Graduate School of Social Work
In the wake of the pandemic, Americans of all ages are suffering from a host of mental health issues, as rates of depression and anxiety increase. There is a great demand for social workers to address these needs and employment is projected to grow 13 percent through 2029, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. The Touro Graduate School of Social Work (GSSW) is meeting the call with more than 300 students pursuing the Master of Social Work (MSW) degree. As the school expands, GSSW attracts a diverse student body and is emerging as a leader in its class. Touro GSSW was recently named “Social Work School of the Year” by the National Association of Social Workers NYC Chapter and honored with the Outstanding Educational Leadership Award from the Latino Social Work Coalition and Scholarship Fund, Inc. (LSWCSF). The growing student body of clinical practitioners serve at-risk and vulnerable populations—the embodiment of Touro’s mission to create a more just and compassionate society. ENGAGING THE COMMUNITY The school’s culturally competent student body is developing a strong track record of community engagement. More than 280 agencies have served as clinical partners, providing opportunities for Touro students to contribute 120,000 hours of service annually through rotations to the elderly, the homeless, victims of domestic violence and other needy and at-risk populations. In addition to community service in the field, the
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