Missouri State University Social Work Programs

Missouri State University Social Work Programs This is the official page for the Missouri State University Social Work Programs.

The Missouri State University Social Work Department offers a fully-accredited education in social work at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The BSW program is offered at the Springfield campus and online, and the MSW program is offered fully online with options for full-time and part-time and for the advanced standing or regular standing program. Our professional program prepares studen

ts to work in the in-demand field of social work. This page will have information on the Social Work Department's events, MSU events related to social work, job postings, community trainings, and other updates.

On Tuesday, students in the seated BSW Program had the opportunity to visit The mOther Road: The African American Experi...
09/03/2026

On Tuesday, students in the seated BSW Program had the opportunity to visit The mOther Road: The African American Experience on Historic Route 66 exhibit, accompanied by Professor Dudley and Dr. Brown.

The exhibit explores the people, places, and experiences that shaped African American life along Historic Route 66, including the contributions and stories of African American communities in Springfield and the surrounding region.

The exhibit is facilitated by Dr. Ximena Uribe-Zarain, Professor in the School of Special Education, Leadership, and Professional Studies, and Dr. Lyle Foster, Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Gerontology.

šŸ“ Benton Avenue Educational Center
830 N. Benton Ave., Springfield, MO
Admission: Free

šŸ“¢ Staff Spotlight: Linda Steinshouer Featured in The Arc of the Ozarksā€™ Summer 2026 NewsletterWeā€™re pleased to share tha...
08/31/2026

šŸ“¢ Staff Spotlight: Linda Steinshouer Featured in The Arc of the Ozarksā€™ Summer 2026 Newsletter

Weā€™re pleased to share that Linda Steinshouer, Academic Administrative Assistant II with the School of Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences, is featured in the Summer 2026 issue of The Archive from The Arc of the Ozarks.

In the Board Member Spotlight, Linda reflects on nearly 20 years of service with The Arc of the Ozarks and shares how her personal and professional experiences have shaped her commitment to advocacy, inclusion, and support for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

Read Lindaā€™s feature and the full Summer 2026 issue here:
https://indd.adobe.com/view/3a401616-9b97-4b06-b711-2b159be1f66c

šŸ“¢ Conference Opportunity: No One Sleeps Outside Conference (NOSO Con 2026)Eden Village will host the No One Sleeps Outsi...
08/26/2026

šŸ“¢ Conference Opportunity: No One Sleeps Outside Conference (NOSO Con 2026)

Eden Village will host the No One Sleeps Outside Conference on November 11ā€“12, 2026 in Springfield, Missouri.

The conference will feature national speakers, breakout sessions, networking opportunities, and tours of Eden Village. Topics will include homelessness, affordable housing, community development, supportive services, mental health, poverty alleviation, nonprofit leadership, fundraising, and advocacy.

Registration is open, and the code EARLYBIRD may be used for the discounted rate.

Register here:
https://whova.com/web/muHnlicw%40kG9VZqwwSrK4MnNi-08D01BQHdZ8cNWTs0%3D/

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šŸ“¢ Job Opportunity: Parent AideLCA Education & Consulting is seeking a Parent Aide to support supervised family visits. T...
08/26/2026

šŸ“¢ Job Opportunity: Parent Aide

LCA Education & Consulting is seeking a Parent Aide to support supervised family visits. The position offers a flexible schedule of approximately 4ā€“12 hours per week.

The opportunity may be relevant to individuals in social work, psychology, education, human services, and related fields.

For additional information about the position, contact LCA Education & Consulting at [email protected].

Apply or view the full job posting on Handshake:
https://app.joinhandshake.com/public/jobs/11304853

šŸ¾ Interested in getting involved in democracy on campus?Join Paws to the Polls for their first meeting of the semester! ...
08/25/2026

šŸ¾ Interested in getting involved in democracy on campus?

Join Paws to the Polls for their first meeting of the semester! šŸ—³ļø This is a great opportunity to meet new people, learn more about the organization, and see how you can engage your peers in nonpartisan voter education.

šŸ“… Tuesday, August 25
šŸ•“ 4:00 PM
šŸ“ Strong Hall 458

Paws to the Polls is Missouri Stateā€™s nonpartisan voter education initiative focused on engaging students in democracy.

Come check it out! šŸ’›

šŸ“§ Questions? Email [email protected]

šŸ“¢ Job Opportunity: Training CoordinatorCASA of Southwest Missouri is seeking a Training Coordinator in Springfield, MO. ...
08/24/2026

šŸ“¢ Job Opportunity: Training Coordinator

CASA of Southwest Missouri is seeking a Training Coordinator in Springfield, MO. This full-time position supports CASA volunteers through applicant interviews, volunteer training and onboarding, in-service training, and community education.

A bachelorā€™s degree in communications, education, or a similar field is required; foster care case management/child welfare experience is preferred. The position pays from $21.50/hour and may be of interest to those interested in child welfare, training, volunteer coordination, or community education.

šŸ”— View the full job posting and apply: Indeed ā€” Training Coordinator
https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c858e53f17539e53&from=shareddesktop_copy

We are so excited to welcome our newest BSW students to the program! šŸ»Our seated cohort had their orientation today, and...
08/17/2026

We are so excited to welcome our newest BSW students to the program! šŸ»

Our seated cohort had their orientation today, and our online cohort had theirs last week. Weā€™re thrilled to have you join the Social Work community and canā€™t wait to see all that youā€™ll accomplish! Hereā€™s to an exciting journey ahead!

Welcome to the program, BSW students! Weā€™re so glad youā€™re here! ā¤ļø

JOB OPENINGS: The Child Advocacy Center is currently hiring for several positions supporting children and families impac...
08/11/2026

JOB OPENINGS: The Child Advocacy Center is currently hiring for several positions supporting children and families impacted by child abuse.

Current openings include Forensic Interviewer, Mental Health Provider, and Prevention Education Specialist. These positions involve work in areas such as trauma-informed interviewing, mental health services, child abuse prevention, and community education.

Anyone interested in learning more about the positions, qualifications, or application process can visit the Child Advocacy Centerā€™s job openings page: childadvocacycenter.org/who-we-are/job-openings/.

JOB OPENING: CASA of Southwest Missouri is seeking an Intern to support its team through projects including digital mark...
07/17/2026

JOB OPENING: CASA of Southwest Missouri is seeking an Intern to support its team through projects including digital marketing, podcast production, and training preparation.

Students interested in learning more about the position or applying can email [email protected]. Additional information is also available through Handshake.

JOB OPENING: Isabelā€™s House is currently hiring a full-time Swing Shift Child Advocate in Springfield, Missouri.This pai...
07/17/2026

JOB OPENING: Isabelā€™s House is currently hiring a full-time Swing Shift Child Advocate in Springfield, Missouri.

This paid position starts at $17 per hour and offers the opportunity to provide daily care, supervision, and support to children in crisis while working as part of a compassionate team.

Anyone interested in learning more about the position or applying can visit isabelshouse.org, email [email protected], or view the position details at this link: https://www.indeed.com/m/viewjob?jk=2fca016354b1e64d&from=shareddesktop_copy

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