The social work faculty reflects a cross section of the social work profession. Many specialties are represented, including child welfare, gerontology, community organization, and health care policy. The faculty, in addition to maintaining high standards of teaching, provides many hours of community service and practice to the numerous social service agencies in St. Louis.
Research is also an integral part of the faculty's activities.
Many papers are presented by faculty at local, national, and international meetings and published in professional journals.