By the Numbers

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Top 9%

Ranked Among Graduate Social Work Programs Nationwide

$23.5M

Research and Sponsored Programs Expenditures FY25$73.5M 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 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 UConnโ€™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 Schoolโ€™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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Save the date! โฐ On Nov. 10, the ORS Speaker Series presents Professor Daniel Neill from New York University! Dr. Neill will speak on Machine Learning for Urban Public Health. The talk takes place at the UConn School of Social Work and virtually. Lunch will be provided for in-person attendees. ๐ŸŽƒ See you there!

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The UConn School of Social Work Wellness Week continues! Today, from noon to 1 p.m. to embrace your inner artist! Supplies for drawing, painting, and sculpting will be provided for you to take a break and unwind in between your classes. Also, stop by the first floor of the SSW building to meet with representatives from SHaW (Student Health and Wellness) and get tips and resources for self-care: Wednesday, October 29, noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, October 30, 3 to 4 p.m. Snacks and coffee/tea available throughout the week! Additional resources on self-care to also be shared for online and in-person students. More info: https://ow.ly/hASz50XjQXg #uconnssw #wellnessweek

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๐ŸŒฟ Take time to recharge and care for yourself as we move toward the end of the semester! The UConn School of Social Work invites all students to join us for Wellness Week, featuring a series of activities focused on mindfulness, creativity, and self-care. ๐Ÿง˜ Virtual Yoga with Nikki Adams (pictured) TONIGHT, Monday, October 27 | 7 p.m. ET (Virtual) Start your week with a gentle yoga session led by instructor Nikki Adams. All levels are welcome! ๐Ÿ‘‰ Students, please check your email from OSAS for the Zoom link. ๐ŸŽจ Creative Break: Art for Relaxation Tuesday, October 28 | 3 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, October 29 | Noon to 1 p.m. ๐Ÿ“ Lower Level, SSW Building Take a mindful break between classes! Supplies for drawing, painting, and sculpting will be providedโ€”no experience necessary. ๐Ÿ’ฌ Meet with SHaW UConn Student Health and Wellness Tuesday, October 28 | 3 to 4 p.m.. Wednesday, October 29 | Noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, October 30 | 3 to 4 p.m. ๐Ÿ“ First Floor, SSW Building Stop by to connect with SHaW representatives and get helpful self-care tips and wellness resources. โ˜• Snacks, Coffee & Tea All Week! Available throughout the SSW Building. Additional online and in-person resources on self-care will also be shared. All events are free and open to SSW students. Take a pause. Breathe. Reconnect. Feel well! ๐Ÿ’™

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We've got that fall feeling here at the UConn Hartford campus and UConn School of Social Work. #uconnssw #hartfordct #fallvibes

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A new study, co-authored by UConn School of Social Work Assistant Professor Chenglin Hong, determined that almost 40 percent of gay, bisexual men, and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) in Ukraine experienced intimate partner violence during the COVID-19 pandemic. https://ow.ly/ar8W50XhyoI

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