Welcome to UMSL's School of Social Work

We engage students and faculty in professional education, research, and service to advance knowledge and competence to promote human and societal well-being. Within a collaborative learning environment, students are prepared as self-aware, culturally informed and critically-thinking leaders who are committed to social and economic justice and professional values and ethics. We inspire hope. We change lives. 


Need flexibility for your BSW or MSW program? Ask us about our LiVi program!

Our Live/Virtual (LiVi) program is a great fit for those who live outside of the St. Louis region but would like to pursue a BSW and/or MSW degree in a live and interactive format, providing weekly engagement with faculty as well as other students in the classroom. If you are interested in learning more about our LiVi program, check out our website dedicated to it: LiVi Program.


For more information, attend an informational session. register today:
 

BSW Virtual Information Session

MSW Virtual Information Session

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

*Social Work Minor

Gain understanding and expertise in both the non-profit and public sectors.

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Prepare for professional social work practice.

Field Education

Apply what you have learned in the classroom in an organizational setting.

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Upcoming Events

Other News 

Social work graduate Brianna Jones works to serve UMSL and the St. Louis community, Authored by Burk Krohe
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Immigration is polaring. What's missing is empathy, as experts say, Authored by Roshae Hemmings

Nonprofits Serving and Led by People of Color Showed Pandemic Resiliency, Co-Authored by Dr. Baorong Guo, Professor of Social Work

100 Nediest Cases campaign kicks off with goal of helping 5,370 families in St. Louis area, Authored by Hannah Wyman interviewing Patricia Rosenthal, Associate Dean of Social Work

In the News

Keeta Holmes, Shanta Kyles, Mark Briguglio
School of Social Work Archives - UMSL Daily

Keeta Holmes, Shanta Kyles and Mark Briguglio receive UMSL Hero Awards

Oct 27
New UMSL students, families and friends
School of Social Work Archives - UMSL Daily

Convocation welcomes new students to UMSL campus, draws record crowd

Aug 25
July 2025 Hero Award honorees Nicholas Wetzel, Ryan Nelson and David Torrence
School of Social Work Archives - UMSL Daily

Nicholas Wetzel, Ryan Nelson and David Torrence receive UMSL Hero Awards

Jul 28