School of Social Work

Ready to Make a Difference? Discover the Impact of Social Media

Social workers are the nation’s largest group of mental health professionals—and demand is growing fast. With a social work degree, you’ll be ready to create real impact in hospitals, schools, nonprofits, community programs, private practice, and so much more.

At the FIU School of Social Work at Stempel College, studying social work is an opportunity to learn from renowned faculty who are experienced mental health clinicians, policy analysts, as well as community-engaged researchers.

Learn in Person. Be Seen. Be Supported.

At FIU’s School of Social Work, you won’t get lost in the crowd. You’ll learn face-to-face in small classes, led by faculty who are experienced clinicians, researchers, and policy experts—and who actually care about your growth.

This is a tight-knit, supportive community where your voice matters. We focus on building real relationships, so you’re never just a number.

Real Experience. Real Skills. Real Confidence.

As you move through the program, you’ll gain hands-on experience through field placements tailored to your interests and goals. You won’t just be learning about social work—you’ll be living it.

By graduation, you’ll be ready to lead, serve, and stand up for what matters—with the tools to thrive in today’s most vital roles.

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSSW) and the Master of Social Work (MSW) programs are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education's Board of Accreditation. Accreditation of a baccalaureate or master’s social work program by the Council on Social Work Education’s Board of Accreditation indicates that it meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment of program quality evaluated through a peer review process. An accredited program has sufficient resources to meet its mission and goals and the Board of Accreditation has verified that it demonstrates compliance with all sections of the Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards.

Accreditation applies to all program sites and program delivery methods of an accredited program. Accreditation provides reasonable assurance about the quality of the program and the competence of students graduating from the program.