MSW Locations

Our Baltimore campus at 525 West Redwood Street is in the heart of downtown where students can walk to shops, restaurants, and stadiums. The 60-credit hybrid MSW degree can be earned in 2 to 4 years. If you earned a bachelor's degree in social work within 5 years of entering our MSW program, you may be eligible to complete our 36-credit hybrid Advanced Standing program in 11 months. Our school prepares graduates to become licensed to practice social work in any state.

Students can concentrate in Leadership, Policy, & Social Change (LPSC) and/or Clinical social work.

Students are required to complete a 2-day-per-week (usually Tuesday/Thursday) practicum placement in the first year and a 3-day-per-week (usually Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday) practicum placement in the advanced year. You are required to dedicate 16 to 24 hours per week to a practicum placement, usually in the daytime between 8 am-6 pm. 

MSW Program Contacts at Baltimore

Danielle White, PhD, MBA, MS Associate Dean, Admissions and Enrollment admissions@ssw.umaryland.edu

 

The Universities at Shady Grove (USG) Campus
Located in Montgomery County, Maryland

Perfect for the Montgomery County, Washington, DC and Northern Virginia student, The Universities at Shady Grove (USG), Maryland’s largest regional center, is an innovative partnership of nine University System of Maryland (USM) universities on one campus in Montgomery County.

Students applying for admission to the 60-credit hybrid MSW program may complete their plan of study at the USG campus only if they select the Clinical concentration. Diverse field placement opportunities are conveniently available in Montgomery, Prince George’s and Frederick Counties, and the District of Columbia.

Students are required to complete a 2-day-per-week (usually Tuesday/Thursday) practicum placement in the first year and a 3-day-per-week (usually Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday) practicum placement in the advanced year. You are required to dedicate 16 to 24 hours per week to a practicum placement, usually in the daytime between 8 am-6 pm. 

The admissions criteria and deadlines are the same for students applying to take classes at The Universities at Shady Grove and Baltimore campuses. Information about application deadlines and program requirements can be accessed on our admissions page.

Students attending the University of Maryland School of Social Work at the USG campus have the opportunity to interact with students in different programs. Small classes, a friendly and collaborative atmosphere, state of the art technology and facilities and a strong record of success are hallmarks of the USG community.

 MSW Program Contacts at USG

Joan Pittman, PhD, MSW, LCSW-C Director, MSW Program at USG jpittman@ssw.umaryland.edu 301-738-6013

Address: 
9630 Gudelsky Drive
Rockville, MD 20850

Our 3-year, clinically-focused 60-credit Online MSW Program has been designed for students who show a commitment to the social work field and have an interest in online learning and virtual engagement.

BSW graduates who earned their undergraduate degree in social work within the past five years are encouraged to apply to our new, clinically focused, 36-credit Online Advanced Standing Program. This 16 month program is designed to build advanced clinical skills for professional practice.

Students are required to complete a 2-day-per-week (usually Monday/Wednesday) practicum placement in the second year and a 3-day-per-week (usually Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday) practicum placement in the third year. You are required to dedicate 16 to 24 hours per week to a practicum placement, usually in the daytime between 8 am-6 pm. 

At this time, we will accept applicants with a Maryland address only. Preference will be given to candidates currently working in the field of social work who want to grow their skill base. 

 

 Online MSW Program Contact

Nakiya Schurman, MSW Director, Online MSW Program nschurman@ssw.umaryland.edu