Program Overview

Introduction to the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences

The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences offers a range of academic programs designed to prepare the next generation of social work leaders.

Academic Programs

The school offers the following academic programs:

• Master of Social Work (MSW)
  • On-Campus Master of Social Work (MSW)
  • Online Master of Social Work (MSW)
  • Weekend Master of Social Work (MSW)
  • Paths of Study:
    • Children, Youth and Families
    • Community Practice for Social Change
    • Mental Health
    • School Social Work
    • Substance Use Disorders and Recovery
    • Individualized Path of Study
• Master of Nonprofit Organizations (MNO)
• PhD in Social Welfare
  • PhD in Social Welfare FAQs
  • Four Competencies
  • Program Participants
  • Doctoral Faculty
• Dual Degrees:
  • Social Work & Bioethics and Medical Humanities
  • Social Work & Law
  • Social Work & Nonprofit Management
  • Social Work & Public Health
• Field Education
• Certificates
• Non-Degree Programs
• Undergraduate Opportunities:
  • Combined Graduate Study (3+2)
  • Social Work Minor
• Interprofessional Education
• Study Abroad:
  • Ecuador
  • Netherlands Mental Health
  • Poland
  • South Africa
  • Previously Offered Study Abroad Courses

MSW Equivalency Certificate

Mandel School alumni have the option to purchase a Master of Social Work (MSW) equivalency certificate. The certificate will state the year in which the alumna/alumnus received the Master of Science in Social Administration (MSSA) degree with a note that it is equivalent to the MSW degree now offered by the Mandel School.

Purchasing the MSW Equivalency Certificate

The price of the equivalency certificate is based on the delivery time and destination:

• USA Delivery:
  • 3 weeks (standard): $50
  • 23 days (expedited): $100
• International Delivery:
  • 3 weeks (standard): $80
  • 35 days (expeded): $130

Research and Training

The school offers various research and training opportunities, including:

• Research and Training Centers
• Harris Library
• Research News
• Peer-Reviewed Publications
• Research Areas and Funding
• Research Opportunities
• Workshops and Presentations

Campus Location and Mailing Address

• Campus Location: 11235 Bellflower Road, Cleveland, OH 44106
• Mailing Address: 10900 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44106