About the MSW Program
Director’s Welcome
We are proud that you have chosen Barry University School of Social Work to pursue your graduate degree
in social work! Throughout your matriculation here, you will be challenged in many different areas of
your academic and professional life. I believe you will find the Barry University School of Social Work
community inspiring and empowering. The faculty and administrators at the School of Social Work are
committed to providing an environment of mutual growth and learning. As you move forward towards becoming
a professional social worker, our goal is to ensure that you will have a transformative experience.
We are dedicated to helping you achieve advanced levels of scholarship, leadership, and self-discovery
to maximize your success.
Respectfully,
Philip Giarraffa
Director, MSW Program & Student Services