Columbia University School of Social Work

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Columbia University School of Social Work

Type	Private
Established	1898
Parent institution	Columbia University
Dean	Melissa Begg
Location	New York City , New York , United States
Campus	Urban
Website	socialwork.columbia.edu

The Columbia University School of Social Work (CUSSW) is the graduate school of social work at Columbia University. It is located in New York City and is one of the oldest and most prestigious schools of social work in the United States. The school offers Master of Social Work (MSW) and PhD degrees in social work.

History

The Columbia University School of Social Work was established in 1898 as the New York School of Philanthropy, making it the first institution of its kind in the United States. It was later renamed the New York School of Social Work and became affiliated with Columbia University in 1940. The school was officially renamed the Columbia University School of Social Work in 1963.

Academics

The school offers a variety of programs leading to the Master of Social Work (MSW) and PhD degrees. The MSW program is designed to prepare students for advanced social work practice in a variety of settings, including clinical social work, social policy, and administration. The PhD program is focused on preparing students for careers in social work research and academia.

MSW Program

The MSW program at CUSSW offers several concentrations, including:

• Advanced Clinical Social Work Practice
• Social Enterprise Administration
• Policy Practice
• Contemporary Social Issues

PhD Program

The PhD program is designed to develop scholars who will contribute to the knowledge base of the social work profession through research and teaching. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary research and offers opportunities for students to collaborate with faculty from other departments within Columbia University.

Research

The Columbia University School of Social Work is home to several research centers and institutes, including:

• The Center for Complicated Grief
• The Social Intervention Group
• The Columbia Population Research Center

These centers focus on a wide range of social issues, including mental health, substance abuse, poverty, and social justice.

Notable Faculty

The school has a distinguished faculty that includes leading scholars and practitioners in the field of social work. Some notable faculty members include:

• Irwin Garfinkel
• Jane Waldfogel
• Ronald Mincy

Alumni

The school has a large and active alumni network that includes many prominent social workers, policymakers, and academics. Notable alumni include:

• Frances Perkins, the first woman to serve in the U.S. Cabinet
• Edith Abbott, a pioneer in the field of social work education

See Also

• Columbia University
• Social work
• Master of Social Work
• Doctor of Philosophy
• Clinical social work
• Social policy

External Links

• Official website