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
- MSW Students Among UConn Contact Tracers Helping State Fight COVID-19 January 5, 2021
- UConn Magazine: Just Folk November 27, 2020
- UConn Hartford Power Voting Corps Plays Important Role in Historic Election Day November 11, 2020
- Social Work Faculty Earn UConn Research Awards October 27, 2020
- Linking Together for Mental Health Awareness October 7, 2020
UConn Today
- Pharmacy Students Create COVID-19 Vaccine Information Series in 5 languages January 18, 2021
- Q&A: Trump, the Capitol, and Social Media January 18, 2021
- Brave Space: Shardé Davis and Mason Holland January 18, 2021
- Social Media January 16, 2021
- Schools and Colleges January 16, 2021
SSW Events
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Jan
19
Racial Justice & Implicit Bias2:00pm
Racial Justice & Implicit Bias
Tuesday, January 19th, 2021
02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Hartford Campus N/A
Continuing Education Live Webinar
To register or for more information visit:
https://ssw.uconn.edu/racial-justice-implicit-bias-fostering-authentic-engagement/Contact Information: ssw.ce@uconn.edu
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Jan
21
Understanding Military Culture10:00am
Understanding Military Culture
Thursday, January 21st, 2021
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Hartford Campus N/A
Continuing Education Live Webinar
For more information or to register vishttps://ssw.uconn.edu/understanding-military-culture-implementation-in-treatment/it:Contact Information: ssw.ce@uconn.edu
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Jan
22
Trauma-Informed Supervision Through A Social Justice Lens9:00am
Trauma-Informed Supervision Through A Social Justice Lens
Friday, January 22nd, 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/trauma-informed-supervision-through-a-social-justice-lens/
January 15, 22, 29Contact Information: ssw.ce@uconn.edu
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Jan
29
Trauma-Informed Supervision Through A Social Justice Lens9:00am
Trauma-Informed Supervision Through A Social Justice Lens
Friday, January 29th, 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/trauma-informed-supervision-through-a-social-justice-lens/
January 15, 22, 29Contact Information: ssw.ce@uconn.edu
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Jan
29
GIS For Social Work Research, Practice, And Policy 10:30am
GIS For Social Work Research, Practice, And Policy
Friday, January 29th, 2021
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Hartford Campus WebEx
Lead by Dr. Tom Felke (Florida Gulf Coast University), this webinar will provide a brief over-view of GIS (geographic information systems), a field that in-corporates geographical features with tabular data in order to map, analyze, and assess real-world problems. The use of digital mapping technologies have seen sporadic use in social work practice. Dr. Felke will show participants how to utilize freely available digital mapping tools available online for the collection, analysis, and sharing of data.
To register, visit:
https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/uconn-cmr/onstage/g.php?MTID=ed960bb708060706e02da827346410f8eContact Information: lindsay.wessell@uconn.edu
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