Skip To Translation Selection Skip To Top Navigation Skip To Content Skip To Footer
Campus Alert
Update on Facilities Emergency as of Friday, Oct. 23

Following Tuesday morning's electrical incident originating in the mechanical room of Building 42, power disruptions impacted Buildings 32, 38, 39, 42, 43 and 47.

Power has since been restored to Buildings 38, 39, 43 and 47. Buildings 56 and 71 were not impacted by this incident. Additionally, Buildings 44, 46 east and 46 west were unaffected and remained fully operational throughout the event.

The university's electrical contractor continues to assess the damage and determine options for restoring and redistributing power to Buildings 32 and 42. As a result, Buildings 32 and 42 will remain closed through Monday, Nov. 2, while assessments are completed and necessary repairs or equipment replacements are identified and implemented.

Academic Operations

  • The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) will remain under Emergency Remote Instruction (ERI) while Buildings 32 and 42 are unavailable.
  • Classes for all non-SEAS students will resume normal operations.
  • Classes at the UDC David A. Clarke School of Law, Community College, Congress Heights campus and DCA Aviation Hangar will continue as scheduled.

Administrative Operations

  • Administrative and support functions at the Van Ness campus will resume normal business operations and maintain regular business hours.

Guidance for SEAS Faculty and Staff

  • SEAS staff should contact their immediate supervisors regarding remote work expectations.
  • SEAS faculty should consult their supervisors for ERI-related guidance.
  • The Center for the Advancement of Learning (CAL) remains available to support instructional continuity, including Blackboard, Zoom and other teaching and learning technologies.

CAL Faculty Support Resources

Guidance for SEAS Students

  • Due to this facilities emergency, SEAS in-person operations will remain suspended through Monday, Nov. 2. Instruction will continue remotely through both synchronous and asynchronous formats.
  • Courses requiring laboratory, clinical, studio or other hands-on instruction may require makeup sessions. However, every effort will be made to maintain academic continuity through virtual learning whenever possible. Faculty conducting synchronous instruction should continue to meet during published class times to minimize disruptions to student schedules.

The safety and well-being of our students, faculty, staff and community remain our highest priority. We will continue to provide updates as additional information becomes available.

Please continue to monitor the university website and official social media channels for the latest information.

For safety concerns, contact OPSEM at 202-274-5050. For emergencies, call 911.

Thank you for your flexibility, cooperation and continued commitment to UDC and our students.

University of the District of Columbia Facebook University of the District of Columbia Instagram University of the District of Columbia LinkedIn University of the District of Columbia Twitter/X University of the District of Columbia YouTube
Social Work Graduation Students

Social Work

Social Work at the University of the District of Columbia

At UDC, we offer lessons in real-world settings to prepare you for work with a variety of social populations (youth, older adults, returning citizens, etc.) and areas of practice (child welfare, education, behavioral health, etc.). Among these, you will receive access to hands-on research opportunities, service-learning experiences, social justice initiatives and other outreach activities.

A robust and inclusive curriculum calls for an experienced team of educators, which is why UDC's learning experiences are facilitated within an immersive environment by our skilled faculty, each of whom possesses a variety of knowledge and skills and who serve as both instructors and mentors. 

The Social Work programs at UDC was strategically designed to help you develop the foundational skills you'll need to become the competent professional or community leader you've always dreamed of being. You'll learn strategies on how to address the wide array of issues our local communities and society at large are facing. As a social work generalist, you'll have the knowledge and skills required for practice with individuals, families, groups, communities and organizations, with a focus on urban living and multicultural populations.

By participating in our curriculum, you'll be sure to develop various values and experiences within the field. These values include an emphasis on an appreciation for ethics and social justice. The curriculum also features a senior practicum experience, allowing you to demonstrate your ability to apply what you have learned to work with those in need in agency settings.

Course of Study

Bachelor's of Social Work — BSW
Master's of Social Work — MSW

Contact Us

Want more information about the social work program at UDC? Reach out to us and we will be happy to help!

Dr. Lamont Simmons

Department Associate Professor & BSW Program Director
4250 Connecticut Ave. NW
Building 71, Suite 4211
202-274-5194
[email protected]

 

Education, Health and Social Work Programs

Counseling: Rehabilitation
Counseling: Clinical & Mental Health
Counseling: School
Social Work — BSW
Social Work — MSW
Speech-Language Pathology
Back to Top
Take The Next Steps, Today!
Apply Now Visit UDC