School of Social Work

Inspiring faculty, high-impact field placements, collaborative projects — at our top-ranked School of Social Work, you have all the resources for success as you prepare for a professional career in social work practice, research or education.

A century of leadership, a legacy of service

Founded in 1920, the School of Social Work is consistently ranked as one of the best in the nation. Through innovative research that improves practice and enhances education, we search for solutions to challenges that include poverty, mental health, violence and substance abuse. We prepare social workers to make a difference.

Programs Offered

School of Social Work 325 Pittsboro St.Chapel Hill27516

Facts & Figures

120+field experiences offered by state, national and international agencies
5thBest Graduate School in the United States by US News & World Report
300MSW students enrolled annually
$14.5 millionin external awards, 2016-2017
Doctoral programis the first one of its kind in North Carolina
100North Carolina counties served by students, faculty and alumni
$400,000in scholarships received by MSW students in 2017-2018

Around Campus

News
- School of Social Work nets $1 million grant for Tiny Homes Village
  The Tiny Homes Village will offer innovative, affordable housing for people with mental illnesses and other health conditions.
Events
- May 29
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  Sep 10
  Health Insurance is MANDATORY!
  Campus Health Services320 Emergency Room DriveChapel HillNC27599 |
  Learn more about waiving or enrolling in the UNC System Student Health Insurance Plan – Student Blue
- Jun 18
  UNC Institute on Implementation Science – Virtual Summer Session
  10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  Zoom |
  We hope you can join us for this exciting event.
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  RT @allisoncdemarco: ICYMI the recording of our @JordanFamilies & @UNC_SSW COVID-19 Racial Disparities Action webinar is live https://t.co/…
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  Today at 1 pm, registration required! Thanks to @UNCBlackCaucus for hosting this important space. https://t.co/o7yqWPfvXy
- @UNC_SSW
  RT @UNC_GradSchool: The Graduate Funding Information Center supports current and prospective @UNC graduate students who are seeking sources…
- @UNC_SSW
  #ICYMI Travis Albritton has been selected for the Management Development Program at Harvard Graduate School of Education, designed especially for leaders in higher education! Get the details here: https://t.co/geBNSN2eKn
- @UNC_SSW
  We postponed #GiveUNC during the first days of the pandemic ... but on Tuesday, June 16, we'll open this day-long campaign to raise support for our doctoral program! Look for more details soon.

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