You got your degree — now what? We have a multitude of resources to help you take the next step in your career. No matter where you are in your journey, you'll always be part of our krewe.
Whether you’ve been out of touch for a while, moved to a new town, started a new job or even just changed your email address, we want to know! It only takes a moment to update your contact information and helps to ensure that you receive the latest news, updates, invitations and more from Tulane University and TSSW.
While you may not spend your days on campus and in classrooms, you can still stay connected to Tulane University School of Social Work.
- Follow us on Social Media
- Join Tulane Connect
- Join our newsletter
Looking for other ways to connect? Reach out to Laura Decuir Robbins at tsswalumni@tulane.edu or 504-314-7641.
Tulane University School of Social Work needs your help as we prepare students to address many of society's most complex problems. Your gift to the School of Social Work will help support student scholarships and build long-term resources for excellence in academic training and social engagement. Including the School of Social Work in your estate plans will strengthen our commitment to dynamic programs for students and faculty in perpetuity.
The Tulane University School of Social Work Alumni Association is made up of all graduates from the MSW, DSW, DRLA, and Dual-Degree programs of the School. Alumni engagement events and endeavors are facilitated by the Director of Alumni Relations and the Alumni Board who is focused on promoting and supporting the Tulane School of Social Work in its mission and programs.
Current & Emeritus Board Members
Alumni Board Nominations
Alumni Board members must be alumni of Tulane’s School of Social Work and must abide by the code of ethics of the National Association of Social Workers. Nominations for the board are welcome and will be considered on a rolling basis.
Alumni Board Officer Nomination Form
Questions? Contact us at tsswalumni@tulane.edu.
Licensing Information & Requirements
States and jurisdictions define by law what is required for the varying categories of social work licensure.
Career & Professional Development
Whether you need to build a resume, do some networking, or find a new career path, Tulane can help.
The School of Social Work hopes to help our alumni gain employment in the social work field. In addition to the two job boards below, all alumni have access to a wealth of resources for networking, career exploration, and professional development.
Handshake offers a variety of tools to help current students and recent graduates on their professional journey. If you find that you don't have a Handshake account already, reach out to socialwork@tulane.edu.
Get Started with Handshake:
- Log in to Handshake. Use your Tulane ID and password and log in to the Handshake Portal.
- Fill out your profile. Some of your information will already be in your Handshake profile. Check to be sure all information is correct and fill out the remainder. Take the career interests survey to optimize your job search. To see jobs posted specifically by our alumni, make sure you add "Social Work" under the "major" portion of your profile.
- Upload a document. You will want to have a public resume available in Handshake for employers to see.
- Go to the Jobs page and filter for the type of job you're seeking. A few Job Role options that may suit you are Child, Family, and School Social Workers, Healthcare Social Workers, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers, and Miscellaneous Social Workers.
- Follow jobs and employers you are interested in. When you follow an employer or a job, you will automatically start receiving information about the company or job so you will not miss out on updates or new opportunities.
If you're looking for a job and aren't a recent graduate, you may prefer to use the CareerShift job board, which makes looking for a job easy by pulling all publicly available contact information and job postings onto one site.
Throughout their careers, social workers, especially those that want to obtain and maintain licensure, must continue building their knowledge and skills to better empower the individuals, families, groups, and communities they serve. Our Center for Lifelong Learning (CLL) facilitates a diverse collection of continuing education opportunities.
Post a job or browse student and alumni resumes on Handshake. If you are a new user, please create an employer account using your company-issued email address. For instructions on how to register an account, click here. If you find that your account has not been approved within 48 hours, have questions about how to post a job, or otherwise need help, please reach out to socialwork@tulane.edu.
Once your account is registered, it's time to post your job. Under "Categorize your job," please type in social worker and choose the category or categories most relevant to the position. Under "Candidate qualifications," add "Social Work" as a required major. Under "Choose schools," ensure that Tulane University is selected.
Tulane School of Social Work loves to work with alumni like you. If you're interested in contributing to the future of social work, reach out to us about become a field education instructor.
