"I'll Find a Way or Make One": Atlanta University and the Emergence of Professional Social Work Education in the Deep South

Atlanta University, W.E.B. Du Bois, and professional social work education are forever linked in social thought, social reform, and progressive thinking that served African Americans. As a nascent profession in the first half of the 20th century, social work in the South navigated existing racialize...

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Published in:Journal of social work education 2021-07, Vol.57 (3), p.419-431
Main Authors: Hopps, June G., Lowe, Tony B., Clayton, Obie
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
20th century
African American Students
African Americans
Black Colleges
Critical race theory
Critical Theory
Du Bois, W E B (1868-1963)
Education
Educational History
Empowerment
Innovations
Professional Education
Professional training
Race
Social reform
Social Work
Social work education
Social work research
Spirituality
Universities
Workforce
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Summary:Atlanta University, W.E.B. Du Bois, and professional social work education are forever linked in social thought, social reform, and progressive thinking that served African Americans. As a nascent profession in the first half of the 20th century, social work in the South navigated existing racialized customs and laws that required dual systems. The Atlanta School would become the first professional School of Social Work in the deep South and the first to address the needs of a black professional social work workforce in the region. Implication of this School's emergence and its role in contributing to innovations in strength perspective, critical race theory, spirituality, empowerment, and research in social work education will be discussed.
ISSN:1043-7797
2163-5811
DOI:10.1080/10437797.2019.1671255