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
Digital Accessibility Training for SSW Faculty Digital Accessibility Training for SSW Faculty
This two-day, online professional development event will be held August 19 and 20, 2025 and is designed to help you jumpstart your semester planning.
Recent News
From the Desk of Stacy Remke
"From the Desk of" is an opportunity for staff and faculty to share cool things crossing their desk. Teaching Specialist and Clinical Social Worker Stacy Remke shares research on political grief.
PhD Student Channel Lowery Wins Seashore Graduate Fellowship
PhD student Channel Lowery was awarded CEHD's Seashore Graduate Fellowship for the 2025-2026 academic year.
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.
