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
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 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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UMSSW Program Helps Baltimore Girls ‘Bloom’
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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.
UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE UMSSW
6May
Inside the Session: Holding Space in Psychedelic Therapy (with Virtual Simulation) 9:00 AM | Virtual Inside the Session: Holding Space in Psychedelic Therapy is a two day immersive training equipping practitioners with the ethics and skills to support clients in psychedelic assisted therapy.
7May
Inside the Session: Holding Space in Psychedelic Therapy (with Virtual Simulation) 9:00 AM | Virtual Inside the Session: Holding Space in Psychedelic Therapy is a two day immersive training equipping practitioners with the ethics and skills to support clients in psychedelic assisted therapy.
12May
SHARP Framework Workshop Series 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.
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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View on InstagramCongratulations to Sarah Clem on this well-deserved recognition! 🎉 We’re proud to celebrate your outstanding contributions to the University of Maryland community and the field of social work. Read more about Sarah’s accomplishments here: https://ow.ly/31lr50YP9eP.
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View on InstagramWhat if one shift in the classroom could change a child’s entire future? 🍎✏️ Join this dynamic webinar to learn how to reduce challenging behaviors, strengthen teacher-child relationships, and prevent preschool expulsion—using real, research-backed strategies you can apply right away, https://ow.ly/PING50YJ2lp. Create classrooms where every child feels supported, seen, and ready to thrive.
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View on InstagramOnly 9 seats left 🚨 Check out these FAQ about our program. Registration Ends May 1st 👇 https://ow.ly/OhMK50YP95x
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