Graduate School Resources

Overview

According to the Council on Social Work Education, as of August 2016, there are:

In the United States:

• 524 accredited baccalaureate social work programs
• 261 accredited master’s social work programs

In Wisconsin:

• 14 accredited BSW programs
• 7 accredited MSW programs:  UW-Madison, UW-Milwaukee, UW Green Bay, Loyola University Chicago at Carthage College, UW Oshkosh, George Williams College at Aurora University, UW Whitewater

General Resources

• Browse programs by location, degree level, concentration:   Online directory of accredited social work programs
• 2016 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
• NASW Member Benefit - Let us help you with your resume.  NASW Members can call or email the office and we will connect you with a resume expert.