If you’re passionate about creating change, you belong at The Ohio State University College of Social Work.

You’ll join students, faculty and alumni who build stronger communities, celebrate difference, and promote social and economic justice. Here you’ll collaborate with the social work community to improve and resolve an extensive array of contemporary social problems – using your degree as an integral and valuable resource to the State of Ohio and the nation.

Research Brief: Racial and Ethnic Disparities in the Physical Health Outcomes of Children in Foster Care

Children of color—especially Black and Indigenous children—are disproportionately overrepresented in foster care and experience barriers …

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Sep 27

Introduction to Motivational Interviewing (3 CE)

Virtual via CarmenZoom

Sep 29

PhD Doctoral Day of Recognition

Traditions Room, Ohio Union

To celebrate the many accomplishments of our doctoral students over the past year, the Doctoral …

Oct 03

Leadership Week: Don’t Share That! Media Literacy for a Healthier Democracy

115 Stillman and via Zoom

What’s your strategy for assessing the accuracy of your news? Do you have one? This …

Alumni spotlight

Kentucky native finds her niche in social work

De’Anna Benson discovered her passion for social work in high school while volunteering with special education students. She received her BSW from the University of Louisville, then opted to advance her knowledge and career with an MSW from the top-ranked social work program at The Ohio State University. Every day, as a nephrology social worker in Nashville, Tenn., De’Anna is making a difference in the lives of kidney patients and their families, helping them navigate care and support in their journey toward improved health.

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De’Anna Benson MSW '18

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Our world-class faculty is leading the way in innovative research that seeks solutions to the societal problems impacting individuals and families. We’re committed to bettering communities across the globe with knowledge, collaboration and action.

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Researchers focus a lot of attention on how disasters such as hurricanes and floods affect people’s housing in the United States. But a new national study found that housing is also important…

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