If you’re passionate about helping others and innovating social change, our school is the place for you.
At the UW School of Social Work we focus on delivering leading-edge learning opportunities that engage and transform students inside and outside of the classroom. Here you can select from top-notch academic offerings, work with renowned social work scholars, and participate in community-based projects, making a real impact on people’s lives.
The BASW program trains students for positions in the helping professions and prepares them to take action against injustice and inequalities.
The MSW program provides students with the skills and knowledge needed to innovate, lead, and practice in a world with complex social challenges.
The doctoral program offers a rich learning experience with interdisciplinary collaboration, faculty mentorship, and hands-on research opportunities.
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Graduates of the University of Washington Bachelor of Arts in Social Welfare (BASW) program share insights about their current professional roles, and offer candid advice for navigating the BASW program, preparing for the job market and imagining their futures in social work.
Associate Professor Clara Berridge’s research examines the ethical, privacy and equity implications of surveillance and AI technologies in elder care. As she brings this critical lens to national media, policy discussions and a new UW course on Social Welfare and AI, Berridge continues to advocate for technology that upholds dignity, human connection and justice.
University of Washington Ph.D. students Vania Buck and Jon Torres were recognized this past weekend at the Council on Social Work Education Annual Conference as recipients of the 2025 Minority Fellowship Program. Current UW Ph.D. students Joanna La Torre and Juliann Li Verdugo were also selected as MFP fellows in 2023 and 2024, respectively.
The School of Social Work is an international leader in science-driven social change. If you're interested in supporting the groundbreaking work underway at our school, as well as our research and innovation centers, considering a charitable gift today.