The 60-credit hybrid MSW Program offers the flexibility of in-person and online learning experiences at either our Baltimore or the Universities at Shady Grove campuses. This program offers you the option to pace your education and earn your MSW full time or part time within 2 to 4 years.
Applications for the Spring and Fall 2025 semesters are open! Request more information or download our Admissions Information and Guide for a comprehensive review of our programs and admissions process.
Eligibility Requirements:
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university.
- Earned a "C" or above in a minimum of two (2) three-credit courses in the behavioral and/or social sciences. These classes may include psychology, cognitive science, human development, sociology, family studies, anthropology, political science, economics, criminal justice, etc.
- A preferred minimum cumulative 3.0 grade point average (GPA). Those with lower GPAs will be reviewed, but the overall score will be adjusted accordingly.
Application Requirements
- Applicants must complete their undergraduate degree before applying for admission to the MSW program. December graduates are only eligible for admission the following Fall semester.
- Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their completed application in advance of the deadline for best consideration.
- Applicants interested in the Leadership, Policy, and Social Change (macro) concentration must select Baltimore as their campus location. The 60-credit Hybrid MSW Clinical Concentration is available at both the Baltimore and Universities at Shady Grove Campuses.
- 3 Personal statement questions
- 2 Professional references
- Current, updated chronological resume
- Official transcripts and application fee
For more information about applying to the 60-credit MSW program email admissions@ssw.umaryland.edu or call 410-706-6102.