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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

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Analyses of Pittsburgh policing data from 2021 to 2023, highlighted by Pitt’s Center on Race and Social Problems and local advocacy organizations, show that Black residents make up roughly 23% of Pittsburgh’s population but account