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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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The Social Work Policy Network remains committed to sharing key news updates, policy changes, action opportunities, events & more - with content particularly focused on social justice, equity, and systemic change.

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Mark Lamar is Associate Professor of Professional Practice & Executive Director of the Office of Practicum Learning at Rutgers School of Social Work. They explain the significance of International Volunteer Day and ways social workers and allied professionals can observe it today and beyond.

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On November 22 and 23, Rutgers School of Social Work co-hosted the 2024 International Symposium on Children and Youth Health and Well-Being with the Faculty of Health Sciences of University of Saint Joseph (USJ), Macao Observatory for Social Development at USJ, Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, and the Kiang Wu Nursing College of Macau, with supported from the Hong Kong Shue Yan University Social Work Department and sponsored by the Macao Foundation.