Our mission is to interrogate racism and other systems of oppression standing in the way of social equity and justice, to foster social work education, practice and research, strengthen and expand the opportunities, resources, and capabilities of all persons to achieve their full potential and well-being.
Create an inclusive learning and work environment that promotes diversity and excellence in research, teaching, and the training of social work professionals.
Partner with community service providers, advocates, and professionals across all disciplines. To promote effective practices, programs, and policies that center and protect the dignity of individuals and their human rights.
Uphold ethical standards of competence, service and integrity as applied locally, nationally, and globally.
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Action Lab for Social Justice 2025 Social Work Pathways Initiative Fellows
CSSW’s Action Lab for Social Justice is thrilled to announce this year’s Social Work Pathways Initiative (SWPI) fellows. The SWPI initiative is an ongoing collaboration between CSSW and the John Jay College of Criminal Justice SEEK program — with the help of the 2025-2027 New York Community Trust grant, it is designed to support BIPOC and economically vulnerable students pursuing their MSSW and PhD. The Action Lab had the privilege of recruiting four individuals this year who are deeply committed to research, activism, and racial justice.
Announcing the New Columbia University Master of Science in Bioethics and Master of Science in Social Work Dual-Degree Program
Graduates will be prepared to navigate complex ethical dilemmas, advocate for patients and families, and influence policy across many sectors.
Inaugural Graduates of the Psychedelic Therapy Training Program (PTTP)
The Columbia School of Social Work (CSSW) is proud to announce the inaugural cohort of 19 graduates from the first ever in-degree, psychedelic-assisted therapy (PAT) program in the world.
