Program Accreditation

Council on Social Work Education

Accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) since 1928, our Master of Social Work program is a renowned leader in the field. Our program is also very highly ranked nationally by U.S. News & World Report.

To learn more about the skills our graduates leave with, consult CSWE Form AS M5.0.1(d) | Public Reporting of Assessment Outcomes.

ABOUT CSWE

The Council on Social Work Education, founded in 1952, is a nonprofit national association recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation as the sole accrediting agency for social work education in the U.S. CSWE ensures and enhances the quality of social work education by setting and maintaining national accreditation standards. CSWE-accredited programs promote individual, family, and community well-being, and social and economic justice.

Council on Education for Public Health

Accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) since 2012, our Master of Public Health program has become a pioneer in transdisciplinary problem-solving, with an innovative and award-winning curriculum.

This national “seal of approval” publicly recognizes the quality of our public health program, faculty, staff, and students. You can review the criteria for the Brown School’s self-study document and final accreditation report here.

ABOUT CEPH

The Council on Education for Public Health established in 1974 by the American Public Health Association (APHA) and the Association of Schools of Public Health (ASPH), is an independent agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education to accredit schools of public health and public health programs. The Council aims to enhance health in human populations through organized community effort by assuring professional personnel who are able to identify, prevent and solve community health problems.