University of Maryland School of Social Work

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We are excited to celebrate our graduates! Convocation 2026 will be held on Friday, May 15, 2026 at Towson University’s SECU Arena.

Convocation

  • 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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  • This is Bloom: Beautifully Living Out Our Me — an event led by the University of Maryland School of Social Work (UMSSW) Positive Schools Center in its second year designed to give power to themselves. More than 20 schools from Baltimore City Public Schools (BCPS) were represented at the event.

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UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE UMSSW

12May
9:00 AM | SSW Campus This 12-Session training series has been developed to teach human service professionals how to apply the SHARP Framework, an antiracist, anti-oppressive to improve human service delivery.
15May
11:00 AM | Towson University SECU Arena We are excited to celebrate our graduates!
19May
12:00 PM | Hybrid/2E06 Join the Marketing and Communications Team for an interactive lunch and learn.
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Change Is On The Horizon: New SSW Building Coming Soon</h2>
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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!

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

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    UMSSW is celebrating the retirement of Dr. Geoffrey Greif and Michele Beaulieu, honoring their many years of extraordinary service to our students, colleagues, and community, https://ow.ly/1MgP50YVH2a. Their leadership, mentorship, and commitment to social work education have left a lasting impact on generations of social workers and the families and communities they serve. Join us in thanking Dr. Greif and Ms. Beaulieu for their dedication and wishing them all the best in this next chapter 💐.

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    📉 The impact of COVID-19 has intensified the substance use and opioid crisis, causing a rise in overdoses. This webinar explores how trauma-informed care can make a difference. You’ll learn how to: • Apply trauma-informed principles in practice • Strengthen trust and engagement with clients • Improve care and treatment • Support individuals impacted by OUD Register Here 👇 https://ow.ly/kRYh50YUAWF

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    Celebrating #UMSSW’s Alexis Guethler on the publication of two book chapters that advance best practices in adult learning, case-based instruction, and ethical AI in course design, https://ow.ly/1LYC50YSA0Y! 🎉📚 Her work explores empowering adult learners through case-based instruction and using generative AI to make pedagogical intent more transparent — all grounded in social work values, instructional design research, and equity-focused teaching. We’re proud to see Alexis’ scholarship shaping more reflective, accessible, and tech-informed learning experiences across higher education and workforce settings.

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