Academics
One of the first schools in the nation to combine social work and criminal justice, the Helen Bader School of Social Welfare supports a variety of undergraduate, graduate and certificate program options.
As a student, you will be in an ideal place to learn and grow. Coursework is geared toward real-life, practical applications and students are encouraged to take advantage of internship opportunities where they can make professional connections outside the classroom.
Academic Resources
- Academic Programs
- Academic Catalog
- Advising – Undergraduate
- Advising – Graduate
- Mentoring Program for Students
Field Programs
![A group of older adults (one black man, one black woman, one white woman, and one Latina) sitting on a couch socializing together with a sunny window in the background.](https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/wp-content/uploads/sites/608/2022/07/AdobeStock_459704985-800x400.jpg)
![A young woman (white) analyzing data on her computer screen.](https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/wp-content/uploads/sites/608/2022/07/hbs-mscj-card-image-20220826_TCF_HBSSW_2063.jpg)
![A flower growing through a crack in the pavement symbolizing trauma-informed care and resilience.](https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/wp-content/uploads/sites/608/2022/07/ThinkstockPhotos-521033980-800x400.jpg)