Laurie Haas is Social Work Field Instruction Coordinator in the USA Social Work Program. She holds the B.A. in Psychology from Huntingdon College (1989) and the M.S.W. from Tulane University (1990). Her professional licenses include the LCSW and PIP in Alabama, the LMSW in Texas and the ACSW certification through National Association of Social Workers. She is a past member of the Alabama Board of Social Work Examiners. Ms. Haas' experience involves clinical social work as well as administration in both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric settings. Ms. Haas' most recent professional service includes serving five years as Executive Director for the Alabama Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers. Ms. Haas continues to be active in the state chapter of NASW.

Ms. Haas coordinates the BSW Field Education program. She also teaches Human Behavior in the Social Environment I, Field Experience, Introduction to Social Welfare, Generalist Practice I and the Senior Seminar.