The School for Social Work offers a master of social work (M.S.W.) degree, which focuses on clinical social work and puts a heavy emphasis on direct field work practice. The program stresses the integration of clinical theory and practice with an understanding of the social contexts in which people live. It also emphasizes an understanding of the social policies and organizational structure that influence our service delivery system.
The school also offers a doctoral program designed to prepare master's degree holders for leadership positions in clinical research education and practice. It has extensive postgraduate offerings through its Continuing Education Program.
For more information on admission or program details, call the School for Social Work Office of Admission at (413) 585-7960 or send email to sswadm@smith.edu.
