Kimberly Street, UMSSW Alumni
"My experience at the School of Social Work was life altering. I found my village of changemakers and was able to soar".
University of Maryland School of Social Work
MSW Degree
MSW AdmissionsAt the University of Maryland School of Social Work, our hybrid MSW programs in Baltimore and Shady Grove, and our new online MSW program, equip students with the tools needed to make an impact on the world.
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PhD Degree
PhD AdmissionsThe School of Social Work’s Doctor of Philosophy program prepares graduates to conduct change making interdisciplinary research and become exemplary social work scholars and educators.
DSW Degree
Explore Social Work: DSWThe Doctor of Social Work (DSW) is a three-year, advanced practice doctorate designed for experienced social workers seeking to deepen their expertise and expand their impact.
Practicum Education
Practicum Education is an essential component of graduate social work education. As part of the curriculum, students are placed at two different field placement sites.
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Continuing Professional Education (CPE)
Continuing Professional EducationThe Office of Continuing Professional Education is authorized by the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners to provide an array of workshops, trainings, and certificate programs to practicing social workers, counselors and psychologists. Learn more about our Continuing Professional Education Offerings.
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Social Work Building Wins Design Award Before a Single Class Meets There
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The University of Maryland School of Social Work building is still under construction and is scheduled to welcome its first students in fall 2027. Before it opens, the six-story, 127,400-square-foot project has received an Excellence in Design Award from AIA Maryland in the Unbuilt Architecture
UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE UMSSW
13Oct
MSW Information Session 6:00 PM | Virtual Attend an information session to learn about the University of Maryland School of Social Work MSW program, including hybrid and online pathways offered.
15Oct
LTRS: Sabbatical Returners 12:15 PM | Room 2E02 In this seminar, Drs. Berlin and Cagle will describe their experiences during a sabbatical semester.
20Oct
Doctorate of Social Work (DSW) Info Session 4:30 PM | Zoom Join us for a DSW information session to learn about the University of Maryland School of Social Work's three-year, cohort-based Doctorate of Social Work
Change Is On The Horizon: New SSW Building Coming Soon
Sign up to receive construction updates. View a live feed from the construction site. Learn more about the benefits of the new building and how you can support.Read More on New SSW Building
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Translating Social Work Research Into Practice
Researchers at SSW combine quantitative and qualitative research methods in partnership with agency partners and community members to shape social work practice and policy.
Learn more about our research initiatives. Are You Ready to be a Changemaker?
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