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Howard University MSW Student Ebony Dukes Wilcox and Doctoral Student Hannan Hijazi Awarded CSWE Minority Fellowship

Howard University’s School of Social Work proudly announces that MSW student Ebony Dukes Wilcox and Doctoral student Hannan Hijazi have been selected as recipients of the prestigious 2024-2025 CSWE Minority Fellowship Program (MFP). This fellowship, an initiative of the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), supports emerging leaders dedicated to improving mental health and substance abuse services for underserved communities. 

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Hannan Hijazi and Ebony Dukes Wilcox 2024-2025 MFP Fellows

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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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HUSSW Featured Content

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HUSSW Ranks #12 in USNWW

The Howard University School of Social Work is proud to be ranked #12 in the U.S. News & World Report's Best Graduate Social Work Programs. This significant rise from the 16th position reflects the dedication and excellence of our leadership, faculty, students, and staff. Our commitment to teaching the Black perspective and fostering a program of unparalleled quality empowers us to educate and train Howard prepared social workers who are equipped to make a profound impact in their communities and beyond.
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Groundbreaking Peer Case Management Institute

The DC Department of Human Services (DHS) in collaboration with the Community Partnership for the Prevention of Homelessness (TCP), Pathways to Housing DC, and Howard University’s School of Social Work launched the pioneering Peer Case Management Institute. As covered by the Washington Post, The Washington Informer, and WTOP, the Peer Case Management Institute graduated its first cohort on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. The graduates, once homeless themselves, have completed the comprehensive training program and are now equipped with the skills and knowledge to serve as case managers in the homeless service system. 
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Fred Taylor "Roll Away the Stone" Leadership Certificate Program

Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey in leadership? Whether you're just stepping into a leadership role or seeking to enhance your existing skills, the Fred Taylor "Roll Away the Stone" Leadership Certificate program is tailored to meet your needs for leadership development and capacity building in the human services sector. The next cohort is scheduled to commence September 2024.
Dr. Inabel Burns Lindsay, founding Dean of the Howard University School of Social Work

Honoring the Legacy of Inabel Burns Lindsay

Founding Dean of School of Social Work Inabel Burns Lindsay, a Social Justice Champion and Innovative Leader
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Monographs

HUSSW goes in-depth on specific subject matter affecting society at large. 
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Mental Health Awareness Training

Howard University School of Social Work works to improve awareness and responses to mental health needs and suicide prevention through Mental Health First Aid training and more.
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HUSSW Articles

Gain insight into social work topics from HUSSW's  experts.
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Student Interviews

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GrandStories: Profiles in Aging Podcast

In the HUSSW Multidisciplinary Gerontology Center's new podcast, Dr. Robert Cosby sits down with social justice leaders and community members to discuss topics of aging,  equity, and legacy, particularly in the Black community. Current...

Support The School of Social Work

The Howard University School of Social Work is shaping global change-agents, and your support is the key to unlocking their potential. Your donation directly empowers these future leaders, ensuring they have the resources and opportunities needed to achieve academic excellence and make a meaningful impact on the world.

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Addressing Microaggressions Toward the Prenatal Population in Healthcare Settings

As part of our ongoing Mental Health Series: The Struggle is Real – Affirming Our Strengths in the Black Community, in collaboration with BlackDoctors.org and SAMHSA, we are excited to host a webinar this Thursday, September 19th at 2:00 PM (EST). This event will focus on an often-overlooked but significant issue: the impact of microaggressions on Black women in maternal health settings.

Our speaker, Brittany "Flo" Flournoy, LCSW-S, LICSW, CCM, PMH-C, is a licensed clinical social worker and passionate advocate for improving perinatal health outcomes for Black women. As a first-year doctoral student at the Howard University School of Social Work and a clinical supervisor and therapist at All Things Flow Therapy and Wellness, PLLC, Brittany has dedicated her career to improving maternal healthcare for vulnerable populations. She will lead this important discussion, using Critical Race Theory to highlight how subtle, often unintentional, biases and microaggressions in healthcare settings have far-reaching effects on the physical and emotional well-being of Black women.

The webinar will be broadcast live on YouTube Thursday, September 19th at 2:00 PM (EST). 

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Microaggressions on Maternal Health

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...”

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