Our Mission Statement

The mission of the University of Connecticut School of Social Work is to provide professional master's and doctoral level social work education which will contribute to the promotion of social and economic justice and to the improvement of human well being. The School achieves this mission through broad dissemination of state-of-the-art knowledge and skills that are accrued through the high quality research, scholarship and service of its faculty and staff. This mission is derived from the University's commitment to excellence in teaching, research and scholarship, service and outreach, the vision of an expanded international role, and a commitment to public service that brings the knowledge of the University to the people of the state.

At the core of the School's mission is a commitment to education for micro and macro practice methods which focus on the strengths of individuals, families, groups, communities and organizations. This commitment includes helping students develop professional values and ethics, judgment and skills that equip them for life-long critical analysis of their practice, of social welfare policies and services and society's social, economic and political structures and reflects a state, national and international perspective. Graduates are prepared to value human diversity, to work against oppression and discrimination, and to prevent and alleviate the effects of violence and poverty, particularly in urban centers. Respect for human rights both locally and globally is also promoted through the School's teaching, scholarship and outreach activities.