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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

Thomas Benjamin and Sandra Crewe

March is Social Work Month. Thomas Benjamin, Senior Program Coordinator at the Rutgers School of Social Work's Center for Research on Ending Violence speaks with Dr. Sandra Edmonds Crewe, Sojourner Truth Social & Racial Justice Visiting Professor at Rutgers School of Social Work. Dr. Edmonds Crewe discusses this year's Social Work Month theme, Compassion + Action, and the work she is accomplishing at Rutgers. 

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