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
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 Building Wins Design Award Before a Single Class Meets There
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The University of Maryland School of Social Work building is still under construction and is scheduled to welcome its first students in fall 2027. Before it opens, the six-story, 127,400-square-foot project has received an Excellence in Design Award from AIA Maryland in the Unbuilt Architecture
UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE UMSSW
9Oct
Doctorate of Social Work (DSW) Info Session 12:30 PM | UMSSW, 525 W. Redwood Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 Join us in person for a DSW information session to learn about the University of Maryland School of Social Work's three-year, cohort-based Doctorate of Social Work
13Oct
MSW Information Session 6:00 PM | Virtual Attend an information session to learn about the University of Maryland School of Social Work MSW program, including hybrid and online pathways offered.
15Oct
LTRS: Sabbatical Returners 12:15 PM | Room 2E02 In this seminar, Drs. Berlin and Cagle will describe their experiences during a sabbatical semester.
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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