UConn School of Social Work
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Academic Programs

BSW
Our Bachelor's of Social Work degree prepares graduates for entry-level employment in a wide range of community and social service agencies. One of the few majors that can be completed at the UConn Hartford campus.

MSW
In addition to learning about the profession's values, knowledge, and skills, our Master's of Social Work students pursue a concentration in Community Organizing; Individuals, Groups & Families; or Policy Practice.

PHD
Within a community of supportive mentors, distinguished faculty, and peers, our PhD program prepares scholars and researchers to serve as faculty members and leaders in human service organizations and research centers.

Non-Degree
Our Non-Degree program enables you to register for graduate social work courses as a non-matriculated student. A variety of morning, afternoon, and evening classes are available during the fall, spring, and summer.

Continuing Ed
Earn CE credits and keep informed of current research, theory, and techniques that help social workers and other human service professionals better serve their clients and communities.
Social Workers change lives!
Realize your dreams, expand your knowledge and develop your social work skills while earning your degree at the UConn School of Social Work.
SSW News
- Peter Papallo: A Full-Circle Career Comes to a Close March 31, 2021
- Q&A: College Success for Foster Youth March 11, 2021
- Too Hot or Too Cold? UConn Researcher Finds ‘Goldilocks Problem’ in Child Welfare Decision-Making March 9, 2021
- Two Social Work Alums Hired to Head Up University Mental Health Efforts February 23, 2021
- Public Policy, Social Work Researchers: Antipoverty Programs Can Help Reduce Child Neglect February 22, 2021
UConn Today
- A First for UConn: Two Students Named Truman Scholars for 2021 April 14, 2021
- Ignite Hartford Grant Promotes Student Entrepreneurship April 14, 2021
- Virtual Conference Brings Together Global Experts to Tackle COVID-19 “Infodemic” April 14, 2021
- Chris Thile Returns to Jorgensen Center for Solo Performance on Digital Stage April 14, 2021
- A New Home for the Huskies April 13, 2021
SSW Events
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Apr
16
Furthering Ability To Confront Performance And Organizational Challenges9:00am
Furthering Ability To Confront Performance And Organizational Challenges
Friday, April 16th, 2021
09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Hartford Campus N/A
Social Work Practice Fellows Certificate Program in Supervision Fall 2020 - Spring 2021
For more information:
https://ssw.uconn.edu/furthering-capacity-to-address-performance-and-challenges/
April 9, 16, 23Contact Information: ssw.ce@uconn.edu
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Apr
21
Brown Bag With Greg Rhee, PhD12:00pm
Brown Bag With Greg Rhee, PhD
Wednesday, April 21st, 2021
12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Hartford Campus WebEx
Brown Bag with Greg Rhee
Presenter: Greg Rhee, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Public Health Sciences at UConn Health
Dr. Rhee is an interdisciplinary pharmaco-epidemiologist and health services researcher at the intersection of aging and mental health.
Meeting link: https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/uconn-cmr/j.php?MTID=m40620f0e30179195edbe287a0f184e3d
Meeting number: 120 741 0938
Password: jPsYtmJp345Contact Information: lindsay.wessell@uconn.edu
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Apr
22
Supervising The Ethical Clinician10:00am
Supervising The Ethical Clinician
Thursday, April 22nd, 2021
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Hartford Campus N/A
UConn Continuing Education live webinar. For more information or to register visit:
https://ssw.uconn.edu/2021/03/31/supervising-the-ethical-clinician/Contact Information: ssw.ce@uconn.edu
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Apr
23
Furthering Ability To Confront Performance And Organizational Challenges9:00am
Furthering Ability To Confront Performance And Organizational Challenges
Friday, April 23rd, 2021
09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Hartford Campus N/A
Social Work Practice Fellows Certificate Program in Supervision Fall 2020 - Spring 2021
For more information:
https://ssw.uconn.edu/furthering-capacity-to-address-performance-and-challenges/
April 9, 16, 23Contact Information: ssw.ce@uconn.edu
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Apr
28
Effective Consultation10:00am
Effective Consultation
Wednesday, April 28th, 2021
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Hartford Campus N/A
UConn SSW Continuing Education live webinar. For more information or to register please visit:
https://ssw.uconn.edu/2021/03/31/effective-consultation/Contact Information: ssw.ce@uconn.edu
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