Overview

According to the Council on Social Work Education, as of February 2012, there are:

In the United States:

• 474 accredited baccalaureate social work programs
• 215 accredited master’s social work programs

In Wisconsin:

• 15 accredited BSW programs
• 5 accredited MSW programs:  UW-Madison, UW-Milwaukee, UW Oshkosh/Green Bay, George Williams College, Carthage College-Loyola

General Resources

• Browse programs by location, degree level, concentration:  Online directory of accredited social work programs

• 2012 Rankings from U.S. News

Choosing a Program

That’s a lot of choices.  Here are some tips for choosing a program!

• Why Graduate School?
  
• Questions to consider
• Also see our social work connections resources.  The perspective of an experienced social worker might help guide your decision-making process.

Application resources

Personal statement tips

Personal statement feedback

Resume Help

• Sample resumes
• High Impact Career Summaries
• Avoid the Top 10 Resume Mistakes

If there’s one piece of advice any social worker will have, it’s to keep your sense of humor:

Rejecting a Grad School Rejection Letter