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School of Social Work

Howard University School of Social Work

  1. An Intellectual Sit-In:

    Dr. John E. Jacob and Dr. Mildred “Mit” Joyner

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  2. MSW Graduate Awards & Recognition Ceremony

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  3. Where Black Lives Always Mattered

    Honoring 85 Years of Service at HUSSW

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  4. U.S. News Releases 2020 Best Graduate School Ranking

    The School of Social Work is now ranked #25!

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  5. Strengthening Diverse Communities

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Announcements

2021 Conferring of Degrees (Recorded Livestream Event)

The 2021 Conferring of Degrees ceremony took place on May 6, 2021. Graduates of the Howard University School of Social Work and the College of Dentistry received both honors and degrees awarded by President Wayne A. I. Frederick.

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  1. Featured Programs

    M.S.W. / M.B.A. in Social Work

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    M.S.W. / M.Div. in Social Work

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    Social Work

    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: and to...

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Events

  1. Featured Articles

    Dr. Ruby Gourdine Moderates "Racialized and Gendered Disparities within the Child Welfare System" Event

    "Racialized and Gendered Disparities within the Child Welfare System" On June 22, Dr. Ruby Gourdine moderated the Rutgers University Alumni Association's event entitled "Racialized and Gendered Disparities within the Child Welfare System."...

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    Ask An Expert - Interview with Dean Sandra Edmonds Crewe

    "Today, there is a clarion call for a reckoning with historical racism and other assaults to social justice. With a dual degree graduates can take on the giants who have maintained the status quo of inequity with solid skills that embrace the...

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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...

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    Racism and Mental Health Monograph (2021)

    Click to access the Gourdine & Cross 2021 Racism and Mental Health Monograph.

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    Race, Power, and Control Monograph (2019)

    Click to access the Cosby 2019 Race, Power, and Control Monograph.

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    Poverty Monograph (2016)

    Click to access the Whitaker 2016 Poverty Monograph.

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    In Memory of Ron Dellums

    It is with a sad heart that we acknowledge the passing of our friend and champion, the Honorable Ronald V. Dellums. Not only did he serve in the House of Representatives from 1971 to 1988 and mayor of Oakland, CA from 2007 - 2011, he...

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    Student Interviews - Melanie Reid

    How did you become interested in the Howard University School of Social Work?While working as a Deputy Sheriff for ten years for Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office in Charlotte, NC, I have taken generations, (i.e., Grandfather, father, son) of...

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    Student Interviews - Barrington Atkins

    How did you become interested/what made you attend the Howard University School of Social Work?I believe representation is important. I wanted to go to Howard because I knew it would give me the necessary skills to succeed as a Black therapist....

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    Student Interviews - Gladys Mendez

    How did you become interested in the Howard University School of Social Work?I became interested in attending the Howard University School of Social Work by looking up the best schools for a social work degree. Also, that HUSSW...

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    Student Interviews - Jennifer Evans

    How did you become interested in the Howard University School of Social Work?My background is in Psychology. I have a Bachelors of Science in Psychology and minor in Family Studies. I received my Bachelors at Towson University and I graduated with...

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Interview with Ron Dellums

HU School of Social work partnered with NASW-Michigan and Wayne State University School of Social Work to initiate a social justice call to action for social workers.

  1. Testimonials

    “The Howard University School of Social Work has not only taught me to affirm the strengths of the populations I serve, but to also affirm my own strength. Howard cultivated an environment that challenged my self-doubts and strengthened my skills...”

    -Chanel Banks, Howard University'17, Master's of Social Work, White House Initiative on HBCUs Ambassador

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    “Howard University's School of Social Work is molding me into a future leader of tomorrow, a leader who will fight social injustices for those who aren't able to fight for themselves. Recently, I had the opportunity to travel with the School of...”

    -Aaliah Zonicle, MSW Social Work Method of Concentration: Direct Practice, Field of Practice: Mental Health

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