Two students walking into the outside front door of the School of Social Work building.
Associate Professor Weidi Qin at the front of the classroom.

Assistant Professor Weidi Qin and students in Social Work 709: Social Policy

Social Welfare Student Laila Edwards Wins Gold Medal with Team USA

And another NCAA Championship!

Points Of Pride

11,000+

living alumni who are social workers and leaders across the world

$750,000+

awarded in scholarships to 92 social work students last year

$60 Million

in faculty-generated research projects

Undergraduate Programs

We offer a Bachelor of Social Work or Social Welfare for aspiring social workers. Whether you’re passionate about helping individuals, families, or communities, our program equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to make a positive impact.

Full-Time MSW Program

Our Full-Time Master of Social Work (MSW) Program offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare you for impactful social work practice. We place a strong emphasis on field education and experiential learning in this program.

Part-Time MSW Program

Our Part-Time Master of Social Work (MSW) Program is designed for students who are not able to pursue full-time classes while pursuing their graduate degree.

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PhD in Social Welfare

Our PhD program in Social Welfare offers a rigorous and interdisciplinary plan of study, focusing on both basic and applied social research. Doctoral candidates are generally guaranteed funding for at least five years.

Student and professor sitting in class