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Strengthening Diverse Communities

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

Main: 202-806-7300

Admissions: 202-806-6450

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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 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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HUSSW Featured Content

Mental Fortitude in Leadership: Yes it Matters!

Join us for the next installment of our Mental Health Series: “The Struggle is Real - Affirming Strengths in the Black Community” on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at 12 PM EST. Our November 2024 session, titled Mental Fortitude in Leadership: Yes it Matters!, will be led by Dr. Sandra Edmond Crewe, Sojourner Truth Social & Racial Justice Visiting Professor at Rutgers School of Social Work and Professor and Dean Emeritus at Howard University School of Social Work.

As mental health in the workplace gains attention, this webinar will delve into how leaders can cultivate the mental resilience needed to address both individual and collective stressors, while also embracing the joy of leadership.

Key Takeaways:

  • Insights into the unique stressors faced by leaders
  • Identification of potential "danger zones" for well-being
  • Strategies for developing self-awareness in response to stress
  • Emphasizing emotional intelligence and joy in leadership

Date: Thursday, November 21, 2024
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST
Watch Live on YouTube

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Mental Health Series

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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...”