About The School of Social Work

The Louis & Gabi Weisfeld School of Social Work at Bar Ilan University, founded in 1966, combines universal and eternal Jewish moral values with advanced intervention methods and innovative research. By providing its students with the various professional intervention methods, the School trains them to work with individuals, families, groups, organizations, neighborhoods and communities. Among the School faculty are distinguished researchers and professionals known nationally and internationally for their theoretical, research, and clinical knowledge. Our graduates qualify for recognition as professional social workers, and many serve in senior positions in welfare organizations, government, non-profit organizations and in the academia .

Study tracks at the School:

Bachelor's Degree Program in the following 2 fields:

• Community and Social Management

• Individual & group work

Master's Degree in Social Work for Students with other Degrees in the following 3 tracks:

• Therapeutic

• Therapeutic - rehabilitation and health

• Management and Community

M.A. Degree Program in one of the following three specializations in the following 4 tracks:

• Therapeutic

• Rehabilitation - Therapeutic

• Social Work in Therapeutic Use of Arts

• Management and Community

The Equivalency Track

Ph.D. Degree Program

The Continuing Education Unit 

The unit offers courses in advanced methods of practice and intervention