Case Western Reserve University Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences

As the #9 ranked social work school in the United States, Case Western Reserve University’s Mandel School is at the forefront of educating future leaders in social work and nonprofit management. Our mission is to promote social justice and empower communities. Our research is shaping public policy, informing social change, and transforming lives. Our students are talented, compassionate, diverse people who are educated and mentored by world-renowned professors and taught in a rigorous, groundbreaking curriculum that will prepare them to change the world.

The Mandel School was founded in 1915 as the first professional university-affiliated school of social work. The Mandel School was founded by and for the greater Cleveland community in the belief that a university-based school of social work would transform the work of people and organizations to achieve their full potential. As a national leader in social work education and research, the Mandel School prepares graduates who are eminently prepared to effect social change from the start. Our alumni live in all 50 states and over 40 countries. They are employed by schools, hospitals, governments, nonprofits and NGOs, financial service companies and micro-lenders, and even professional sports teams.

Master of Social Work (MSW)

The Mandel School's Master of Social Work (MSW) is ranked #9 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.

The MSW and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). We offer the MSW on-campus, online and through an intensive weekend format. Advanced standing is available in all three formats.

Paths of Study

With our expert faculty and curriculum that set the standard for how other schools of social work are measured, you will be prepared to be a leader in the field, no matter your chosen path. Below is a list of curriculum options available through the Mandel School.

Concentrations/Specializations

·     Aging

·     Children, Youth and Families

·     Community Practice for Social Change

·     Health

·     Mental Health with Adults

·     Mental Health with Children and Adolescents

·     School Social Work

·     Substance Use Disorders and Recovery

·     Individualized

Certificate options available on-campus

·     Trauma-Informed Care

·     Data Science for Social Impact

·     Nonprofit Management

·     Gerontology

·     Global Health

Dual Degree options available on-campus

·     Social Work and Public Health (MSW/MPH)

·     Social Work and Nonprofit Management (MSW/MMO)

·     Social Work and Law (MSW/JD)

·     Social Work and Bioethics and Medical Humanities (MSW/MA)

·     Social Work and Business (MSW/MBA)

Master of Nonprofit Organizations (MNO)

The Master of Nonprofit Organizations (MNO) from the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences at Case Western Reserve University provides those skills to effectively lead staff and volunteers, respond to demands for accountability, design innovative and efficient solutions to society’s most pressing issues, and promote social responsibility.

PhD in Social Welfare

Founded in 1952 as one of the first doctoral programs in social welfare in America, the PhD program at the Mandel School is designed to develop leaders in social work research, policy and teaching.

Visit https://case.edu/socialwork or contact us to learn more at mandelschool@case.edu. We encourage you visit us for a personalized campus visit.