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Answering the Call to Serve

At the National Catholic School of Social Service, we are educated in the study and science of helping — driven to discover and put into practice the most impactful ways to serve the world’s greatest needs. Rooted in the Church, it is our mission to meet people where they are, as they are, preserving human dignity, serving those in need, and seeking justice for all.
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Empower Change Through Social Work

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Engage with Today's Challenges

We aim to be truly welcoming, respecting and honoring diverse points of view and personal values, while nurturing your growth as social work practitioners and leaders. We take pride in our students, who are energetic and passionate in their commitment to various social issues.

Best Catholic School of Social Work

The Social Work Degree Guide ranks the National Catholic School of Social Service (NCSSS) the best Catholic school of social work in the nation, based on its ranking on five factors: average tuition, return on investment, student-to-faculty ratio, accreditation, and religious coursework.

Join a Network of Over 7,000 Alumni

Our graduates have made their mark in fields such as mental health practice, hospital and medical social work, substance use services, school social work, child and family services, elder care and hospice services, environmental justice, and social policy practice; all in service to the nation and the world.

4+1: Bachelor's plus Master's

Our 4+1 program also allows you to complete your Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and your Master of Social Work (MSW) in 5 years.

Catholic University allows you to leave your impact on the world, while in return having a lasting impression on you. I could not imagine myself at any other school!

Franny Noory, Social Work Student

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University’s Social Work Program Named Among Nation’s Best

The National Catholic School of Social Service’s Master of Social Work (MSW) was named as the 60th best program in the nation in the U.S. News & World Report's 2024 graduate school rankings. The latest ranking is a testament to the proud 100-plus-year tradition of the National Catholic School of Social Service.
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