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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.
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:
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?
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.
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.
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.
The Howard University School of Social Work is among the top 5% of Best Schools of Social Work nationwide, making it the highest-ranked school/college at Howard University in the 2024 rankings.
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We were excited to hear from Daryl C. Joseph, MA, CEAP—President of EAPA, Managing Director of Josal Consulting Ltd., and member of the HUSSW Board of Visitors—who shared real, actionable strategies for recognizing and managing burnout in the workplace.
If you missed Clocked In, Checked Out: Coping with Burnout in the Workplace, the replay is now available.
This webinar was part of our monthly series presented in collaboration with SAMHSA and BlackDoctors.org, reflecting a shared commitment to promoting mental health and wellness in the Black community. Through our series, we provide real strategies, honest conversation and tools to thrive.
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