Academics
Tulane University School of Social Work is home to an array of on-campus and online degree programs for those wanting to do work that matters. Whether you plan to earn your master's degree to become a clinical, community, or policy-based social worker, a dual degree to enhance your social work career, or obtain a doctorate to demonstrate your depth of expertise in your chosen area, you'll find opportunities and expand your knowledge in a setting that values connectedness cultural competence.
Dual-Degree Programs
With our dual-degree programs, you can bring a disaster resilience, public health, or legal lens to your social work career. Open a world of professional opportunities while earning your degrees faster, spending less, and fast-tracking your career.
Certificate Programs
Our certificates allow working professionals and students alike to explore an area of practice without pursuing a full degree. Take courses at your convenience, develop niche expertise, and further your career.
Gain Real-World Experience with Field Education
Whether you’re in New Orleans or beyond, we work tirelessly to ensure that you are placed at a field site relevant to the work you’re interested in doing. We encourage you to stay at one field site for the full duration of your MSW to establish relationships with employers and see the full scope of an organization’s work.
Hone your Knowledge with a Focus Area
Once enrolled in our MSW program, you may choose to add a focus area in either Disaster and Collective Trauma or in Mental Health, Addiction, and the Family, without taking any extra credit hours.
Get an Introduction to Social Work with our Minor
Survey the social work profession with our Undergraduate Minor in Social Work. A perfect fit for those majoring in Psychology, Sociology, Gender & Sexuality Studies, and beyond, this minor path will make you a unique and versatile candidate for human-, mental health-, and ethics-centered fields.
Continue Your Education
Throughout their careers, social workers must continue building their knowledge and skills to better empower the individuals, families, groups, and communities they serve. Our Center for Lifelong Learning (CLL) facilitates social work continuing education for our entire community throughout the year. We offer mental health professionals a diverse collection of premiere training opportunities and continuing education units (CEU).
Take the Next Step!
For more details about graduate programs through Tulane School of Social Work, complete our information request form. If you're ready to take the next step, apply today!
