School, Program, and Course Information

  • 3/10 Interested in Policy, Advocacy, System Change?

    Explore the Master of Social Work (MSW) at UConn

    An information session designed for students in macro‑aligned majors:
    Political Science • Human Rights • Public Policy • Sociology • Economics • Urban Studies
    (and anyone drawn to social justice and systemic change)

    📅 March 10, 2026
    🕒 4:00 PM
    📍 Herbst Hall, Room 239 — Storrs Campus

    Why Macro‑Minded Students Choose the MSW

    Learn how the MSW prepares you for impact in:

    • Policy practice & legislative advocacy
    • Human rights and social justice leadership
    • Community organizing & coalition building
    • Program design, evaluation, and research
    • Transforming systems and advancing equity

    Featuring:

    Kathy Birnie, LMSW
    Director of Recruitment & Admissions, UConn School of Social Work

    Shannon Lane, PhD
    Director, Nancy A. Humphreys Institute for Political Social Work

    Explore Macro Concentrations

    • Policy Practice
    • Community Organizing

    Shape Policy. Strengthen Communities. Lead Systemic Change.

    If you’re passionate about building a more just and equitable society, this session is for you.

    For more information on the MSW Program, visit https://socialwork.uconn.edu/masters-social-work/

    For more information, contact: UConn School of Social Work at swadmission@uconn.edu