Land Acknowledgement

The School of Social Welfare acknowledges that the University of Kansas resides on the ancestral territory of several tribal nations, including the Kaw, Osage, and Shawnee Peoples. Specifically, the University occupies land taken from these Native Peoples in 1825 with the Kaw Treaty and with the Shawnee Treaty enforced in 1854.

This land acknowledgement recognizes that Indigenous people are traditional guardians of the land and that there is an enduring relationship between Indigenous peoples and these traditional territories. Our School recognizes, advocates, and supports the sovereignty of the four-federally recognized tribes of Kansas, the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, the Kickapoo Tribe in Kansas, the Sac and Fox Nation of Missouri in Kansas and Nebraska and the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska.

This acknowledgement reminds us to continue advocating for and supporting Native students, staff, and faculty while working towards decolonizing the systems of power and oppression.

Innovative & Quality Education

Offer innovative programming that graduates and supports uniquely qualified and compassionate social workers. We continue to work towards a learning and workplace environment that is more diverse and equitable. We want to ensure all students, faculty and staff feel safe, heard and valued.

Our Commitment

Academic Programs

You know what you want, go straight to the program page that fits your needs.

BSW

The Bachelor of Social Work degree prepares graduates for beginning generalist social work practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities.

MSW

The Master of Social Work degree prepares graduates for advanced social work practice in clinical or macro specialization.

PhD

Doctoral graduates develop the knowledge and skills to drive discovery and advance the field of social work.

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Important Application Deadlines

15-Jan

Doctoral Program application deadline

1-Feb

Undergraduate freshman priority consideration application deadline

1-Feb

MSW Advanced Standing Plan of Study application deadline

1-Mar

MSW Traditional Plan of Study application deadline

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years of social work education & longest running program in Kansas

90%

of students perform above average or excel in all competency areas

44%

of BSW, MSW and PhD students received a scholarship

Real World Experience

The field education office works with community agencies throughout Kansas and western Missouri to provide field practicum opportunities for students. Students are placed in these agencies through a collaborative process among the field education office, the student, and the agency.

Field Education

Added Value Opportunities

Opportunities at all levels to engage in experiences designed to enhance the student experience: scholars programs, global social work experiences, research activities.

Student Experience

Let's Meet

Want to learn more about the KU School of Social Welfare? Schedule an interactive virtual visit or phone appointment.

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Support for a Successful Journey

All students receive program & field education orientations each year, 1:1 mentoring, academic advising and field practicum support.

Student Support

Recruiter

Ashley Anguiano Gomez

Recruitment Coordinator

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Next Steps

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.

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