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".
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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: DSWOur New DSW Program is Coming Soon! The Doctorate 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.
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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The Erin Levitas Initiative PhotoVoice Research Study
Maryland Youth Use Photography to Advance Sexual Violence Prevention Initiatives
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The exhibition was the culmination of a community-engaged research study conducted by the University of Maryland School of Social Work and the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law's Erin Levitas Initiative for Sexual Violence Prevention, in partnership with the Erin Levitas Foundation and HeartSmiles, a Baltimore youth leadership organization.
UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE UMSSW
28Aug
External Affairs and Communications Lunch and Learn 1:00 PM | Hybrid Lunch and Learn to inform SSW Faculty and Staff of Communications resources and services available and the FY26 marketing plan.
4Sep
MSW Information Session 5:30 PM | Virtual The goal of this information session is to provide potential MSW candidates with a overview of the School of Social Work MSW program.
Access, Collaboration, Engagement, and Strategy are not just a part of social work; it IS social work!
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