About Us

Welcome to the Michigan State University School of Social Work! Michigan State University combines a commitment to advance knowledge and strengthen skills for clinical and community and organizational practice.

We are dedicated to educating students for competent, responsive and ethical social work practice. Our teaching, research and outreach seek to promote positive change and social justice for diverse communities, families and individuals. (Mission Statement)

"The one thing I can impart to you is the importance of this work and the tremendous impact it can have both on the people whose lives you touch and the people who shape public policy. You often serve as the advocates for people who are unable to speak for themselves because of their life circumstances. The Social Work degree I received from Michigan State University has served me well throughout my years in public service. It has provided me with the skills I have needed to collaborate with multiple interest groups and has given me a sensitivity to how policies impact people."
--United States Senator Debbie Stabenow, M.S.W., MSU alumnus

More Information:

• School of Social Work Newsletters (New!)
• About the School of Social Work
• Values of the School of Social Work
• About the College of Social Science
• About Michigan State University

Directories:

• Faculty
• Staff