In 1904, Simmons was the nation’s first institute of higher learning to offer training for clinical
social workers. Simmons also was at the forefront of educating students for medical social work and managed
care practice. Today, the School of Social Work (SSW) provides a rigorous clinical social work education for
men and women, including a nationally accredited master of social work (M.S.W.) program and a Ph.D. in Social
Work designed for advanced clinical scholars. Our progressive, hands-on curriculum integrates education and
practice with social justice values, multicultural perspectives, and a strong emphasis on field education.
Recent SSW initiatives include our Urban Leadership Program, Spanish language courses for social workers,
international study, and schedules that accommodate working professionals.
As clinician activists, SSW students, faculty and alumni all work to develop solutions to social injustice through their teaching, research, clinical practice, and community work.
Get the quick facts about SSW. Read about our distinguished faculty. Attend an SSW admission event and experience Simmons for yourself.
