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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.

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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.

Facts & Figures

  • 468practicum placements in 30 counties across N.C. during the 2024-25 academic year, accounting for $1.4M in service to the state
  • 4thBest Graduate School in the United States by US News & World Report
  • 450MSW students enrolled annually
  • $31.8million in external awards, Fiscal Year 2024
  • Doctoral programis the first one of its kind in North Carolina
  • 100North Carolina counties served by students, faculty and alumni
  • $1,700,000in scholarships received by MSW students in 2024-2025

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