University of Maryland School of Social Work

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At the University of Maryland School of Social Work, we train our students and equip them with the tools to make an impact on the world.

Changemakers needed.
MSW Applications Now Open!

  • 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

    Our New DSW Program is Coming Soon! The Doctor of Social Work (DSW) will be 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


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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Hear from our Alumni.

The Latest

UMSSW’s Center for Restorative Change Honored at National Council on Social Work Education Conference.

  • Community Partnership Action Award

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  • Congratulations to the University of Maryland School of Social Work’s Center for Restorative Change (CRC) for receiving the Community Partnership Action Award at the 71st Annual Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Conference.

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UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE UMSSW

3Nov
12:00 PM | TBA Join us for an Author Chat luncheon with Dr. Jill Duerr-Berrick, renowned child welfare scholar and author of The Impossible Imperative, at UMB SSW on Monday, November 3, from 12–1:30 p.m.
3Nov
12:00 PM | Zoom The Child Welfare Fellowship (formerly Title IV-E) is a paid internship opportunity for students interested in working with families & children.
3Nov
5:00 PM | Hybrid/SSW 2E29 SGA Student Body Meeting. Open to all SSW students!
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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!

See More About Our Commitment to ACES


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    Don’t miss Khalil Bishop, SSW Event Specialist, in his recent live interview on @wbaltv11 as he spotlights “Surviving Homelessness: Supplies for a Vulnerable Population.”

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    11/14 - Join our workshop led by Jeffrey Anvari-Clark, designed for social workers who want practical skills to recognize, assess, and navigate collective financial networks.

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    Catch the latest episode of ‘Social Work Is Everywhere’! 🎧 Dr. Simona Simona, University of Zambia lecturer and Assistant Dean for Research, joins the conversation on the power of ethical, community-rooted partnerships in research.

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