By the Numbers

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Top 9%

Ranked among Graduate Social Work Programs Nationwide by U.S. News & World Report

$25.8M

Research and Sponsored Programs Expenditures FY26$101.5M Research and Sponsored Programs Portfolio

$1.5M

Student Scholarship Funding

450+

Practicum Placement 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 prepares students for clinical social work and allows them to pursue their passion for social justice on campus full time or part time, online part time or through Advanced Standing.

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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.

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Non-Degree Program

Our Non-Degree program allows students to explore the field of social work and potentially apply credits toward our Master of Social Work degree program.

Research News

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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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Next month, Jie Zhao, a second-year Ph.D. student in the UConn School of Social Work, will give her first oral conference presentations at the American Public Health Association Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Texas. As lead author, she'll present a study using a dataset from Malaysia examining sex work, substance use, and depressive symptoms among 374 cisgender and transgender women who reported recent sex work. Zhao’s UConn dissertation asks how telehealth-related health policy affects substance use care in rural areas, with a focus on federally qualified health centers. These serve low-income and rural populations and are directly shaped by federal policy. Learn more about Jie and her research in this UConn Today article! https://today.uconn.edu/2026/10/bridging-policy-and-technology-social-works-zhao-explores-telehealth-and-rural-substance-use-care/

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πŸ“£ Applications are now open for the UConn School of Social Work’s special practicum scholarships and workforce programs for the 2027–28 academic year! Explore opportunities to build specialized skills and gain experience in bilingual behavioral health care, child welfare, school social work, aging, neurodevelopmental disabilities, and more: πŸŽ“ Connecticut Β‘Adelante! Scholars β€” up to $4,000 scholarship 🧠 Behavioral Health Scholars Program β€” $25,000 stipend 🀝 DCF Child Welfare Workforce Training Program β€” $4,000 scholarship 🏫 School Social Work Scholars Program β€” $15,000 scholarship 🌟 LEND β€” graduate assistantship, tuition waiver, and stipend πŸ‘₯ Scholars in Aging Program β€” $1,500 scholarship πŸ“… Application deadlines: December 15 for returning students and February 15 for incoming students. πŸ”— Explore the programs and apply: https://socialwork.uconn.edu/workforceprogramsform/ Applications are also open for the Black Male Mental Health Professional Mentoring Program, which offers a $4,500 stipend. Applications are accepted until all slots are filled. Learn more and apply: https://socialwork.uconn.edu/bmmh-mp/ Program offerings and funding are subject to change. Financial support depends on available funding and is confirmed only when awards are officially made. Questions? Contact sswstrategic@uconn.edu.

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They come to the @uconnsocialwork from universities across Connecticut and the Northeast, and as far away as California and England. Their professional backgrounds are just as varied: corporate social responsibility, child welfare, and stage management. Some are pursuing joint degrees in social work and public policy. One is a 35-year veteran of the corporate world. Another, a veteran of the U.S. Army. What do they have in common? They are among the UConn Master of Social Work students who have found their way to the Institute of Municipal and Regional Policy (IMRP) in the UConn School of Public Policy, where their required practicum experiences give them an opportunity to contribute to policy research and legislative issues affecting Connecticut communities. Learn more about the experiences of MSW students Stav Keshet, Diane Cantello, Lorien Velasquez, and Susan Camoroda, and recent alumna πŸ‘©β€πŸŽ“Kate Mazzotta '25 (SSW) in this UConn Today article: https://today.uconn.edu/2026/09/different-paths-shared-purpose-msw-students-find-a-place-for-policy-practice-at-imrp/

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πŸ€– How will artificial intelligence shape the future of social work? Join @uconnsocialwork for Social Work in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: A Symposium Exploring Research, Practice, and Policy β€” a half-day symposium examining AI’s opportunities, challenges, and implications for social work and social service delivery. 🎀 Keynote speaker: Dr. Meredith Broussard β€” Associate Professor, Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute, New York University; Research Director, NYU Alliance for Public Interest Technology; and award-winning author. The symposium will feature panels exploring AI in Social Work Research, Community Practice, and Legislation, with: πŸ”Ή Dr. Eric Rice | UNC Chapel Hill β€” AI and social work πŸ”Ή Dr. Shaddy Saba | NYU Silver β€” Data science and health technology πŸ”Ή Dr. Manu Sharma, MD | Yale / Institute of Living β€” Digital psychiatry and AI πŸ”Ή Dr. Sabrina Trocchi, MPA | Wheeler Health β€” President and Executive Director πŸ”Ή Ben Shaiken | The Alliance-CT β€” Director of Public Policy and Advocacy πŸ”Ή Dr. Sarah MacDonald, LCSW | Community Health Services πŸ”Ή Dawn Brown, MSW | NASW-Connecticut β€” Executive Director πŸ”Ή Hector Glynn, MSW | The Village β€” President and CEO πŸ”Ή Charlotte Warren | Former Maine State Representative πŸ“… Nov. 9, 2026 ⏰ 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m. πŸ“ UConn School of Law | Hartford, Connecticut πŸ‘‰ Learn more and register: s.uconn.edu/aisocialwork

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@uconnsocialwork student Sean Excellent wants to help young Black men find a stronger sense of identity, purpose, and well-being β€” something he knows can be difficult to navigate alone. Now a second-year master’s student concentrating in Individuals, Groups, and Families, Excellent is preparing to offer that support to others as a future social worker. Along the way, he is finding guidance of his own through UConn’s new Black Male Mental Health Professional Mentoring Program. A joint initiative of the UConn School of Social Work and the @uconnneag School of Education, the program pairs graduate students with mental health professionals committed to supporting Black men and boys. Through mentorship, training, and professional development, it aims to help students establish lasting careers while strengthening a network of practitioners serving the Greater Hartford community. Learn more: https://today.uconn.edu/2026/09/uconn-students-prepare-to-support-black-mens-mental-health-through-new-mentorship-program/