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Transform the World

Top-ranked Pitt School of Social Work world-class faculty, community-engaged research and curriculum, centered on social justice.

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Become a transformative change maker

Transform the world at the top-ranked Pitt School of Social Work! Here, you will learn the skills, knowledge and values to become an outstanding social work practitioner, educator or researcher.

Academics
BASW students
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work

We prepare our graduates to engage in entry-level generalist social work with individuals, groups, organizations, and communities.

Bachelor of Arts in Social Work
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Master of Social Work

Become transformative changemakers by elevating your knowledge and honing your skill set to become licensed clinicians, community and systems leaders.

Master of Social Work
PhD students
PhD in Social Work

We prepare students for leadership roles in social work research, social work education, planning, and administration.

PhD in Social Work
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Research @ Pitt Social Work

The faculty in Pitt’s School of Social work are conducting critical, rigorous, and boundary-pushing research that is grounded in community and lived experience and seeks to challenge oppressive systems, advance just policies and practice and contribute to collective well-being.

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Signature Student Practicum

Our over 600 practicum sites create a strong foundation for valuable social work skills through opportunities like specialized and paid fellowships and unique placements in community organizations, healthcare settings, nonprofits, and more!

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Child Welfare

The Child Welfare Education and Research Programs provide a continuum of professional development programs designed to prepare, strengthen and enhance the child welfare workforce.

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Gerontology Faculty
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News

Dr. Nev Jones plenary speaker at CrisisCon

Associate Professor Nev Jones will be a plenary speaker at CrisisCon ("the nation's crisis continuum conference") in Indianapolis. The conference will bring together crisis providers, partners, advocates, and payers for 2 ½ da

U.S. Census: One in five Pittsburgh residents live in poverty

“The aggregate is telling one story,” said Kyaien Conner, the director of the Center on Race and Social Problems at the University of Pittsburgh.

Faculty Publication Spotlight: Rethinking Race: New Insights on Latinx Racial Self Classification

This study sheds light on the nuanced ways Latinx adults identify racially, showing that both immigrant status and socioeconomic background shape racial self-classification.

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