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According to US News and World Report, our school ranks 38th of 217 social work programs, as well as the highest ranked health science program at Howard University. Additionally, US News and World Report ranked us as the highest HBCU social work program in the country, and the only HBCU in the top tier of graduate education in social work.

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Social Work Program
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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August 5, 2017 5:00 PM

Atlanta Sesquicentennial Celebration

August 12, 2017 10:00 AM

First Time Home Buyer Workshop

September 17, 2017 4:00 PM

2017 National HBCU Week Conference

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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.

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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Top Tier Program

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Social Work Program

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Atlanta Sesquicentennial Celebration

First Time Home Buyer Workshop

2017 National HBCU Week Conference

Explore Howard

Interview with Ron Dellums

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...”

Testimonials

“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...”

Howard University School of Social Work

Strengthening Diverse Communities

Announcements

Top Tier Program

Featured Programs

Social Work Program

Atlanta Sesquicentennial Celebration

First Time Home Buyer Workshop

2017 National HBCU Week Conference

Explore Howard

Interview with Ron Dellums

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...”

Testimonials

“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...”

Featured News

Howard University Dean Appointed to the National Association of Deans and Directors Board

Howard's Social Work Team Leads Professional Conference in Grenada

Sandra Crewe, Ph.D. Appointed Dean, Howard University School of Social Work