The University of Missouri-Columbia's School of Social Work in Columbia, MO, prepares students to be leaders dedicated to promoting social and economic justice. Rooted in the university's land-grant mission, the School offers accredited Bachelor of Social Work BSW, Master of Social Work MSW with specializations in Clinical Practice or Policy Planning and Administration, and PhD programs. The curriculum emphasizes professional excellence in practice, research, and policy, addressing complex social issues with a strong ethical foundation and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Through rigorous coursework, vital field education, and community engagement, students gain practical experience and develop the skills needed to challenge social inequities and contribute to just and caring communities. Research areas include mental health, aging, homelessness, and interpersonal violence, further contributing to the field and informing practice.
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The University of Missouri (MU or Mizzou) is a public land-grant research university in Columbia, Missouri. It is Missouri's largest university and the flagship of the four-campus University of Missouri System. MU was founded in 1839 and was the first public university west of the Mississippi River. It has been a member of the Association of American Universities since 1908 and is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities Very high research activity".
