Home - Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis Social Work is a Verb Build the skills to take action and shape what comes next. Explore Programs #2 Best School of Social Work 2026 U.S. News & World Report Degree Programs Master of Social Work Work with people and communities on issues like mental health, community development, social justice and child well-being. Master of Social Policy The next generation of global leaders must understand the substance of social issues as well as how to design, manage and evaluate social policy. PhD in Social Work The Brown School’s PhD program trains students to address social work challenges and become agents of change. Translating WashU’s expertise into action Discover the Public Exchange Model Trusted Training for Social Work Professionals Workshops Sharpen your skills with expert-led workshops each week, featuring timely topics and licensure credits, in person or online. Earn CE Credits On-Demand Lectures On-demand videos from Brown School faculty and local professionals let you earn continuing education credits in social work. Learn at Your Pace Intensives Advance your career through immersive Intensives, online or in person, designed to build lasting skills in leadership, evidence-based interventions, data, communication, and policy. Grow Your Expertise Advanced Learning Certificates Earn an Advanced Learning Certificate through a blend of live and self-paced courses in clinical interventions, leadership, and data evaluation that are designed to move your career forward. Advance Your Career Impact in Action Brown School student recognized for harm reduction practicum work April 22, 2026 SOCIAL WORK, STUDENTS As she prepares to graduate soon with a master’s degree in social work from WashU Brown School, Isla Frazier says… Naseh receives William H. Danforth St. Louis Confluence Award April 21, 2026 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, FACULTY, SOCIAL WORK By Diane Toroian Keaggy  April 21, 2026 When newcomers to St. Louis succeed, the entire region succeeds, says Blake Hamilton, president of the… Morrow-Howell authors guide to promote age inclusivity in higher education April 20, 2026 FACULTY Nancy Morrow-Howell, the Betty Bofinger Brown Distinguished Professor of Social Policy at the WashU Brown School, has authored a new… Happenings at the Brown School