Kent School of Social Work and Family Science - University of Louisville

Kent School of Social Work and Family Science - University of Louisville The Kent School of Social Work & Family Science addresses complex social problems through education. Kent School offers BSW, MSSW, and Ph.D programs.

The Kent School of Social Work and Family Science prepares students to work in a society with complex social problems and needs. Rapidly becoming one of the top research social work programs in the country, the School is able to provide current research information in the preparation of its students for work with individuals, families, and communities. Both the BSW and MSSW degrees are fully accre

dited by the Council on Social Work Education. We also have a fully online, accredited MSSW program. Kent has the only endowed chair nationally in Oncology Social Work – The Renato LaRocca Chair in Oncology Social Work, currently held by Dr. Karen Kayser. Kent also has the only accredited Marriage and Family Therapy Program in the country that is integrated into an accredited social work education program. Dual degree programs are offered in Ministry, Law, Pan-African Studies, Women and Gender Studies, and Bioethics. Kent School has one of the fastest growing social work programs in the country in regards to federal funding for external research - $15 million in total research funding portfolio, with more than half from federal sources. Visit us at louisville.edu/kent and see what we have to offer!

Our alumni continue to do amazing work. We can’t wait to see what Carli Mosby-Smith ’18 does in her new role as managing...
08/31/2026

Our alumni continue to do amazing work. We can’t wait to see what Carli Mosby-Smith ’18 does in her new role as managing director of strategic initiatives at Kentucky Youth Advocates.

Exciting team news! Join us in congratulating and welcoming back Carli Mosby-Smith, Kentucky Youth Advocates' Managing Director of Strategic Initiatives 🎉

Carli earned her Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Louisville's Kent School of Social Work. She previously interned and worked at Kentucky Youth Advocates for over 5 years and has returned to provide leadership and oversight to teams and projects that fall within KYA’s strategic initiatives portfolio. She has previous experience in youth and young adult development, trauma-informed care, policy and systems-change advocacy, and training. She is from Hawesville in Hancock County and currently lives there with her husband and 6-year-old daughter.

Carli is eager to return to KYA and work towards meaningful policy and systems change for kids and families in Kentucky.

Learn more about KYA's strategic initiatives at kyyouth.org/initiatives/.

Join us as the KASSW Conference comes to the University of Louisville. We are excited to sponsor this amazing conference...
08/29/2026

Join us as the KASSW Conference comes to the University of Louisville. We are excited to sponsor this amazing conference and host KASSW members and conference attendees. We can’t wait to welcome you to Louisville and our Belknap Campus.

08/25/2026

Dolly Parton sparkles, and we could all use some self-care sparkle right now. In that spirit, here are select wise Dolly-gems to spark self-care.

08/17/2026

Kent School kicks off 2026 “Welcome Week,” August 14

08/16/2026

Attention KY licensed social workers and LMFTs - Don't miss this opportunity to meet your su***de prevention CEU requirement with Kent School of Social Work & Family Science CFT Program director, Dr. Laura Frey!

PLEASE NOTE: This workshop will NOT be recorded and the next offering will not be until 2027.

Registration and more information here: https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0015-0015-c7f5e82d1b414cfb9ec8ea7357139efd

Kent School of Social Work and Family Science - University of Louisville

Ask yourself, “What could be?” Explore the benefits of a DSW degree and learn about our fully online Doctor of Social Wo...
08/16/2026

Ask yourself, “What could be?”
Explore the benefits of a DSW degree and learn about our fully online Doctor of Social Work Program.

Join us 8/20/26 at 11:30 a.m. EDT for a FREE info session for our online Doctor of Social Work program! RSVP here: https://uofl.me/4yVZS9t

Move-In Day 2026 was a great success! Our Kent ambassadors were there to support our newest Cardinals and their families...
08/16/2026

Move-In Day 2026 was a great success! Our Kent ambassadors were there to support our newest Cardinals and their families during the move-in process.

We look forward to seeing students on Monday for the first day of classes!

Mark your calendar and join our director of alumni engagement on Aug. 7 from 9-10 a.m. at Heine Brothers Coffee on Gardi...
08/04/2026

Mark your calendar and join our director of alumni engagement on Aug. 7 from 9-10 a.m. at Heine Brothers Coffee on Gardiner Lane. RSVP to reserve your space and free coffee.
Email [email protected]

Kent’s Alumni Coffee Collective offers alumni a chance to start the day with engagement and community conversation. This morning event offers a small group gathering, providing space to share experiences, exchange ideas and strengthen professional relationships with other alumni.

Congratulations to Kent School alum Katie Cameron ’19, ’22 and the 22 other Cardinals selecetd for LBF’s 2026 Forty Unde...
08/03/2026

Congratulations to Kent School alum Katie Cameron ’19, ’22 and the 22 other Cardinals selecetd for LBF’s 2026 Forty Under 40.

July 29, 2026 | The annual list from Louisville Business First honors local leaders excelling in their careers and community involvement

08/01/2026

Want to become the next research scholar to lead future social workers in fostering change?
Join us August 5 at 1 p.m. to learn more about the Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work Program and how to join the 2027 cohort.
Register now: https://louisville-edu.zoom.us/.../PQjb58h8S6qSMY1eeKdMf

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2217 S. 3rd Street, Oppenheimer Hall
Louisville, KY
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