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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
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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.

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.

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.

Continuing Education
Our CE program offers social workers and human service professionals the coursework and credits they need to serve clients, agencies, and communities.

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.
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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.
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School of Social Work Archives – UConn Today
- Non-Traditional Social Work Student Encouraged by BSW Program December 3, 2025'When I received my acceptance letter, I opened it in front of my 12-year-old son. He got to see his mom reach a major academic goal'Olivia Drake
- UConn School of Social Work Strengthens Supervisory Training with Advanced Certificate Program December 2, 2025Upon completion of the program, participants are equipped with the skills, confidence, guidance, and community needed to become an effective social worker supervisorOlivia Drake
- CT LEND Fellows Train to Improve Health Care for People with Developmental Disabilities December 1, 2025Three School of Social Work MSW students are learning to assist children and adults with neurodevelopmental disabilities as 2025-26 Connecticut Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (CT LEND) FellowsOlivia Drake
- SSW Launches New Certificate to Address Children’s Mental Health Crisis December 1, 2025The School of Social Work aims to better prepare future social workers to meet the complex mental health needs of children and youth while strengthening the behavioral health workforceOlivia Drake
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🎄🎁🎄 Students, faculty at staff at UConn School of Social Work`s Hartford and Stamford campuses participated in the For All Ages 2025 Comfort and Joy Holiday Card Drive (https://forallages.org/comfort-and-joy-cards) on Dec. 2.
The handmade holiday cards will be delivered to veterans and chronically ill adults across the state. 🎄🎁🎄
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Three @uconnsocialwork MSW students are learning to assist children and adults with disabilities as 2025-26 Connecticut Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (CT LEND) @connecticut_lend Fellows.
The Fellows— Alison Fox, Quinn Meehan, and Grace Hartmann, receive a tuition waiver and a $29,000 stipend. The training program includes research studies, advocacy projects, and community practicum assignments with infants, children, youth, and adults with developmental disabilities—including autism—and their families, comprising more than 700 hours of training annually.
Read more: https://s.uconn.edu/lend
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Congratulations to @uconnsocialwork Assistant Professor Chenglin Hong! Two of his research articles were published in peer-reviewed journals in November.
“Sex Positivity, Resilience, Social Support, and Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and HIV Stigmas: Associations with Current and Lifetime Use of PrEP” appears in the International Journal of Sexual Health.
https://www.tandfonline.com/.../10.../19317611.2025.2587107
And “Sexual Behavior, App Use, and Venue Comfort During COVID-19: A Global Study of Gay, Bisexual, and Other Men Who Have Sex with Men” appears in the Journal of Sex Research.
https://www.tandfonline.com/.../00224499.2025.2585071...
Hong’s work continues to deepen our understanding of sexual health, stigma, and behavior — especially among sexual and gender minority communities worldwide.
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Wonder what is like to be a student in the UConn Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program? 🙋🙋🏾♀️🙋🏻♂️
At 7 p.m. on Dec. 15, hear current BSW students talk about their experiences in the classroom and the hands-on practicum experience.
Register here: https://events.uconn.edu/school-of-social-work/event/1581596-uconn-bachelor-of-social-work-the-student
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The School of Social Work Information Sessions provide an overview of UConn`s Master`s in Social Work degree program including the curriculum, field education requirements, and options for completing the degree. @uconnsocialwork
This month, we`re offering these five virtual sessions:
Connecticut ¡Adelante! Info Session - Bilingual English/Spanish MSW Program Option
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 3 PM
UConn MSW Advanced Standing Options - Virtual Information Session
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 6 PM
UConn MSW Program Options - Virtual Information Session
Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6 PM
Connecticut ¡Adelante! Info Session - Bilingual English/Spanish MSW Program Option
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10 AM
UConn Online MSW Program - Virtual Information Session
Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6 PM
Learn more at:
https://connect.grad.uconn.edu/portal/msw_infosessions
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Registration is now open for the for Campaign School for Social Workers! The two day school, hosted by @uconnsocialwork Nancy A. Humphreys Institute for Political Social Work, is for anyone who wants to amplify their ability to create positive change in their community.
Learn to:
◦ Volunteer, advocate, and run for office
◦ Gain valuable leadership skills for any practice setting
◦ Engage in candid conversations with political social workers, elected officials, and national experts
◦ Determine your first steps toward political and community engagement
Register online here: https://tinyurl.com/2026CampaignSchool
#uconnssw #campaignschool
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