By the Numbers

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Top 12%


Ranked Among Graduate Social Work Programs Nationwide

$12M


Research and Sponsored Programs Expenditures FY23$43M Research and Sponsored Programs Portfolio

$1.5M


Student Scholarship Funding

250+


Field Education Internship Sites

8,800+


Alumni Worldwide

Academic Programs

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BSW

Our Bachelor of Social Work degree program prepares students to advance human rights and social justice, and to serve individuals, families, and communities in need.

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MSW

Our Master of Social Work program allows busy students to pursue their passion for social justice full-time, part-time, and through Advanced Standing and online classes.

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Ph.D.

Our doctoral students are welcomed into a supportive community where they are mentored, and prepared to teach and conduct research to address critical social problems.

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Continuing Education

Our CE program offers social workers and human service professionals the coursework and credits they need to serve clients, agencies, and communities.

Research News

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Study Examines Relationship Between Maternal Employment and Child Maltreatment

Associate Professor Meg Feely co-authored a paper published in Social Service Review that examines the relationship between maternal employment and the risk for child maltreatment. The paper was selected as the editor’s choice article and the only article in the volume available to the public via open access. The editor’s choice are articles that best […]

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Associate Professor Meg Paceley

NIMH/NIH Loan Repayment Grant Supports Study on LGBTQ+ Youth and Eating Disorders

Associate Professor Meg Paceley led a study examining the relationship between the family and community environments of LGBTQ+ youth and disordered eating behaviors. The research was published in Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary Social Services and supported by the National Institute of Mental Health/National Institutes of Health (NIMH/NIH) Loan Repayment Program ($58,000). To […]

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Assistant Professor Kelsi Carolan

Researcher Leads Study on Long COVID’s Effects on Mental Health and More

With a $49,000 Research Excellence Program grant from UConn’s Office of the Vice President for Research, Assistant Professor Kelsi Carolan will lead a qualitative study with a focus on individuals with long COVID in Connecticut. The term “long COVID” describes a clinical set of post-COVID symptoms that may include fatigue, shortness of breath, and cognitive […]

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Innovations Institute

Innovations Institute, at UConn’s School of Social Work (SSW), works in partnership with government agencies, health care providers, youth and their families, and community-based organizations nationwide to improve outcomes for children, youth, young adults, and their families. A University institute of the SSW, Innovations extends the School’s commitment to social, racial, and economic justice and the improvement of human well-being nationwide.

The Nancy A. Humphreys Institute
for Political Social Work

The Nancy A. Humphreys Institute for Political Social Work works to increase the political participation and power of social workers and the communities they serve. The Institute leads the national "Voting is Social Work" Campaign, and trains social workers and students to lead in politics through its Campaign School for Social Workers.

News & Events

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RSS School of Social Work Archives – UConn Today

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  1. Mar 20 Reproductive Justice: The Intersection of Health, Rights, and Social Justice 6:30pm
  2. Mar 22 ORS Guest Speaker Dr. Camille Quinn: “Charting Your Path to a Funded Research Career” 11:00am
  3. Mar 22 School Social Work Program Virtual Info Session 11:30am
  4. Mar 25 Strategies for Preventing and Managing Challenging Behavior in School-Aged Children 11:00am
  5. Mar 27 Social Workers’ Network 12:00pm
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You`re invited to a virtual info session about our Master of Social Work (MSW) degree program, offered online and in-person. The next session is Tuesday, March 19 at 6pm ET. Join us to learn about the curriculum and hands-on field internships. Register today at the link in our profile!
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UConn SSW`s Office of Research and Scholarship presents, "Charting Your Path to a Funded Research Career," with Camille Quinn, Ph.D. of the University of Michigan School of Social Work, Friday, March 22, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm ET. CECs offered. For details contact ssw-ors@uconn.edu.
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Help meet the mental health needs of youth in CT by becoming a School Social Worker! MSW students accepted to our School Social Work Program are eligible to receive a $10K stipend. Learn more and attend a virtual info session on March 22. Visit the link in our profile for details.
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Thinking about becoming a social worker? Join us for a virtual info session on Tuesday, March 19 at 6:00 pm ET to learn about our top-ranked MSW program, the curriculum, application process and what makes our community unique! Register now at the link in our profile.
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Don`t miss our virtual information session about our new flexible and affordable Online MSW degree program. Learn about how this fully online and part-time degree program can help you meet your career goals. Tune in today at 5:30 pm ET. Register at the link in our profile! (http://s.uconn.edu/mswinfosession)
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