- Barry University
- School of Social Work
- Earn your Master of Social Work
If you want to change lives and communities for the better, social work might be the right career for you. Social workers are agents of social and policy change who focus on vulnerable and oppressed populations. They are trained for leadership in clinical and administrative capacities. Barry offers its students knowledge and a skillset that allows them to specialize in a variety of areas -- including children and families, veterans services, human trafficking, substance use, and governmental or nonprofit organizations. Barry’s focus on trauma-informed care systems enhances our graduates’ work with individuals and communities, helping them truly heal from generational, historic, and personal traumas. The best part is that social work is a high-demand field that is projected to grow 16 percent by 2026.
Our MSW degree program:
With advanced skills and knowledge, you will be able to go onto seek and obtain employment in a variety of fields, including veteran services, thanatology (grief and loss), human trafficking, schools, mental health, and health care settings, substance abuse, local, state, and federal government organizations, non-profit organizations, private practice, and trauma-informed care systems with children, families, and communities.
14:1
Student faculty ratio
90%+
Students receive financial aid
200+
Community partnerships
in South Florida
14%
Growth in Child, Family
& School Social Work Positions
20%
Growth in Healthcare
& Medical Social Work Positions
19%
Growth in Mental Health
& Substance Abuse Positions