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UConn University of Connecticut school of School of Social Work SSW Search University of Connecticut Search UConn Search University Communications Search UConn Search UConn A to Z Index UConn A to Z Index Site A-Z UConn A-Z Click to open menu Home About About the School of Social Work Administration Strategic Plan Faculty and Staff Our Faculty and Staff Career Opportunities Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism DEI and Anti-Racism Resources Social Justice #ThisIsAmerica News & Events Visit Open Houses, Tours, Info Sessions Maps & Directions Things To Do Contact Us Academics Bachelor of Social Work Bachelor of Social Work Apply for BSW BSW Coursework Master of Social Work Master of Social Work Apply for MSW MSW Coursework Online MSW Ph.D. in Social Work Ph.D. in Social Work Ph.D. Program Continuing Education Field Education BSW Field Education MSW Field Education Non-Degree Program Research Research at the SSW Research News Centers, Institutes, and Projects Info For Prospective Students Current Students Faculty and Staff Alumni Donors Apply for MSW Search this Site Search in https://socialwork.uconn.edu/ Search Knowledge for justice Learn about the SSW Flexible, affordable, top-ranked MSW program Deadline for Online MSW Program Extended to July 1 Innovative and impactful research Read about our research By the Numbers Top 9% Ranked Among Graduate Social Work Programs Nationwide $12M Research and Sponsored Programs Expenditures FY23 $43M Research and Sponsored Programs Portfolio $1.5M Student Scholarship Funding 250+ Field Education Internship Sites 8,800+ Alumni Worldwide Academic Programs 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 allows busy students 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. Research News NIA-Funded Study Explores Re-Engagement of Black Older Adults After COVID-19 March 19, 2024 With the support of a $7 million National Institutes on Aging (NIA) Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center grant, Assistant Professor Rupal Parekh is leading a pilot study about the impact of social isolation and loneliness on the health and well-being of Black and African American older adults in the wake of the COVID-19 […] [Read More] Study Examines Relationship Between Maternal Employment and Child Maltreatment March 14, 2024 Associate Professor Meg Feely co-authored a paper published in Social Service Review that examines the relationship between maternal employment and the risk for child maltreatment. The paper was selected as the editor’s choice article and the only article in the volume available to the public via open access. The editor’s choice are articles that best […] [Read More] NIMH/NIH Loan Repayment Grant Supports Study on LGBTQ+ Youth and Eating Disorders February 27, 2024 Associate Professor Meg Paceley led a study examining the relationship between the family and community environments of LGBTQ+ youth and disordered eating behaviors. The research was published in Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary Social Services and supported by the National Institute of Mental Health/National Institutes of Health (NIMH/NIH) Loan Repayment Program ($58,000). To […] [Read More] 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 calendar_month SSW News School of Social Work Archives – UConn Today Health Disparities Institute Leader on a Community Mission to Make Change May 8, 2024 In this Q & A article Dr. Linda Sprague Martinez shares how much more we still have to learn from our community members to address pressing public health issues like health inequity. Lauren Woods UConn School of Social Work Celebrates Class of 2024 May 8, 2024 Commencement speaker DCF Commissioner Jodi Hill-Lilly encouraged graduates to know and use their superpowers” Ziba Kashef Celebrating UConn’s Class of 2024 May 3, 2024 The newest alums take their place in a great tradition Tom Breen UConn Celebrates Promotion and Tenure of 91 Faculty April 17, 2024 Evaluations for promotion, tenure, and reappointment apply the highest standards of professional achievement in scholarship, teaching, and service for each faculty member evaluated Tom Breen Q&A: Meet the School of Social Work Ph.D. Student Emily Loveland April 16, 2024 Loveland’s research examines food insecurity and food benefits for low-income families through a human rights lens. Ziba Kashef feed SSW Events Jun 4 Unmasking Gang Culture: Understanding and Addressing Gang Behavior 6:00 PM Jun 5 Children and Grief: A Developmental Perspective 10:00 AM Jun 26 Why the DSM Doesn’t Acknowledge Sensory Integration Symptoms 10:00 AM Aug 22 Compassionate Care: Elderly Protection and Advocacy 2:00 PM All Events » share SSW Instagram uconnsocialwork 676 1,508 uconnsocialwork May 13 2 0 Open Learn about our flexible, affordable Online MSW Program at a virtual info session. The next one is on Monday, May 20 from 6:00-7:30 pm ET. The application deadline has been extended to July 1. Register at the link in our profile. #onlinemsw #masterofsocialwork #masterinsocialwork #socialwork #socialworker #socialworkcareers #socialjustice ... uconnsocialwork May 9 21 0 Open We celebrate alum @aswad_thomas `15, who was recently recognized by the Office for Victims of Crime with the Survivor Voices Award. The award honors crime victims and survivors who have demonstrated perseverance and determination in the aftermath of victimization. He was recognized at the 2024 National Crime Victims’ Service Awards Ceremony. Thomas is vice president at the @safeandjustusa & national director of @cssjustice in Atlanta. @uconnalumni ??? #victimsofcrime #survivorsofcrime #socialwork #socialworkers ... uconnsocialwork May 9 7 0 Open Instructor in Residence Tanya Rhodes Smith will be a featured panelist for naswsocialworkers` virtual Ethics Table Talk on Friday, May 17, 12:00-1:30 pm ET. The theme is Social Work Ethics in today’s Political Climate. To learn more use the QR code in the graphic. #nasw #socialworkers #socialwork #socialworkethics #politics #policy ... uconnsocialwork May 8 35 1 Open Assistant Professor in Residence Lesly Sanchez-Villar, MSW student @_jaileeneleniz and Director of Strategic Programming Milagros Marrero-Johnson recently presented about the SSW`s programs for Spanish-speaking students at the CALAHE Annual Conference at UConn Storrs. Theme: "Navigating the Political Landscape for...