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Some of the best known, well-respected journals are conduits of our faculty scholarship including Social Service Review, Social Work, The Gerontologist, Child Welfare, Child Abuse and Neglect: The International Journal, Affilia, Families in Society, Social Work in Health Care, to name a few. Our faculty serve on over 15 editorial boards for professional journals. This scholarship and service enhances the School's national reputation in areas of gerontology, end-of-life care, child welfare, mental health and cultural competence.

The faculty of the School of Social Work focus their research in one (or a combination) of the following areas:

• Child Welfare
• Family Violence
• Aging, End of Life Care
• Diversity, Social Justice
• Gender and Sexuality
• Organizations and Communities