Aims

The aim of this department is the generation and development of social welfare knowledge regarding the present and future needs of our society through preparing qualified and effective human resources for management, policy making, and planning in health and social services sectors.

Our vision is to produce the highest quality social welfare students in the world. Our mission is to equip our students with the latest world knowledge and to perform innovative research. Toward achieving the aforementioned vision and mission, our academic staff works incredibly hard to provide excellent research and dynamic education. With this aim in mind, we work in collaboration with other universities at national and international levels.

Teaching

We instruct our postgraduate and PhD students on a fully integrated curriculum that combines self-directed learning opportunities with high-quality lectures and tutorials.

Research

Research is the foundation for teaching and applied practice in the social welfare department. Our department has an internationally recognized research program in different areas such as social policy, social health, social problems, social determinants of health, and social services. We offer a Ph.D. by research (Social Determinants of Health Research Center) in Social Welfare.

What We Offer

Our department offers postgraduate studies including M.Sc. in Social Welfare and Ph.D. in Health and Social Welfare. As a social welfare management student, you will develop skills in learning, research, and decision making which are essential for work in this field. 

Our faculty and administrative staff are the cornerstone of our departmental operations. They provide support for students and the program.

Contact

socialwelfare@uswr.ac.ir