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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 Organization; 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.
SSW News
- Johanna Schubert ’19, Social Work May 1, 2019
- School of Social Work Recognizes Five Long-Time Field Instructors/Advisors April 2, 2019
- Engineering for Human Rights April 2, 2019
- UConn, Chrysalis Center Partnership to Help the Homeless in Hartford April 1, 2019
- Researchers Propose Innovative Idea to Prevent Child Neglect February 27, 2019
UConn Today
- Witnessing Evolution’s Great Truths May 21, 2019
- Expanding Minds: Brain Imaging at UConn May 21, 2019
- Children’s Hospital the Set for Student Puppetry Performance May 20, 2019
- Law Students Make a Case for Asylum May 20, 2019
- Penders Becomes Winningest Baseball Coach in School History May 17, 2019
SSW Events
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May
31
Understanding Implicit Bias and Microaggressions9:30am
Understanding Implicit Bias and Microaggressions
Friday, May 31st, 2019
09:30 AM - 04:00 PM
Hartford Campus HPL 026
The goal of this seminar is to help social workers reflect on their own unconscious biases and become aware of microaggressions that are a part of their everyday lives.Contact Information: ssw.ce@uconn.edu
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Jun
7
Family Violence: Understanding Generational Patterns and Practice Considerations9:30am
Family Violence: Understanding Generational Patterns and Practice Considerations
Friday, June 7th, 2019
09:30 AM - 04:00 PM
Hartford Campus HPL 026
This seminar will present a case study to help participants explore and understand the dynamics and patterns of generational family violence.
For more information and to register: https://socialworkce.uconn.eduContact Information: ssw.ce@uconn.edu
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Jun
10
Loyalty-The Root of Perpetual Unhappiness9:30am
Loyalty-The Root of Perpetual Unhappiness
Monday, June 10th, 2019
09:30 AM - 04:00 PM
Hartford Campus HPL 026
In this seminar participants will review the main concepts of Control-mastery theory, learn to recognize the role loyalty plays and other psychological obstacles clients need to overcome, be able to define the client's conscious and unconscious goals for therapy, and be able to identify loyalty as a factor in therapy as well as practice formulating interventions and using this information.
For more information and to register: https://socialworkce.uconn.eduContact Information: ssw.ce@uconn.edu
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Jun
17
Art of Diagnosis9:30am
Art of Diagnosis
Monday, June 17th, 2019
09:30 AM - 04:00 PM
Hartford Campus HPL 026
This seminar teaches how to differentially diagnose using specific questions and provides decision tree that clinicians can use in clinical sessions.
For more information and to register: https://socialworkce.uconn.eduContact Information: ssw.ce@uconn.edu
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Jun
21
ABC'S of Functional Behavior Assessment and the Development of Behavior Support Plans9:30am
ABC'S of Functional Behavior Assessment and the Development of Behavior Support Plans
Friday, June 21st, 2019
09:30 AM - 04:00 PM
Hartford Campus HPL 026
This seminar will describe the essential components of a Functional Behavior Assessment and the process for translating findings into practice when developing a Behavior Support Plan with an emphasis on collaborating with treatment team members.
For more information and to register: https://socialworkce.uconn.eduContact Information: ssw.ce@uconn.edu
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