Smith School for Social Work Hosts Community Information Day

Area undergraduates interested in careers in mental health or social work need look no farther than their own backyard when deciding post-graduation plans. The Smith College School for Social Work (SSW), which offers master's and doctoral degrees in social work with a concentration in clinical practice, is one of the oldest and most distinguished schools for clinical social work in the United States.

Find out more about Smith's SSW at its annual community information day on Saturday, December 5, in Wright Hall auditorium. The session will begin at 2 p.m. with presentations by the dean, directors of financial aid and of field work and students currently enrolled in the program, followed by a question and answer period. After the brief presentations, small groups will gather with SSW faculty for more in-depth discussion about Smith's program as well as the field of social work in general.

Founded in 1918, Smith's SSW has long been a leading institution for clinical social work education, offering a course of study based on a unique block plan that integrates theory and practice. Master's degree candidates attend three ten-week academic summer sessions at Smith while obtaining practical experience through two eight-month field placements during intervening winters.

For more information, call the SSW Office of Admission at (413) 585-7960.