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Future Students
Located in Wisconsin’s largest city, the Helen Bader School of Social Welfare provides an unmatched environment for students to study social work and criminal justice. Students at all levels choose from a range of opportunities to gain practical experience in social, health, educational, or criminal justice agencies.
OVERVIEW OF PROGRAMS
The Helen Bader School of Social Welfare offers the following degrees and certificates.
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
Traditional program and evening program offered.
For more information about this program
- Apply to UWM
- Requirements for admission to the major
- When and how to apply to the major
- International Admissions
- Employment opportunities in criminal justice
Bachelor of Science in Social Work
Traditional program and evening program offered.
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- Apply to UWM
- Requirements for admission to the major
- When and how to apply to the major
- International Admissions
- Employment opportunities in social work
Master of Science in Criminal Justice
Tradition program with courses also offered during late afternoon and evening hours.
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- Admission requirements
- When and how to apply
- International Admissions
- Employment opportunities in criminal justice
Master's in Social Work
All students select one of the following concentrations:
- Behavioral and Physical Health
- Gerontology
- Family and Child Welfare
All students select one of the following methods in which to specialize:
- Direct Practice
- Macro Practice
- Double Methods
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- Admission requirements
- When and how to apply
- International admissions
- Employment opportunities in social work
Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work
The program emphasizes the following three areas of specialization:
- Addiction and Behavioral Health
- Applied Gerontology
- Family and Child Welfare
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Admission requirements
When and how to apply
Certificates
Eligible students at all levels may pursue the following certificate programs:
Graduate students in social work may pursue the following certificate programs: