Help meet the mental health needs of children and adolescents in Connecticut by becoming a school social worker.
Connecticut’s public schools have experienced a rise in the number of students with mental health concerns. The School Social Work Program, supported through a grant from CT Health Horizons, aims to increase the number of Master of Social Work (MSW) students prepared to enter the field of school social work. First- and second-year MSW students are eligible to apply.
Scholarships Available
Students who are enrolled in our in-person MSW program can apply. Beginning Fall 2025, accepted students can receive up to $5,000 in tuition assistance.
Program Requirements
Student Eligibility:
- Overall 3.0 GPA or higher
- Meet UConn and School Distrcit Requirements
- Advanced year or advanced standing preferred
Applicants must also meet one of the following criteria:
- Have a home address from an Alliance School District as designated by the Connecticut State Department of Education
- Meet the income criteria for Federal Pell Grant eligibility
- Have a current salary below Connecticut’s living wage as identified by the MIT Living Wage Calculator
Application Deadline:
- November 15th for returning students
- February 15th for incoming advanced standing students
Students agree to:
- Enroll in required DSEL 5320: Direct Practice in Schools course
- Remain in good academic standing
- Complete a practicum placement with Bloomfield or Hartford Public Schools
- Meet the required practicum activities including addressing students’ mental health needs on micro, mezzo, and macro levels of social work
- Attend one School Social Work seminar each semester
More Information
Contact Eunices Pineda, Program Assistant or Milagros Marrero-Johnson, Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives and Community Engagement