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The
Hunter College School of Social Work, the oldest
publicly sponsored graduate social work program
in the City of New York, is among the finest in
the nation. Our focus is on excellence in education
for social work practice, and our graduates are
known for providing leadership in addressing major
social problems in our ever changing society.
Through its educational programs and all of its
activities, the School of Social Work especially
seeks to enhance the well-being of poor, vulnerable
and stigmatized populations in our society.
Our student body is diverse and mature, and intent
on making a difference within our School and in
the community. Our students assume an active role
in their education at Hunter. They are dedicated
to enhancing the quality of life for their clients
and promoting human rights and social justice
in the larger community.
The faculty of the School of Social Work is nationally
and internationally known for its teaching, scholarship
and contributions to the field of study. They
are focused on agency-based social work practice,
education of their students, and knowledge-building
through research. Faculty members are available
to students, supportive of innovation, and active
participants in the profession.
The Hunter College School of Social Work graduates
social workers who take seriously their responsibility
for the common good, who respect the dignity of
people in need, and who seek to humanize the help-seeking
process.
As one of the nation’s top schools of social
work, the Hunter College School of Social Work
invites you to consider the challenge we offer
and welcomes you to consider our program.
Jacqueline B. Mondros, DSW
Dean