School of Social Work

We are delighted that you are interested in pursuing a degree in social work at Barry University. The School of Social Work at Barry offers the bachelor's, master's, and doctorate. We provide the highest quality of training for social work practice in a rich social environment which poses all the challenges and opportunities of the twenty-first century.

In choosing social work, you will be joining a profession with an admirable history. Founded in the nineteenth century, the profession embodies the American traditions of social activism, humanitarianism, and philanthropy. Its value base emphasizes a respect for human dignity, social justice, and concern for the disadvantaged.

Today, social workers practice in a wide variety of settings, applying a broad array of skills in many different areas of specialization. But what we all hold in common is the professional commitment to assist others in maximizing their potential as individuals, groups, and communities.

In this web site, we describe our curriculum, educational environment, admission process, and financial assistance programs. Our goal is to give you insight into the excellence and diversity of our School.

We hope you decide to come to Barry and join us in this compelling endeavor!