Welcome to the School of Social Work, reaching national and international audiences through The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare for 35 years.
Western Michigan University School of Social Work is your best choice for graduate social work education. We offer you the resources and diversity of a large university environment as well as the personal attention usually associated with smaller graduate programs. A dynamic learning community has been created with you in mind. The School’s nationally recognized faculty has an excellent record of teaching, research, and service. They author textbooks, publish in refereed journals, teach and conduct research abroad, present at conferences, and are actively engaged in the local communities of West Michigan. They hold leadership positions in the Council of Social Work Education, the National Association of Social Workers, and other major professional associations. The School has been the home of the Journal of Sociology and Social Welfare since 1984. This is a School that will make your graduate educational experience one that you will never forget. Student learning is an essential component of the School community. The faculty is accessible. Students are encouraged to participate on School committees and join student organizations. These and other opportunities enrich the student learning experience.
Our School of Social Work has been preparing leaders in interpersonal practice and policy, planning, and administration for more than 30 years. We offer several educational plans at the main campus in Kalamazoo and in the Grand Rapids program to meet the needs of employed students and long-distance commuters. Students may select a Full-time, Advanced-standing, or Extended-study program option. To the extent possible, field placements are provided to students within a reasonable distance from their home.
We would like the opportunity to tell you more about graduate social work education at Western Michigan University. Better yet, stop by and see for yourself. The Director of Admissions and Student Services will be happy to answer any questions, send you additional information, be available for a campus visit, and assist you with planning for your education. Consider enrolling at Western Michigan University’s School of Social Work. I think that you will agree that Western Michigan University School of Social Work is your best choice for obtaining a master’s degree in social work.
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