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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

The MSW program offers social work education for the 21st century, and is ranked #12 by US News and World Report in their 2024 rankings of graduate schools of social work. The program offers an in-person option and a part-time online option.

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

Deans say reclassifying nursing, other degrees as non-professional will have negative impact

Social Work Dean Betsy Farmer was adamant in her response. “Social work IS a professional degree. Saying that it, and many other professions, are not professional degrees is damaging in many ways.

Involuntary outpatient treatment for mental illness to start Jan. 1 in Allegheny County

One member [of the advisory group], Nev Jones, an associate professor of social work at the University of Pittsburgh and one of the fiercest critics of the county’s AOT plan, said she’s “not surprised” by the county’s decision to i

Join us for "National Day of Racial Healing: Envisioning Just Futures" on January 20th

Join the Center on Race and Social Problems for a meaningful gathering in recognition of the National Day of Racial Healing, championed by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.

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