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Be a Jayhawk Social Worker
The KU School of Social Welfare has been preparing students for careers in social work for over 85 years. It is the top-ranked, longest-accredited social work program in Kansas.
KU is the only program in the state to offer social work degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels: BSW, MSW, DSW and PhD.
No matter which degree they pursue or where they attend classes, KU social work students have access to newly revised courses and student support services. At graduation, they join an extensive network of Jayhawk Social Workers.
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
Offered at KU campuses in Lawrence and Overland Park, the BSW curriculum prepares graduates for beginning generalist social work practice with individuals, groups, organizations and communities.
Master of Social Work (MSW)
KU’s fully accredited MSW program is available at Lawrence, Edwards, Pittsburg, Salina and online. Students choose one of two broad specializations: clinical social work practice or social work macro practice.
Doctorate of Philosophy in Social Work (PhD)
The PhD in Social Work at the Lawrence campus aims to prepare students to become leaders in advancing social work practice and policy through research, teaching and scholarship. PhD students receive guaranteed tuition support.
Doctor of Social Work (DSW)
The fully online DSW program at KU aims to produce expert practitioner-scholars who teach, supervise, and mentor; assume leadership roles in social work practice settings; and generate and disseminate social work practice knowledge.
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