Rutgers offers the Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree with a social work major through the School of Social Work and the Camden College of Arts and Sciences and the New Brunswick School of Arts and Sciences.
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Rutgers School of Social Work's MSW program is offered in a variety of formats including traditional on-campus, 100% online, blended online, and intensive weekend. Additional program features include dual degree, certificate, and designated emphasis programs.
Our DSW program fosters social work leaders poised to address complex practice issues using critical perspectives.
Offered in conjunction with Rutgers Graduate School-New Brunswick, the Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work (Ph.D.) prepares students for careers as faculty, research scientists, policy analysts, and leaders in the field of social welfare.
Rutgers School of Social Work's Continuing Education provides dynamic webinars, certificate programs, and customized training for professionals in New Jersey, New York and beyond.
Professional Credit Courses are non-degree, graduate-level courses offered through Rutgers School of Social Work.
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and #12 Ranked Best MSW Program (U.S. News & World Report)
Working in critical areas of social work research and professional practice
Enrolled in our four core academic programs
Effecting change in the field of social work and beyond
Giving students first-hand experience
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
The School of Social Work’s initiative for Inclusion, Intersectionality, Diversity, Equity and Advancement (IIDEA), along with the IIDEA Committee, was established in fall 2020 as part of the School’s strategic plan, Toward a More Just Future.
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.
Toward a More Just Future
Toward a More Just Future: A Five-Year Strategic Plan envisions a future for our country and our world that is grounded in justice. We commit to leading for justice, through a focus on innovation, excellence, collaboration and community. Deeply grounded in inclusion, intersectionality, diversity, equity and advancement, our plan focuses on core elements of our mission as a leading school of social work.
Latest News
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.
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.
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.
Careers at Rutgers School of Social Work
Browse our job opportunities page to learn about faculty, staff, and lecturer employment opportunities within the Rutgers School of Social Work.