• UMSL School of Social Work

Welcome to UMSL's School of Social Work

We engage students and faculty in professional education, research, and service to advance knowledge and competence to promote human and societal well-being. Within a collaborative learning environment, students are prepared as self-aware, culturally informed and critically-thinking leaders who are committed to social and economic justice and professional values and ethics. We inspire hope. We change lives. 

Need flexibility for your BSW or MSW program? Ask us about our LiVi program!

Our Live/Virtual (LiVi) program is a great fit for those who live outside of the St. Louis region but would like to pursue a BSW and/or MSW degree in a live and interactive format, providing weekly engagement with faculty as well as other students in the classroom. If you are interested in learning more about our LiVi program, check out our website dedicated to it: LiVi Program.

For more information, attend an informational session. register today:
 

BSW Virtual Information Session

MSW Virtual Information Session

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

*Social Work Minor

Gain understanding and expertise in both the non-profit and public sectors.

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Prepare for professional social work practice.

Field Education

Apply what you have learned in the classroom in an organizational setting.

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Students
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Our Team
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Alumni
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Scholarships
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Careers
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Seminars & Trainings

Other News 

Social work graduate Megan Dodds fulfills promise to self , Authored by Burk Krohe
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Social work graduate Brianna Jones works to serve UMSL and the St. Louis community , Authored by Burk Krohe
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Immigration is polarizing. What's missing is empathy, as experts say, Authored by Roshae Hemmings

Nonprofits Serving and Led by People of Color Showed Pandemic Resiliency, Co-Authored by Dr. Baorong Guo, Professor of Social Work

100 Nediest Cases campaign kicks off with goal of helping 5,370 families in St. Louis area , Authored by Hannah Wyman interviewing Patricia Rosenthal, Associate Dean of Social Work

In the News

A collage of photos showing different aspects of community engagement, including work by the Addiction Science team to assemble overdose prevention kits; a staff member cleaning up debris after the May 16 tornado in north St. Louis; an area high school student working in a lab while taking part in the Collaborative Laboratory Internships and Mentoring Blueprint; and members of the community taking part in an UMSL-organized dialogue about economic vitality
School of Social Work Archives - UMSL Daily

UMSL receives renewed Carnegie Community Engagement Classification

Jan 12
A mortarboard decorated with 2025 is in the foreground as a graduate walks across the commencement stage
School of Social Work Archives - UMSL Daily

UMSL set to celebrate nearly 900 new graduates during fall commencement ceremonies

Dec 15
Keeta Holmes, Shanta Kyles, Mark Briguglio
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Keeta Holmes, Shanta Kyles and Mark Briguglio receive UMSL Hero Awards

Oct 27
Scott Morris
School of Social Work Archives - UMSL Daily

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center announces first-ever All-Campus Pitch Competition

Oct 20
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