If you’re an experienced social worker looking to advance your career, you may be considering a PhD or Doctorate in Social Work (DSW). These terminal degrees open pathways to advanced practice, leadership, teaching, policy, supervision, or applied research roles. When...

• Behavioral and Health Sciences
• Careers and Internships

Professor and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Kristie Thomas recently presented her evaluation of New Destiny’s Emergency Housing Voucher Aftercare Program, and was featured in a City Limits article.

• Research
• Simmons in the News

School of Social Work Associate Professor Christina M. Sellers is passionate about training Simmons students in suicide prevention clinical skills. To honor National Suicide Prevention Month (September), we spoke with her about the interconnectedness of her research and teaching and her efforts to destigmatize suicide.

• Behavioral and Health Sciences
• Health and Wellness

Professor of Practice, Fellow at the Simmons Institute for Inclusive Leadership, and US Army combat veteran Samuel Odom published a new book on uniformed social work officers. We spoke with him about this unique contribution to the field and why he enjoys teaching at Simmons.

• Behavioral and Health Sciences
• Research

School of Social Work (SSW) Professor Kristie A. Thomas and Director of Survivor Advocacy Response & Prevention (SARP) at Boston University Nathan Brewer ’10MSW, ’14C, ’21PhD were sworn into the Massachusetts Governor’s Council to Address Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, and Human Trafficking.

• Awards and Honors
• Mentorship
• Research

Professor Gary Bailey received the award from United South End Settlements (USES), a community organization supporting families with young children in Boston.

• Awards and Honors
• Boston

Jordyn Hagar '23PhD reflects on how the Social Work PhD helped her successfully develop and disseminate her mental health awareness training program, Stronger Together, which is now accessible online.

• Behavioral and Health Sciences
• Careers and Internships
• Online Student

The Carlotta Simulation is an interprofessional simulation lab established by Simmons’ School of Nursing faculty. It has been developed into an invaluable experience for students of nursing, physical therapy, and nutrition. This year, School of Social Work students have also been invited to participate.

• Behavioral and Health Sciences
• Clinical Experience

A new partnership will streamline the application process and offer partial tuition remission for Emmanuel undergraduates and alumnae/i who wish to obtain a Master of Social Work degree from Simmons.

Are you looking for a career helping students succeed not only in school, but in life? As a school social worker, you'll help students by removing their barriers to learning and ensuring they have access to the support they need to thrive.