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
$14.5in 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
- Carolina graduate programs ranked among “Best Graduate Schools”
  U.S. News & World Report ranked UNC School of Medicine's primary care program No. 1.
Events
- Jun 10
  Art Adventures: Clay “Hand” Sculptures – AM Session
  10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  Ackland Art Museum101 S Columbia StreetChapel Hill27514 | $5
- Jun 12
  Welcome to Carolina: Tour Campus with UNC Visitors’ Center
  11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  | Free
- Jun 12
  Yoga in the Galleries
  12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
  Ackland Art Museum101 S Columbia StreetChapel Hill27514 | $5
Social
- @UNC_SSW
  Recognizing that some of our newest students may never have heard the name "Silent Sam" before now, here's a recap of what happened tonight: https://t.co/iPzQgPbMzy
- @UNC_SSW
  RT @StromGottfried: @UNC_SSW @unc_integrity With MSW alum and CAPS S.W. Dave DeVito
- @UNC_SSW
  Have you been participating in Jump Start orientation activities at the School? Be sure to check out the photo album on Facebook (thanks to Susan White for sharing these photos!): https://t.co/GobAIpJHXe
- @UNC_SSW
  We're proud of Melissa Lippold, whose work is featured in this series. https://t.co/DGRr5v2trs
- @UNC_SSW
  See a familiar face here? Yes, that's Distinguished Professor @StromGottfried smiling behind the frame while dividing her time between @UNC_SSW and @unc_integrity! (She's served as a dean here at the School, too). https://t.co/2TV8v6MFsV

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