College of Education and Human Development

School of Social Work

Highest-ranked Master of Social Work Program in the State
One of the Oldest PhD Programs in the Nation
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MSW

Train to become a skilled social worker, devoted to impact and the pursuit of justice.

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Undergraduate Programs

Explore our major and minor degree programs, all with a strong commitment to praxis.

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Prepare to Build a Better World

At the School of Social Work, we practice what we teach: leadership, scholarship, social justice, and community engagement.

Our Social Work PhD and Master of Social Work programs promote the knowledge, skills and values of the social work profession. 

Our Youth Development Leadership M.Ed. program supports an expanded understanding of young people, in the United States and internationally. 

Our undergraduate programs — youth studies, family violence prevention, and social justice — support and promote ways of valuing, living, and working in the world that further social change and the common good.

$1.2M in scholarships and fellowships awarded to students across various programs

Leaders in Research

The School of Social Work is an integral part of a world-class research university. Our academic programs are unique in Minnesota, preparing a diverse student body to be research-savvy professionals and scholars.

Dr. Joan Blakey becomes the first Black woman director of UMN's School of Social Work. Dr. Blakey is an alumna of both our undergraduate and MSW programs. The above video is courtesy of KARE11 news.

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Small class sizes. Renowned faculty. A commitment to social equity & justice. Make your mark as an advanced scholar & practitioner at the School of Social Work. The future starts now.

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Peters Hall Hours

School Year
Monday–Friday: 7:00 A.M. to 9:30 P.M.
Saturday: 7:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
Sunday: Closed

Winter and Spring Breaks
Monday–Friday: 6:30 A.M. to 5:30 P.M.
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Summer
Monday–Friday: 6:30 A.M. to 6:30 P.M.
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed