Honoring the Past and Celebrating the Future: UConn School of Social Work Celebrates 75 Years!
Top 12% best graduate schools for social work in the nation
No. 36 in the U.S. and no. 1 in Connecticut
8,700+ alumni worldwide
Academic Programs

BSW
Our Bachelor 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 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.
Ranked no. 36 best graduate school for social work
by U.S. News & World Report.
UConn School of Social Work is among the top 12% of programs nationwide and no. 1 in the state of Connecticut.
SSW News
- UConn School of Social Work Celebrates 75th Anniversary March 21, 2023
- Social Work Researcher Seeks to Re-engage Black and African American Older Adults Isolated by COVID-19 March 7, 2023
- UConn Nursing, Social Work Awarded $6M to Address Workforce Shortages in Critical Fields March 1, 2023
- $10 Million for National Early Childhood Intervention Personnel Development Equity Center Awarded to UConn February 21, 2023
- Q&A: Meet the School of Social Work Ph.D. Student Jenna Powers January 31, 2023
UConn Today
- Joe Fullerton Appointed Director of the UConn Office of Sustainability March 24, 2023
- Nigro Named Recipient of Faculty Service Award March 24, 2023
- Leslie Levin Wins 2023 UConn Law Teaching Award March 24, 2023
- Tiny but Mighty: Microgreens Could Play an Important Role in Feeding a Sustainable Future March 24, 2023
- UConn’s Bold Program Turns Women Students into Leaders March 24, 2023
SSW Events
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Mar
29
Understanding Grief in Children/Teens in Foster/Residential Care10:00am
Understanding Grief in Children/Teens in Foster/Residential Care
Wednesday, March 29th, 2023
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Hartford Campus N/A
UConn SSW professional development live webinar. For more information ahttps://socialwork.uconn.edu/2023/01/12/understanding-grief-in-children-teens-in-foster-residential-care/nd to register visit:Contact Information: ssw.ce@uconn.edu
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Mar
29
Social Workers' Network12:00pm
Social Workers' Network
Wednesday, March 29th, 2023
12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Hartford Campus The Hartford Club - 46 Prospect Street, Hartford, CT 06103
Come meet with representatives from regional social work agencies to discuss employment opportunities!
RSVP at
https://nexus.uconn.edu/secure_per/events/event_registration.php?ser=6685&rc=6006277878Contact Information: sswstudentservices@uconn.edu
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Mar
30
Supervising the Diagnosing Clinician10:00am
Supervising the Diagnosing Clinician
Thursday, March 30th, 2023
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Hartford Campus N/A
SSW Center for Continuing Education and Professional Development virtual webinar for Social Work Professionals. For more information and to register, visit:
https://socialwork.uconn.edu/2023/03/01/supervising-the-diagnostic-clinician/Contact Information: ssw.ce@uconn.edu
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Mar
30
15 Minutes to Calm5:30pm
15 Minutes to Calm
Thursday, March 30th, 2023
05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Other Online
Breathing & Mind & Body Affirmations
Join us for breathing & mind & body affirmations to help us find a calm moment in our days & extend kindness to ourselves & others. All students are welcome, & no experience necessary to join.
Thursdays at 5:30pm
https://uconnvtc.webex.com/join/apscContact Information: joleen.nevers@uconn.edu
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Mar
31
ORS Spring 2023 Workshop: Pre-Award 10110:00am
ORS Spring 2023 Workshop: Pre-Award 101
Friday, March 31st, 2023
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Hartford Campus Virtual
"Pre-Award 101" is part of the Office of Research & Scholarship Internal Nuts and Bolts Series Track.Contact Information: ORS, ssw-ors@uconn.edu
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