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
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Introduction to the SHARP Framework Workshop Series 9:00 AM | 525 W. Redwood St., Baltimore, MD This 12-session training series has been developed to support child and family systems with adopting anti-racist and anti-oppressive practices to prevent trauma exposure and repair the trauma effects
2Jun
Introduction to the SHARP Framework Workshop Series 9:00 AM | 525 W. Redwood St., Baltimore, MD This 12-session training series has been developed to support child and family systems with adopting anti-racist and anti-oppressive practices to prevent trauma exposure and repair the trauma effects
8Jun
Introduction to the SHARP Framework Workshop Series 9:00 AM | 525 W. Redwood St., Baltimore, MD This 12-session training series has been developed to support child and family systems with adopting anti-racist and anti-oppressive practices to prevent trauma exposure and repair the trauma effects
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 the Class of 2026! 🎓💙 Your hard work, resilience, and commitment to justice, healing, and community have brought you to this moment, and the world needs the compassion and courage you’re ready to bring to the field.
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View on InstagramOur newest social work graduates are ready to show up when their communities call. 💙 From career changers to first-generation college students, the University of Maryland School of Social Work Class of 2026 brings courage, compassion, and a commitment to justice into the field. They crossed the SECU Arena stage with more than 300 MSW and PhD degrees earned — including the first graduates of our fully online MSW program. Read how they’re turning lived experience into impact: Social Work Grads Ready to “Show Up” When Called, https://ow.ly/ZOln50Z2iTE.
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View on InstagramDoctoral students from the #UMSSW and #UMSON came together for a spring “Advanced Qualitative Methods Café,” turning a poster-style session into a buzzing space for cross-school collaboration, deep methodological dialogue, and interprofessional learning. Explore more events like this on the UMB Event and Training Announcements (ETA) page and read the full story: https://ow.ly/3KFH50YZCT7.
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