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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. Toya Jones Speaks on Vicarious Trauma at Statewide Judicial Conference

New report: Collaborative Research for Impact: The Pittsburgh Wage Study

In 2017, the Pittsburgh Wage Study was formed and included faculty members from the University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work and Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, students from the undergraduate, master’s,

Doctoral Student Publication Spotlight: Rethinking Foster Care Permanency

We often celebrate when foster youth are adopted or leave care under permanent guardianship, assuming they’ve found long-term stability. But this research highlights some of those placements lack relational permanency.

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