Mission
The mission of the UW-Madison School of Social Work is to enhance human
well-being and promote social and economic justice for people who are
disadvantaged to achieve an equitable, healthy, and productive society.
The school aims to:
- Create, advance, strengthen, and integrate interdisciplinary
knowledge for students and the profession through research,
scholarship, teaching and practice.
- Educate students to
become highly skilled, culturally competent and ethical practitioners
who will provide effective leadership for the profession of social work
within the State of Wisconsin and nationally.
- Promote
change at levels ranging from the individual to national policy,
including empowering communities and populations that are disadvantaged
and developing humane service delivery systems.
- Create and disseminate knowledge regarding the prevention and amelioration of social problems.
Academic Programs
Two undergraduate programs are offered in the School:
- The Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Social Welfare major offers an overview of pressing, current social
problems and prepares students for further
academic study or for employment in selected human service arenas.
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The Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) is a professional degree program designed to prepare graduates for entry-level social work practice.
Two graduate programs are offered:
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The Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) is a professional degree that prepares graduates for advanced social work practice.
- The Ph.D. Program in Social Welfare is designed to educate and train scholars and educators who will advance social work knowledge and expand understanding of social welfare problems.
The B.S.W. and M.S.W. Programs are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. The School's Ph.D. Program is a member of the Group for Advancement of Doctoral Education (G.A.D.E.).
