Wayne State University School of Social Work

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Our mission is to advance social work knowledge and prepare a diverse student body for social work practice that promotes social justice, with a particular focus on urban communities.

The Wayne State University School of Social Work and College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Department of Psychology are p...
08/31/2026

The Wayne State University School of Social Work and College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Department of Psychology are proud to host the 2026 James and Janice Prochaska Annual Lecture featuring keynote speaker John C. Norcross, Ph.D., ABPP. An internationally recognized expert on behavior change and psychotherapy.

Calling on his 35 years of clinical psychology practice, 400+ scholarly publications and 23 co-written or edited books, including acclaimed self-help books "Changeology" and "Changing for Good", Norcross will present 'Personalizing Psychotherapy: Stages of Change, Patient Preferences, and Beyond'.

Two free social work CE's are available.

📅 October 8
⏰3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
📍WSU Student Center, Ballroom C

Register: https://bit.ly/4z0I2lx

08/31/2026

Stigma costs lives. Connection saves them. 💜
Today, we choose compassion over judgment.

08/25/2026

📚 Add something new to your back-to-school plans: become an NASW-Michigan Student Ambassador! 🍂

Build leadership + advocacy skills, represent your social work program, and connect with students and professionals statewide - all in just 2–4 hours/month.

🌟 Applications for the 2026–27 cohort are open through September 6.

Apply today: bit.ly/naswmisap

The Michigan Behavioral Health Internship Stipend Program (MI-BHISP) aims to increase the number of qualified behavioral...
08/19/2026

The Michigan Behavioral Health Internship Stipend Program (MI-BHISP) aims to increase the number of qualified behavioral health professionals in Michigan by providing a stipend of up to $15,000 to eligible student interns. MI-BHISP stipends are intended for interns who are in the process of completing a bachelor or graduate level behavioral health degree program that leads to a behavioral health profession dedicated to serving children.

The August 2026 BHISP application will open on Monday, August 17, 2026, and will close on Monday, August 31, 2026. Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/4qmv3XH

Earlier this month, friends, family, faculty, staff, community partners and university leadership gathered to celebrate ...
08/17/2026

Earlier this month, friends, family, faculty, staff, community partners and university leadership gathered to celebrate the incredible tenure of Dean Dr. Sheryl Kubiak. For the past eight years, Dean Kubiak has led the School of Social Work with passion, serving on countless state and national committees and councils to improve social work education and careers for all students.

Dr. Kubiak will remain in her role as director of the school's Center for Behavioral Health and Justice. Stay tuned as we introduce Interim Dean Dr. Richard Smith later this week.

08/14/2026

The Center for Behavioral Health and Justice (CBHJ) at the Wayne St...

Join us for a conversation with Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero on how federal immigration enforcement, policing...
08/11/2026

Join us for a conversation with Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero on how federal immigration enforcement, policing, and surveillance technologies intersect in Detroit.
We’ll focus on the experiences of immigrant communities, highlighting how policies shape safety and civil rights.

📅 September 17, 2026
⏰ 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
📍TechTown Industry Innovation Center

Register: https://bit.ly/4hNFnFM

Join us for a delightful afternoon filled with scoops of fun and flavorsome conversations at the Wayne State School of S...
08/10/2026

Join us for a delightful afternoon filled with scoops of fun and flavorsome conversations at the Wayne State School of Social Work Ice Cream Social on August 13 at 4 p.m.! 🍦

Whether you're a prospective or current student, faculty member, alumni or friend of the School, we invite you to help us celebrate our social work community! Attendees will receive a free sweet treat, learn how to apply to SSW programs and connect with our social work staff, students, and community partners.

Register: https://bit.ly/43UKyLZ

Join us and the International OCD Foundation Behavior Therapy Training Institute here in Detroit from September 25 - 27,...
08/07/2026

Join us and the International OCD Foundation Behavior Therapy Training Institute here in Detroit from September 25 - 27, 2026 for Treating OCD in Communities of Color! This intensive three-day training equips clinicians with the skills to effectively treat obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and related disorders using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).

Scholarships are available for WSU SSW Alumni. Apply by July 23 through the registration portal.

Register: https://bit.ly/4f3jBwa

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5447 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI
48202

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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