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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 differing viewpoints, and advocate for a variety of lived experiences. 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.

Featured Research

Research Brief - Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training (BHWET) Program

An interdisciplinary study examining how interprofessional, culturally responsive training can enhance clinical effectiveness, self-efficacy, and workforce diversity in behavioral health care for BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ youth.
6-minute read | Posted on October 27, 2025
Dec11
From Our Centers

Supporting Student Athlete Mental Health

Time
7 p.m. ET
Location
795 Havens Corners Rd, Gahanna, Ohio 43230
Dec12
From Our Centers

December Age-Friendly Office Hours

Time
10 ET
Location
Interactive Webinar via CarmenZoom
Jan6
From Our Centers

Youth Leadership Academy Session 5

Time
6 - 8 p.m. ET
Location
Stillman Hall (1947 College Rd. N, Columbus, OH 43210)

Faculty Spotlight

FACULTY SPOTLIGHT: A Look Back at 2025

As 2025 comes to a close, it brings an opportunity to reflect on the impressive expertise of the college’s faculty members. Below are features on their research and scholarship as it coincides with a specific national holiday observance of the month.

Alumni Spotlight

Saquena M. Atkins, MSW '01

Saquena M. Atkins, MSW '01

Originally from Fremont, Ohio, Saquena is active in community awareness and the education of Sickle Cell Disease. Her interests lie in empowering young adults with chronic illnesses.

  • 12th

    Ranked 12th nationally, by U.S. News & World Report’s America’s Best Graduate Schools.

  • $8M

    Received in social work research dollars that address real-world problems with the goal of promoting health and wellness for all members of society.

  • $51k

    Average median salary for social workers; employment opportunites expected to grow 9% with 74,000 openings each year.

AMPLIFY. ADVOCATE. CHANGE.

Discover what it’s like to study social work at Ohio State, where we not only envision a better world, but we also make it happen.

Choose social work.