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Defining Problems. Shaping Solutions.

The SSA Difference

We challenge our students to dig deeper to understand the root causes and human costs of social problems.

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Defining Problems. Shaping Solutions.

Founded in Chicago. Changing the World.

SSA has defined how the world understands the field of social work and the problems it addresses.

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Defining Problems. Shaping Solutions.

An Unsurpassed Interdisciplinary Focus

SSA's approach is interdisciplinary, and intellectually pluralistic.

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Defining Problems. Shaping Solutions.

A Thorough Grounding in Practice and Policy

At SSA, practice and policy are complementary.

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Defining Problems. Shaping Solutions.

Chronic and Complicated

Expanded coverage and new programs will make the Affordable Care Act a potent weapon against diabetes in poor neighborhoods

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Defining Problems. Shaping Solutions.

Learning a New Way

The Network for College Success harnesses data, trust, and leadership to improve Chicago high schools

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Defining Problems. Shaping Solutions.

Many Disciplines, One Goal

In SSA’s new Interdisciplinary Scholar Networks, researchers from disparate fields work together to build a stronger whole

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Admissions

15-month Accelerated Program Application Opens June 1

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Research

Charles Payne: Reforming Urban Schools at Scale

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A Voice from the Field

Smarter Social Policy

SSA alum Frank Farrow has spent his career making big plans work at the community level

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Monday
05/14
3:00pm

Helping Foster Kids Transition to Adulthood

Friday
05/11
12:00am

Undocumented, young immigrants face obstacles, uncertain futures

Monday
05/07
12:00am

CHA considers new math for mixed-income equation

Monday
05/07
12:00am

Susan Lambert Has Her Say on Workforce Scheduling

Tuesday
05/01
12:00am

When health care is personal ... and political

Wednesday
04/25
12:00am

Chicago's middle class not interested in 'hidden gem' high schools

Thursday
04/12
12:00am

Chicago Homicides up 60 Percent in 3 Months

Wednesday
04/11
12:00am

AIDS Black caucus hosts conversations on HIV

Monday
04/02
12:00am

Chicago Infrastructure Trust

Saturday
03/31
12:00am

McCarthy, Brizard participate in community summit

Tuesday
03/27
3:56pm

IB Students in Chicago's Neighborhood High Schools More Likely to Go to College, Persist

Thursday
03/15
1:46pm

The anti-politics alderman

Thursday
03/15
12:15pm

Top Ten Chicago Lesbians to Look Out for in 2012

Tuesday
03/13
3:15pm

Grief and Bereavement

Tuesday
03/13
3:06pm

SSA Ranked #3

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Friday
05/18
12:00am

May 18: Final Field Work Evaluations Due to Field Consultant (Full-Time 2nd Year Students)

Tuesday
05/22
9:00am

May 22, 9:00 AM: Clinical Field Consultant Meeting

Tuesday
05/22
4:30pm

May 22, 4:30 PM: Student Alliance for Mental Health and Well-Being

Tuesday
05/22
5:30pm

May 22, 5:30 PM: Chicago Careers In Public and Social Service

Wednesday
05/23
12:00pm

May 23, 12:00 PM: Information Session for School-based Students

Thursday
05/24
4:30pm

May 24, 4:30 PM: Student Recognition Ceremony & Reception

Friday
05/25
12:00am

May 25: Field Evaluations Due to Field Consultant (1st Year EEP Students)

Friday
05/25
5:00pm

May 25, 5:00 PM: African Liberation Day 2012: African Youth Get Up!

Monday
05/28
12:00am

May 28, 12:00 AM: Memorial Day Holiday

Wednesday
05/30
11:30am

May 30, 11:30 AM: TB Test Administration

Friday
06/01
9:00am

Jun 1, 9:00 AM: Field Work Ends (2nd Year Full-Time & Graduating EEP Students)

Friday
06/01
11:30am

Jun 1, 11:30 AM: TB Test Reading

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The University of Chicago - School of Social Service Administration

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969 E. 60th Street | Chicago, IL 60637

(773) 702-1250

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