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  • Exterior of Mandel School
    August 18, 2025
    Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are invited to register for the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences’s new High-Performing Teams Certificate program, which begins Tuesday, Sept. 30.   This results-driven professional development program—offered…
  • Exterior shot of Adelbert Hall in the summer
    August 12, 2025
    Are you a Case Western Reserve University employee eager to make a difference in the nonprofit sector? Consider applying for Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences’ Certificate in Nonprofit Management this fall. This 12-month, part-time program—designed for professionals…
  • Sherry Warren's headshot
    August 12, 2025
    It's here! While it is still technically (and climatologically) summer, Fall 2025 is here. New student orientations are taking place, syllabuses are being reviewed and reformatted, and the Mandel School's buildings are abuzz with activities and excitement. Field Staff are humming along getting…
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two female students at graduation

$5 million+ in scholarships
Including seven full-tuition Leadership Fellowships and other generous student aid to make your career goals possible

At the Forefront of Innovative Change
$5M+
in student aid +
93% employment rate within 6 months
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3 formats to earn the MSW degree:
on-campus, weekend or online.
1,000+
field placements +
a student mentoring program
#12
social work school in the nation and
#1 in Ohio
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world-class faculty with a
22 average faculty h-index
$28.2M
in funding at
10 research and training centers
Equitable Community Engagement

The Mandel School is home to 10 research and training centers, including four current or former Centers of Excellence, and First Year Cleveland, a transformative community movement dedicated to reversing infant and mother mortality. Our reach is local, national and international.

We foster equitable research and training collaborations and provide opportunities for students to participate in all aspects of the research process.

High-Performing Teams Certificate
Business professionals in conversation

Learn to maximize your organization’s impact with the Mandel School’s new High-Performing Teams Certificate. This 100% live online professional development program empowers leaders and managers to strengthen collaboration skills and boost team performance.