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
Congratulations to our graduates! Convocation 2026 was held on Friday, May 15, 2026 at Towson University’s SECU Arena.
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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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Social Work Research: The Support Gap for Young Cancer Patients
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“Some people, cancer is like a project for a few months that they have, right? Depending on the severity of their disease. Other people, it completely ruins their lives,” said Christabel K. Cheung, PhD, MSW, an associate professor at the University of Maryland School of Social Work. “They get divorced. They lose their job. They go into financial debt.”
UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE UMSSW
30Jun
Gun Violence in the Media: A Community Panel 4:00 PM | Gladhill Boardroom at the HSHSL Library Join us for a real talk on how gun violence is shown in the media and what we can do about it together.
8Aug
5th Annual Bethel AME & CRC Back to School Block Party 12:00 PM | Bethel AME’s, 1300 Druid Hill Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21217 The Center for Restorative Change (CRC) and Bethel AME Church will host the 5th Annual Back to School Block Party.
1Sep
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.
Change Is On The Horizon: New SSW Building Coming Soon
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Access, Collaboration, Engagement, and Strategy are not just a part of social work; it IS social work!
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View on InstagramCongratulations to Alexandra Kearson, who has been accepted into the Robinhood PeopleX Summer Internship, where she’ll deepen her skills in human resources and people operations to better serve our #UMSSW community. We are proud to see her leadership recognized and supported through this prestigious opportunity, https://ow.ly/715J50Z7Ykr.
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View on Instagram#UMSSW researchers Angela Henneberger and Bess Rose are putting data to work for students. Their new manuscript on dynamic school contexts, using MLDS data, sheds light on how schools can better support youth over time, https://ow.ly/vwYC50Z7Y8w.
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View on InstagramJoin #UMSSW's Geoffrey Greif and co-author Victoria Stubbs to discuss interracial marriage at two June book talks. 📍 Philadelphia Free Library—June 1 📷 The Ivy Bookshop (Baltimore)—June 11. Learn more about the events and the book at https://ow.ly/6H3T50Z2jhx
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