Academic programs: graduate and undergraduate
Our Social Work PhD and Master of Social Work programs promote the knowledge, skills and values of the social work profession. Our Youth Development Leadership M.Ed. program supports an expanded understanding of young people, in the United States and internationally. Our undergraduate programs — youth studies, family violence prevention, and social justice — support and promote ways of valuing, living, and working in the world that further social change and the common good.
Our Faculty
Small class sizes.
Renowned faculty.
A commitment to social equity & justice.
Make your mark as an advanced scholar & practitioner at the School of Social Work.
The future starts now.
Upcoming events
School of Social Work Open House School of Social Work Open House
Visit the UMN School of Social Work and learn about our degree programs: PhD in Social Work, Masters in Social Work (MSW), MEd in Youth Development Leadership, B.S. in Youth Studies, and Undergraduate Minors.
SSW PhD Candidates Present Policy Papers SSW PhD Candidates Present Policy Papers
Want to know what it's like to be a PhD Student at the UMN SSW? See candidates present their policy papers in a conference-like Zoom setting.
SSW Class of 2025 Celebration SSW Class of 2025 Celebration
Join us for a celebration of the Class of 2025 at the School of Social Work on Saturday, May 17, from 10 am to 2 pm.
Recent News
Assistant Professor Hannah MacDougall Speaks at MN State Capitol
Assistant Professor Hannah MacDougall spoke at a rally at the MN State Capitol on my research conducted with colleagues at the UMN School of Public Health on the impact of medical debt on rural Minnesotans.
PhD Program Director Lynette Renner Recognized for Academic Excellence
Professor Lynette Renner has been awarded the 2025 Award for Excellence in Academic Unit Service for outstanding contributions to the School of Social Work.
SSW Faculty and Students Present Research at CEHD Research and Innovation Day
More than 10 SSW faculty members and PhD students presented posters at CEHD Research & Innovation Day, an annual event that showcases the impact of research on our lives.
SSW Students and Faculty Present Research at the MSSA Conference
SSW faculty and students participated in the annual Minnesota Social Service Association conference March 26th through the 28th at the Minneapolis Convention Center.
SSW Alum Andrew Morales Named Social Worker of the Year by NASW-MN
SSW Alum Andrew Morales Named Social Worker of the Year by the Minnesota chapter of the National Association of Social Workers.
Assistant Professor Ceema Samimi Featured in Cura Stories
Assistant Professor Ceema Samimi was featured in the latest issue of CURA Stories, published by the Center for Urban & Regional Affairs.
Marti DeLiema Featured on AARP Podcast 'The Perfect Scam'
Assistant Professor Marti DeLiema was featured on an AARP podcast about elder fraud called "The Perfect Scam, and shared strategies for reducing financial exploitation of the elderly.
