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.
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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: 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
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.
15May
UMSSW Convocation 2026 11:00 AM | Towson University SECU Arena We are excited to celebrate our graduates!
19May
UMSSW Lunch and Learn: Communications Resources and Upcoming Plans 12:00 PM | Hybrid/2E06 Join the Marketing and Communications Team for an interactive lunch and learn.
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 Instagram🎉 We’re still celebrating an incredible evening honoring Maryland’s Top 100 Women, where the room was filled with inspiring, impactful leaders from every sector. Congratulations to #UMSSW Judy Postmus and Stacey Stephens on this well-deserved recognition from The Daily Record. We’re proud to see their leadership and dedication to advancing social work and strengthening communities recognized alongside other outstanding honorees from #UMB. ✨ Learn more: https://thedailyrecord.com/top-100-women/winners/
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View on InstagramCongratulations to Associate Dean Neijma Celestine Donnor and Professor Nadine Finigan-Carr on receiving a 2026 Curriculum Internationalization Grant for their work to develop a Caribbean diasporic curriculum framework that advances interprofessional global learning at #UMB, https://ow.ly/awFI50YPahr. #UMSSW
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View on InstagramThis training breaks down the journey of cancer from diagnosis to survivorship. Explore the physical, emotional, and psychological impact, and learn how distress can show up in your clients. Key Take Aways: ✅ A basic understanding of cancer and treatment options ✅ Tools to assess and support psychosocial needs ✅ Practical strategies you can use right away Register Here 👇 https://ow.ly/iwO950YUAHV
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