promoting the well-being of all persons, ameliorating the harmful effects of unhealthy social environments, and striving to achieve social and economic justice. The social worker needs maturity, knowledge, and skill to provide direct services or to develop programs that encourage maximum development of human potential. Thus, the purposes of graduate social work education are to encourage a broad-based perspective and value system, to provide knowledge for understanding and positively influencing human behavior and social systems, and to develop advanced skills for professional practice.
Mission Statement
The University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work (GCSW) prepares diverse leaders in practice and research to address complex challenges and achieve sustainable social, racial, economic, and political justice, locally and globally, through exceptional education, innovative research, and meaningful community engagement.
Our vision is to achieve social, racial, economic, and political justice, local to global.
For information regarding graduate degree programs in the Graduate College of Social Work, please review the Graduate Catalog.
Courses are offered by the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance (NLA) at the University of Houston (UH). The NLA has served as a Nonprofit Management Certificate and Credential Program available to undergraduate students from any degree program.
• SOCW 3330 - Nonprofit Financial Management
• SOCW 3354 - Nonprofit Management
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