After a long road of addiction, imprisonment, cancer, homelessness, and loss, Gina Harvell, a student in our Intensive Weekend MSW Program, was awarded Rutgers' first Lifelong Learner of the Year Award, which was created specifically for Harvell.
The Social Work Policy Network sends weekly resources regarding national & local legislature, events, as well as media.
Social workers can—and should—be involved in politics as advocates, scholars, or candidates themselves. This charge is growing at the School of Social Work, as faculty members strive to inspire and engage students in the political process.
Students who reported higher levels of school connectedness showed lower levels of aggressive behaviors and depression six years later, Rutgers Adrian Gale and Lenna Nepomnyaschy researchers find.
One of the keys to becoming a successful social worker is learning to navigate the complexities of human behavior and interpersonal relationships. Having a strong foundation built upon the mastery of interpersonal skills is a critical part of social work education. That’s why Rutgers School of Social Work created the Direct Practice Immersion Sequence, a series of two courses that every MSW student is required to take during their first year of study.
Professor Michael LaSala discusses his research interests and how they are grounded in inclusion, intersectionality, diversity, equity and advancement (IIDEA) with MSW student and IIDEA research assistant Calvin Ryan.
Rutgers School of Social Work is pleased to welcome five new faculty members to campus this fall. We asked each of them to identify five meaningful objects in their homes and offices.
Nationally, 400,000 youth are in foster care at any given time. Only about half will finish high school, and dropout rates are three times higher than other low-income peers. Those who successfully reach a college campus face overwhelming barriers. Many lack the benefit of consistent adult guidance required to navigate the college experience, and basic needs like housing, food security, and finances can become a daily worry. It is estimated that only 5% of these students will graduate from college. The School of Social Work's Institute for Families (IFF) is working to improve these odds through its IFF Fellows Program, which supports students who are current or former youth with experience in the child welfare system.
Field education is an integral part of each student's journey. Rutgers School of Social Work's field education program is based upon educational policies and standards established by the Council on Social Work Education and provides practical learning opportunities that serve as a foundation for students to become successful practitioners. MSW students spend 1,125 hours in the field working alongside professional social workers while being supervised by experienced field instructors.
The Social Work Policy Network sends weekly resources regarding national & local legislature, events, as well as media.