The school's mission is to develop knowledge through education, training, and research to create dynamic solutions to social problems and to strengthen family and community well-being in this diverse and increasingly global environment of New Jersey and beyond.
Location
The school offers classes on Rutgers' three regional campuses in Camden, Newark, and New Brunswick. The Office of the Dean is located at 536 George Street, on the university's historic New Brunswick Campus. Each campus is close to major highways and rail systems and within easy commuting distance of New York City and Philadelphia.
School of Social Work at a Glance
- One of the largest schools in the nation devoted to education and research on social welfare
- Classes offered in Camden, Newark, and New Brunswick and at off-campus sites throughout New Jersey
- Offers a B.A. with a major in social work, M.S.W., J.D./M.S.W., M.Div./M.S.W., and Ph.D.
- Fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
- Approximately 1,000 students enrolled in degree programs
- More than 200 continuing education and professional development courses and workshops offered each year
- More than 50 full-time faculty members and 150 part-time lecturers
- Ranked ninth in the nation for faculty publications
http://socialwork.rutgers.edu.