Graduate and Special Programs

Mission

We enhance and broaden the liberal arts curriculum with a commitment to research, scholarship and professional development, while preparing a diverse student body to be innovative and responsible leaders in their fields.

Vision

Our vision is to elevate Smith’s legacy of academic excellence and global leadership through three core commitments:

We connect undergraduate students, graduate students, and faculty in a shared research community that fosters professional and academic growth.

We broaden access to the liberal arts through clear career pathways, rigorous preparation, and intensive mentorship—empowering future leaders to build meaningful, impactful careers.

We prepare innovative practitioners, researchers, and educators across disciplines to advance their fields and address society’s pressing challenges through practices of reflection, experimentation, critical thinking, and collaboration.

Explore Graduate & Special Programs

Master’s Programs

M.S. in Biological Sciences M.F.A. in Dance M.A. in Teaching S.M. in Exercise & Sport Studies M.F.A. in Playwriting

Other Programs

Interdisciplinary Studies Diploma Program Non-Degree Programs Postbaccalaureate Program in Mathematics

Programs in Social Work

The School for Social Work (SSW) was created in 1918 and quickly expanded both in size and scope. SSW is recognized for its concentrated block curriculum and its focus on community-based clinical social work with unparalleled depth and rigor.

Throughout the years, the nature of the coursework shifted alongside changing cultural, political and economic environments, but the School’s commitment to being a leader in clinical social work education has never wavered. Today, the Smith College School for Social Work is the premier clinical social work graduate school.

Please note: The School for Social Work handles its admission process independently from Graduate & Special Programs.

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