By the Numbers

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Top 9%

Ranked Among Graduate Social Work Programs Nationwide

$19.6M

Research and Sponsored Programs Expenditures FY24$66M 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.

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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UConn SSW Associate Professor Meg Paceley and doctoral student Spencer Evans co-authored a new article called Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning youths’ disclosure of their sexual orientation and gender identity across contexts: Processes, decision making, and related experiences. This study explores the complex, ongoing nature of SOGI disclosure for LGBTQ+ youth, shedding light on how identity, safety, and environment intersect in these critical decisions. Read more with the link in our bio! #LGBTQResearch #UConnResearch #SocialWork

UConn SSW Associate Professor Meg Paceley and doctoral student Spencer Evans co-authored a new article called Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning youths’ disclosure of their sexual orientation and gender identity across contexts: Processes, decision making, and related experiences. This study explores the complex, ongoing nature of SOGI disclosure for LGBTQ+ youth, shedding light on how identity, safety, and environment intersect in these critical decisions. Read more with the link in our bio! #LGBTQResearch #UConnResearch #SocialWork ...

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Join us on May 6th at 10 AM in the Legislative Office Building, Room 1C, 300 Capitol Ave, Hartford, CT for a critical dialogue on Voting Rights Legislation, HB 7229, and the Voting Landscape — featuring guest speakers including Secretary of State Stephanie Thomas and other leading voices in civic engagement. We encourage your participation in this significant opportunity to learn, engage, and advocate for accessible voting in Connecticut. Presented by the Connecticut Unlock the Vote Coalition. #VotingRights #HartfordEvents #VotingLegislation

Join us on May 6th at 10 AM in the Legislative Office Building, Room 1C, 300 Capitol Ave, Hartford, CT for a critical dialogue on Voting Rights Legislation, HB 7229, and the Voting Landscape — featuring guest speakers including Secretary of State Stephanie Thomas and other leading voices in civic engagement. We encourage your participation in this significant opportunity to learn, engage, and advocate for accessible voting in Connecticut. Presented by the Connecticut Unlock the Vote Coalition. #VotingRights #HartfordEvents #VotingLegislation ...

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Vote for SSW alum Aviva Vincent, 2011, for the NASW member large. "I'm a proud UConn SSW alum (Class of 2011) and honored to be on the ballot for NASW Member-at-Large in the 2025 National Election. Voting opens May 1 — I’d be grateful for your support!" Learn more about me and my statement using the link in our bio! #UConnAlumni #NASW2025 #VoteForAviva

Vote for SSW alum Aviva Vincent, 2011, for the NASW member large. "I`m a proud UConn SSW alum (Class of 2011) and honored to be on the ballot for NASW Member-at-Large in the 2025 National Election. Voting opens May 1 — I’d be grateful for your support!" Learn more about me and my statement using the link in our bio! #UConnAlumni #NASW2025 #VoteForAviva ...

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Congratulations to Associate Professor Nathanael J. Okpych and co-authors on their latest publication, "Secondary and Postsecondary Education Outcomes of Students with Experience in Foster Care: Systematic Review of the Literature From 2000–2023," featured in AERA Open (2025)! This important research addresses educational disparities faced by youth in foster care. Great work! 📚✨ #FosterCareResearch #EducationalEquity #UConnSocialWork

Congratulations to Associate Professor Nathanael J. Okpych and co-authors on their latest publication, "Secondary and Postsecondary Education Outcomes of Students
with Experience in Foster Care: Systematic Review of the Literature From 2000–2023," featured in AERA Open (2025)! This important research addresses educational disparities faced by youth in foster care. Great work! 📚✨ #FosterCareResearch #EducationalEquity #UConnSocialWork ...

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Congratulations to Milagros Morrero-Johnson on receiving the 2025 Provost’s Award for Excellence in Community-Engaged Scholarship! This well-deserved honor recognizes her lifelong commitment to creating transformational change in communities through research, practice, and service to the common good. We are so proud to celebrate her outstanding impact! #CommunityEngagement #TransformationalChange #ResearchForGood #AcademicAchievement

Congratulations to Milagros Morrero-Johnson on receiving the 2025 Provost’s Award for Excellence in Community-Engaged Scholarship! This well-deserved honor recognizes her lifelong commitment to creating transformational change in communities through research, practice, and service to the common good. We are so proud to celebrate her outstanding impact! #CommunityEngagement #TransformationalChange #ResearchForGood #AcademicAchievement ...

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Congratulations to SSW Associate Dean of Research, Dr. Jennifer Manuel, on her promotion to Full Professor! We're so proud to celebrate this incredible achievement and extremely grateful for her outstanding leadership, scholarship, and dedication to the School of Social Work. Well done, Dr. Manuel! 🎉 #SocialWork #AcademicAchievement #ProfessorPromotion #SSWCommunity

Congratulations to SSW Associate Dean of Research, Dr. Jennifer Manuel, on her promotion to Full Professor! We`re so proud to celebrate this incredible achievement and extremely grateful for her outstanding leadership, scholarship, and dedication to the School of Social Work. Well done, Dr. Manuel! 🎉 #SocialWork #AcademicAchievement #ProfessorPromotion #SSWCommunity ...