Tulane School of Social Work
Agents of Change Choose Tulane
Showing Up for Your Community Starts at Tulane
As the first institution in the South dedicated to training social workers, Tulane School of Social Work brings over 100 years of innovation and impact in New Orleans and across the U.S. We remain committed to doing work that matters — and we can’t do that work without you.
As a student in our programs, you’ll embody the “work” in social work, applying the skills you learn to address social challenges proactively. Our programs prepare you to make an impact with individuals, communities, or at the policy level. Wherever you find your purpose, join us to take on the challenges that matter to you.
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Nationally Recognized for Social Work
Tulane School of Social Work is ranked #28 in the Best Schools for Social Work according to U.S. News & World Report.
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Learn From Top Researchers
Tulane is the only private R1 research university in the Gulf South and a proud member of the Association of American Universities (AAU).
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Academic Excellence
Tulane School of Social Work is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE); first cohort of DSW programs in the country to earn accreditation.
Our Programs
Tulane School of Social Work offers a variety of master’s programs as well as a doctorate program, teaching you applicable skills at all levels of social work. You’ll graduate with the potential to transform lives through the compassion you bring to your work and the knowledge you’ll gain through our nationally recognized programs.
The MSW program integrates clinical and community-based practices so you can get the hands-on experience to help communities heal and grow. Complete in as few as 16 months or extend completion across two and a half years.
Available online and on-campus.
The MS-DRL is the only program of its kind in the U.S., teaching strategies to support disaster recovery from resilience experts who are deeply embedded in the local community. Complete the program in as few as 12 months or extend completion over two years.
Available online and on-campus.
The MSW/MS in Disaster Resilience Leadership is a dual-degree option that prepares students for critical roles through interdisciplinary training in social work and disaster resilience. Complete full-time in as few as five semesters or extend completion over eight semesters.
Available online and on-campus.
The DSW program prepares you to empower individuals, families, and communities through leadership, teaching you the skills you need to design, evaluate, and implement policies and programs that drive social change. Complete in 30 months, with synchronous meetings one weekend a month.
Available only online.
"Developing empathy and knowing what trauma is and how people experience it helps to address what they need. You don’t just think about a flooded home. You think of that person losing the place where they grew up, raised their kids, and celebrated with friends and family. When you do that, you can help them rebuild in a thoughtful way."
Extending the Heart of New Orleans
Our online programs draw inspiration from Tulane’s rich cultural and intellectual environment, fostering a unique educational experience that extends New Orleans’ spirit of resilience, courage, innovation, audacity, and creativity to the global community. Learn more about the Student Experience.
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