University of Wisconsin–Madison

Points of Pride

Lliving alumni who are social workers and leaders across the world

Awarded in scholarships to social work students last year

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.

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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.

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Public Child Welfare Training

The Public Child Welfare Training Program is designed to educate and train graduate and undergraduate-level social work students for employment as practitioners in public child welfare.

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Jobs after graduation

Take a look at some of the job openings organizations send to the school looking for social work graduates. This list is updated as we receive notice.

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Research and faculty news

Our faculty are committed to rigorous research aimed at advancing knowledge about social work, social welfare, and intervention strategies.