Baylor University's Diana R. Garland School of Social Work in Waco, Texas, prepares social work professionals for impactful service and leadership globally within a Christian context. Emphasizing social justice and community well-being, the school offers Bachelor, Master, and PhD degrees, alongside a minor. Students receive a robust education blending social work theory with practical field experience across diverse settings. Faculty are experienced practitioners and scholars addressing critical social issues like poverty, child welfare, and mental health. The school is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for ethical and competent practice, often integrating faith with their professional work.
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Baylor University is a private Baptist Christian research university in Waco, Texas. Founded in 1845, Baylor is the oldest continuously operating university in Texas and one of the first educational institutions west of the Mississippi River in the United States. The university's 1,000-acre (400-hectare) campus is located on the banks of the Brazos River next to I-35, between the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and Austin. As of fall 2021, Baylor had a total enrollment of 20,626 (undergraduate 15,191, graduate 5,435). It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities - Very High Research Activity". The university grants undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral and professional degrees. Baylor University's athletic teams, known as the Bears, participate in 19 intercollegiate sports. The university is a member of the Big 12 Conference in NCAA Division I.
