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General Information
The School of Social Work at the University of Missouri-St. Louis includes the Social
Work and Gerontology programs. The School's faculty are distinguished scholars
committed to excellence in teaching and research in a wide range of specialties. These
include child welfare, gerontology, community organization, addictions, social service
policy, and international social work. The School’s programs work closely with the
agencies in the St. Louis region, and students are able to select internships from more
than 400 area social service agencies.
Social work prepares students for professional practice in schools, juvenile and adult
courts, hospitals, community development agencies, counseling agencies, agencies
serving older adults, state social service agencies, and other organizations and agencies
serving individuals, families, groups and communities.
Gerontology is an interdisciplinary program with faculty from anthropology, biology,
economics, nursing, optometry, psychology, and social work. Students may also take
courses in Business Administration or Nonprofit Management.
Degrees offered
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
Masters in Social Work (MSW) with concentrations in:
Family Practice
Social Work Leadership and Management
Gerontology
Master of Science in Gerontology (MSG)
Undergraduate Certificate in Gerontological Studies
Graduate Certificates in Gerontology and Long-Term Care Administration
Courses may be completed through day or evening coursework (BSW) or through
evening courses (MSW, MSG).Credit courses are also offered off-campus though
University Outreach.