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School of Social Work
601 Howard Place, NW
Washington, DC 20059

Main: 202-806-7300

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The mission of Howard University School of Social Work is to prepare MSW graduates for advanced professional practice at local, national and international levels for the solution of human problems and to become leaders in their communities: Explore our MSW program offerings and embark on your journey towards becoming a social work changemaker. 

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MSW (On-Campus)

Welcome to the Howard University School of Social Work, where excellence meets advocacy and compassion transforms communities. Explore our flagship Master of Social Work (MSW) program, where you are empowered to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals, families, and communities centered on the six principles of the Black Perspective. Apply today and become a part of our legacy of excellence at Howard University School of Social Work. Learn More

Program Highlights:

  • Comprehensive Curriculum
  • Diverse Faculty Expertise
  • Hands-On Experience

MSW (Online)

Howard University’s Masters of Social Work Program and its Online MSW program are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education’s Commission on Accreditation. Think our Online MSW program may be right for you?

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MSW / MBA in Social Work

The dual MSW/MBA program emphasizes multidimensional skills and competencies from the fields of business and social work. The program is designed for a limited number of mature students with some supervisory and/or administrative experience. Field internships are arranged in management , policy research and development, in such sites as social welfare organizations, hospitals philantrhopic foundations, and government.

 

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MSW / MDiv in Social Work

The mission of the MSW/MDiv Dual Degree Program is to provide an integrated course of study that prepares graduates for fath-based ministry, enhances students' indentiy and role in both social work and divinity and provides a convergences of conceptual frameworks from the bio-psycho-social-spiritual perspective at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels of social and spiritual assessment and intervention.

 

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MSW / MPH In Social Work

The purpose of the HUSSW Leadership in Public Health Social Work Education dual degree program is to increase the educational opportunities for social work students to develop an understanding and knowledge of the intersection of social work and public health principles and models.

 

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Howard University School of Social Work Ranks #12 in US News and World Report

The Howard University School of Social Work is ranked among the top 5% of graduate social work programs nationwide, a distinction that reflects the School’s long-standing commitment to academic excellence, faculty scholarship, and impactful community engagement. In the 2024 national rankings, it stands as the highest-ranked academic unit at Howard University, underscoring its leadership within the institution and the broader field of social work education. 

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HUSSW Featured Content

Blessing and Burden: African American Caregivers of Family Members with Alzheimer's Disease

Dr. Sandra Edmonds Crewe, Professor and Dean Emeritus of the School of Social Work, led this month's installment of our Mental Health Series - the Struggle is Real on the topic, “Blessing and Burden: African American Caregivers of Family Members with Alzheimer’s Disease.” This session focused on the emotional, physical, and financial challenges faced by African American caregivers—many of whom take on this vital role with limited access resources and support and often in isolation.

Dr. Crewe explored the disproportionate prevalence and impact of Alzheimer’s in African American communities, the mental health toll on caregivers, and practical strategies for managing caregiver stress.

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Testimonials

Jasmine Garnes

MSW Social Work Method of Concentration: Direct Practice

“Howard University's School of Social Work contributed to my growth as an individual and as a professional transitioning into a field that can be challenging, yet rewarding. The School of Social Work program helped shape me into the Social Worker I am today...”