University of Maryland School of Social Work

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Continuing Professional Education

  • MSW Degree

    MSW Degree

    At 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.

    MSW Admissions
  • PhD Degree

    PhD Degree

    The 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.

    PhD Admissions
  • DSW Degree

    DSW Degree

    The 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.

    Explore Social Work: DSW
Practicum Education</h2><br> 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.<br>

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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  • In this month’s episode of The UMB Pulse, Lisa Berlin, Alison Richman Professor of Children and Families and MPower Professor, discusses how early infant–caregiver relationships shape children’s emotional, behavioral, and physical health, and how responsive caregiving supports secure attachment over time.

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UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE UMSSW

24Jul
12:30 PM Invite Only! The Doctor of Social Work (DSW) Program Welcome Reception
17Aug
9:00 AM | 525 W. Redwood St., Baltimore, MD 21201 Final SAMHSA Grant Cohort: "Introduction to the SHARP Framework Workshop Series" exploring Structural Oppression, Historical Context Analysis of Role, Reciprocity, and Power (Shaia, 2019).
19Aug
9:00 AM | 525 W. Redwood St., Baltimore, MD 21201 Final SAMHSA Grant Cohort: "Introduction to the SHARP Framework Workshop Series" exploring Structural Oppression, Historical Context Analysis of Role, Reciprocity, and Power (Shaia, 2019).
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Change Is On The Horizon: New SSW Building Coming Soon</h2> 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.<br>

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.
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Access, Collaboration, Engagement, and Strategy are not just a part of social work; it IS social work!

Access, Collaboration, Engagement, and Strategy are not just a part of social work; it IS social work!

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  • Xizi Yan receiving award.

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    Congratulations to Xizi Yan, #UMSSW PhD student, on completing the Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) Fellowship at Kennedy Krieger Institute and Johns Hopkins University. Through this intensive interdisciplinary training, Xizi deepened their skills in supporting children with neurodevelopmental disabilities and their families, advancing inclusive, family-centered care grounded in social work values. Read more in The Elm https://ow.ly/Kf0Z50ZcRTx.

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    Join us on June 30 for Gun Violence in the Media: A Community Panel featuring #UMB Nadine Finigan-Carr @umbviolencepreventioncenter and Lawrence Grandpre @lbsbaltimore. Engage in a critical conversation on how media narratives shape public perception and impact communities. Learn more and register: https://ow.ly/ZnoY50Z6Nsx.

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  • Chloe Kastner

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    #UMSSW student Chloe Kastner is helping shape LGBTQIA+ policy and advocacy statewide through the #Maryland Commission on LGBTQIA+ Affairs, alongside fellow social work student leaders. Read “Finding Community and Leading Change: Social Work Students Rise to LGBTQIA+ Affairs Commission” to see how student leadership, mentorship, and social work values are shaping systems-level change in Maryland, https://ow.ly/sYEP50ZcNo9.

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