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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.

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.

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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.

PhD students
PhD in Social Work

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

News

School welcomes two new members!

Welcome to the School of Social Work Roxanne Garcia and Hung-Peng Lin!

Dr. Alicia Melnick recognized for her doctorate in social work

Dr. Alicia Atkins-Melnick, a Practicum Assistant Professor and 2001 graduate of Harrison Central High School, has earned her doctorate in social work from Walden University.

Ruijie Ma Selected as 2026-2027 LEND Long-Term Trainee

Ruijie Ma, MSW, a PhD student in the University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work, has been selected as a funded long-term trainee in the Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) Program for the 2026-2027 ac