Social work is a field of study and profession aimed at addressing problems in society—from educational inequality to health disparities to child and family welfare. Whether they practice directly ...

During orientation at the Columbia School of Social Work at Columbia University, the country’s oldest graduate program for aspiring social workers, students are given a glossary with “100+ common ...

“Should I take psychology or social work? Both? How are they different?” Many students of psychology wonder how social work is different and vice versa. Given that I teach both, have degrees in both, ...