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

Nov17

Robert J. O'Leary SPARK Speaker Series

Time

1:30 - 3 p.m. ET

Location

Interactive Webinar via CarmenZoom

Jan12

Psychedelic Crisis Assessment and Intervention for Behavioral Health Professionals

Time

5:30 - 9 p.m. ET

Location

Fawcett Center

November Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Katie Calhoun

November is National Homeless Youth Awareness Month, and the College of Social Work would like to take this time to recognize one of its faculty members whose expertise lies in addressing homelessness and poverty.

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.