Columbia University School of Social Work

Columbia University School of Social Work

Former names	Summer School of Philanthropic Work; New York School of Philanthropy
Type	Private
Established	1898; 126 years ago (1898)
Dean	Melissa D. Begg
Postgraduates	1,093
Location	New York City , New York , United States 40°48′36.91″N 73°57′30.07″W / 40.8102528°N 73.9583528°W / 40.8102528; -73.9583528
Website	socialwork.columbia.edu

The Columbia University School of Social Work is the graduate school of social work of Columbia University in New York City. It is one of the oldest social work programs in the US, with roots extending back to 1898. It began awarding a Master of Science degree in 1940. As of 2018, it was one of the largest social work schools in the United States, with an enrollment of over 1,000 students.^[1]