Equity. Innovation. Transformation.
World-class faculty
With a 12:1 student-faculty ratio, you can learn alongside professionals
who are shaping the profession of social work and nonprofit organizations
93% employment rate within 6 months
specializations
a student mentoring program
#1 in Ohio
22 average faculty h-index
10 research and training centers
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.
- Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education
- Center for Evidence-Based Practices (Center of Excellence)
- Center for Innovative Practices (Center of Excellence)
- Center on Poverty and Community Development
- Center on Trauma and Adversity
- Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health (Center of Excellence)
- Community Innovation Network
- National Initiative on Mixed-Income Communities
- Ohio Substance Use Disorders (Center of Excellence)
- Partnership for Evaluation, Research and Implementation
We foster equitable research and training collaborations and provide opportunities for students to participate in all aspects of the research process.
Transform your passion into action with our MSW program, ranked #12 in the U.S. and #1 in Ohio. 100% of students earn scholarships and all full-time students receive paid field placements. Full- or part-time class options available; no GRE needed! Attend an info session to learn more.