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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Rupal Parekh

NIA-Funded Study Explores Re-Engagement of Black Older Adults After COVID-19

With the support of a $7 million National Institutes on Aging (NIA) Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center grant, Assistant Professor Rupal Parekh is leading a pilot study about the impact of social isolation and loneliness on the health and well-being of Black and African American older adults in the wake of the COVID-19 […]

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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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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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Thinking about getting a Master of Social Work degree? Mark your calendar for our next virtual info session to learn about our top-ranked program, curriculum, application process and more. Thursday, April 4 at 6pm ET. Register at the link in our profile or copy this link: s.uconn.edu/mswinfosession
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Our School of Social Work community mourns the passing of Professor Alex Gitterman, a beloved member of the faculty who had an outsized impact on social work education and generations of social work practitioners and scholars across the country and globe. Read about his legacy at the link in our profile. ...

Assistant Professor Rupal Parekh leads a study about the impact of social isolation and loneliness on the health and well-being of Black and African American older adults in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more at the link to our Spring 2024 Research Impact Newsletter in our profile.
#socialisolation #loneliness #health #healthandwellness #africanamerican #africanamericans #olderadults #aging #covi̇d19 #research #socialworkresearch #socialworkmonth
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Learn about our new Online MSW degree program, which is part-time and fully online. At an upcoming virtual info session on April 2 at 5:30 pm ET, we`ll explore how this flexible and affordable option can help you reach your career goals. Register now at the link in our profile!
#onlinemsw #mswdegree #masterofsocialwork #masterinsocialwork #socialworkmonth #socialwork
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UConn SSW students and alums are invited to a Social Workers Network Career Fair on Wednesday, March 27, from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. at The Hartford Club. Meet with representatives from social work agencies to learn about job opportunities. Contact sswstudentservices@uconn.edu or register at the link in our profile.
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We`re excited to share our Spring 2024 Research Impact Newsletter! The report highlights faculty and student research, new grants and publications, the innovative work of our centers and institutes, state partnerships and more! Read more at the link in our profile.
#research #researchimpact #researchandscholarship #socialworkresearch #facultyresearch #phdstudent #studentresearch #socialwork #socialworkmonth 🔥🔥🔥
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