University of Kansas School of Social Welfare

The University of Kansas School of Social Welfare offers the only comprehensive program in social work in Kansas with the professional degrees of:

* Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work,
* Master of Social Work, and
* Bachelor of Social Work.

KU's School of Social Welfare is an excellent place to pursue your interests in professional social work education. It is the oldest school of social welfare in the state and the only one to offer degree preparation from undergraduate through doctoral degrees in social work. For over 60 years, the University of Kansas School of Social Welfare has provided leadership and innovation in professional social work education.

Our social work programs at the B.S.W., M.S.W., and Ph.D. levels are consistently rated as excellent by experts and alumni, and, especially, by those who employ our graduates. Whether they enter the arena of professional social work practice (B.S.W. and M.S.W.) or take on the challenging roles of social work researcher/educator (Ph.D.), our graduates report that they are well equipped to succeed.

Our distinguished faculty are leading experts in many areas of practice, including: mental health, child welfare and child mental health, aging, spirituality in social work practice, criminal justice, poverty and other areas; and they bring this expertise to the classroom.

Given our relatively small class sizes and accessible faculty, students are expected to become engaged in their own learning, and encouraged to become involved in the life of the School through vibrant student groups and student representation on many School committees.