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Rutgers School of Social Work

By the Numbers

Top Ranked
#1
In New Jersey

and #12 Ranked Best MSW Program (U.S. News & World Report)

Faculty
250+

Working in critical areas of social work research and professional practice

Students
2,000+

Enrolled in our four core academic programs

Alumni
19,000+

Effecting change in the field of social work and beyond

Practicum Learning
1,000+

Giving students first-hand experience

Upcoming Events

Rutgers School of Social Work hosts a variety of events throughout the year for students and members of our greater community. From lectures and workshops to ceremonies and conferences, browse our full calendar to see what's happening at the SSW and beyond.

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Latest News

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A survey of all employees in fall 2022 on workplace behaviors at Rutgers has prompted a series of recommendations and actions to make the university a better, more responsive, and more respectful place to work and learn. Led by Rutgers Professor Sarah McMahon and her research team at the Center for Research on Ending Violence at the School of Social Work, and sponsored by the Office of the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Academic and Workplace Behaviors and Environment Survey (AWBES) has resulted in three key goals: to strengthen coordination of university prevention and response to harassment and incivility, increase and enhance resources and services, and promote a culture of respect.

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Rutgers School of Social Work will be represented at the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)'s 69th Annual Program Meeting from October 24-27, 2024 by a number of presentations being hosted by our faculty, postdocs, Ph.D. students, lecturers, alumni, and staff. See the list below for a list of Rutgers SSW-affiliated presentations.

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On Wednesday, October 2, Rutgers School of Social Work had the privilege of hosting 10 social work leaders from South Korea who work in community social service agencies, including day care centers and facilities serving individuals with disabilities, older adults, and various populations in need such as children, youth, the elderly, and the deaf. Part of a larger trip to visit social work agencies and policymakers in the United States, the group requested to meet with the School of Social Work to gain insights from academic research.