School of Social Work
The School of Social Work (SSW) is distinguished in many ways — with nationally acclaimed faculty, a strong emphasis on clinical practice, and our ideal Boston location among world-renowned teaching hospitals and research facilities.
Make a difference in the world.
You'll learn from faculty members who are leaders in their fields and mentors in and out of the classroom. Our progressive, hands-on curriculum integrates education and practice with social justice values, multicultural perspectives and fieldwork placements.
Our students and alumnae/i share a devotion for empowering society's most vulnerable members and protecting the health and well-being of their communities.
About
Founded in 1904, Simmons was the nation's first institute of higher learning to offer training for clinical social workers.
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Field Placements & Careers
Our students receive exceptional professional training at more than 300 field placement sites throughout New England. Graduates of the Simmons School of Social Work are among the most prepared and sought-after professionals in their field.
Alumnae/i
Our alumnae/i are devoted to empowering society's most vulnerable members, promoting social justice, and protecting the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities.
Alumnae/iSchool of Social Work News
Across counties in Massachusetts, the rate of opioid overdose deaths exceed the national average and several areas of Massachusetts face a shortage of health professionals who are trained in providing quality, evidence-informed substance use prevention and treatment services. While the...
Here’s one more reason why a Simmons University Master’s in Social Work is special.
The Fathers' Uplift founder joins the 2019 class in the hopes of inspiring a wave of civic innovation. The path to leadership for Simmons University School of Social Work alumnus Charles Clayton Daniels '12MSW is both exceptional and typical: after...
The month of March will celebrate the role of social workers across the country. Simmons University Professor of Social Work Johnnie Hamilton-Mason, MSW, PhD, will play a leading role in the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Association of Social...
December 1 marks the 30 th commemoration of World AIDS Day. In honor of 2018's theme, "Know Your Status," Professor Gary Bailey shares his personal experiences and thoughts on the effect of AIDS in the Black community. Learn how...
We spoke with Sharalis about her journey from living in a homeless shelter to attending Simmons. On her journey into the Army Starting at the age of 14, I lived in a foster home for six years. I went to...
As Political Director for the National Association of Social Workers-MA, Sophie advocates for positive change. On the National Association of Social Workers Founded in 1955, the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is the largest organization of professional social workers...
Professor Gary Bailey was named in the 2018 list of Boston's 100 Most Influential People of Color! Gary Bailey, DHL, MSW, ACSW, Professor of Practice at Simmons School of Social Work, was named one of Boston’s Most Influential...
