Social Work at Simmons University
Our progressive, hands-on curriculum integrates education and practice with social justice values, multicultural perspectives and a strong emphasis on practicum education.
Graduate Program VideosSocial Work + Trauma Practice Certificate
The Master of Social Work (MSW) + Trauma Practice Certificate program provides students with an opportunity to increase their knowledge and competency in working with populations that have been impacted by trauma.
The Certificate in Trauma Practice will prepare graduates for practice opportunities with a variety of populations in multiple settings including: schools and universities, community mental health centers, immigrant & refugee centers, the legal justice and prison systems, inpatient & outpatient hospitalization programs, and psychotherapeutic settings with children, adults, couples, families and groups.
See program requirements for the Master of Social Work program or view the full program plan.
The program plan is only for students who start Fall 2019 and after.
See program requirements for the Master of Social Work program or view the full program plan.
The program plan is only for students who start Fall 2019 and after.
Examples of employers for first jobs following graduation:
- Violence Recovery Program, Fenway Health
- Justice Resource Institute (JRI)
- Riverside Community Care
- North Shore Mental Health
- Compass Schools
- Veteran’s Administration
- Boston Regional STARR
- Department of Children and Families
Connect with the School of Social Work
We will be happy to arrange for a personal visit, informational meeting, or class visit (when available). Arrangements can also be made to speak to a current SSW student to learn more about the MSW On-Campus program.
Ready to take the next step? We'll guide you through the requirements and deadlines — and get you started on your way.
Offered As
- Certificate
- Masters
School/Department
Our Faculty
Joanna Almeida
- Associate Professor and Eva Whiting White Endowed Chair
Gary Bailey
- Professor of Practice and MSW Program Director
Tamara Cadet
- Adjunct Faculty
Abbie Frost
- Associate Professor
Melinda Gushwa
- Visiting Professor
Johnnie Hamilton-Mason
- Interim Director of the School of Social Work
Suzanne Hecker
- Adjunct Faculty
Denise Humm-Delgado
- Emerita
Hugo Kamya
- Professor and Associate Director of CIBER
Peter Maramaldi
- Professor and Social Work Alumni Fund Endowed Chair
Lydia Ogden
- Associate Professor and Director of CIBER
Kelly Pratt
- Associate Professor of Practice
Michelle Putnam
- Professor and Jennifer Eckert '08 School of Social Work Chair
Jennifer Putney
- Adjunct Faculty & Research Affiliate
Suzanne Sankar
- Adjunct Faculty
Beverly C. Sealey
- Associate Professor
Kristie Thomas
- Professor and PhD Program Director
Eugenia Knight
- Associate Professor of Practice and Director of MSW Practicum Education