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About

The University of Maryland School of Social Work (UMSSW) is one of seven University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) professional schools dedicated to improving the human condition and serving the public good of Maryland and beyond.

Mission

Our mission at the University of Maryland School of Social Work is to develop practitioners, leaders and scholars to advance the well-being of populations and communities and to promote social justice. As national leaders, we create and use knowledge for education, service innovation, and policy development.

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Vision

Our mission at the University of Maryland School of Social Work is to develop practitioners, leaders and scholars to advance the well-being of populations and communities and to promote social justice. As national leaders, we create and use knowledge for education, service innovation, and policy development.

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Nationally recognized by U.S. News and World Report, UMSSW is one of the largest and most respected schools of social work in the country. We offer enriching academic experiences through 3 graduate degree programs, certificate programs, and over 200 continuing professional education workshops. UMSSW excels in translating research to practice through partnerships with agencies and community organizations.

 

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Quick Facts

  • The University of Maryland School of Social Work was created in 1961 and has grown to become one of the largest and most respected schools of social work in America.
  • Students come to the School of Social Work from over 20 states, the District of Columbia, and several foreign countries. 
  • The SSW is ranked in the top 25 schools of social work in the country; there is no younger school ranked higher than us.
  • The SSW has become the leader in social work education in the state.
  • In addition to the School's academic side, there is a community service side. Our Center for Restorative Change, Promise Heights, Family Connections, and the Institute for Innovation and Implementation are all very active in helping with the social work needs in Baltimore and beyond.
  • The SSW has over 80 full-time faculty members. With the quantity, we also have quality. The publication records of our faculty indicate the high caliber and productiveness of these scholars.
  • The SSW has one of the largest and strongest Macro-level programs of study in the country.
  • A strong community focus on education, research, and service helps prepare our students to work and succeed in all types of social work environments, including urban, suburban, rural, and international.
  • The SSW provides 500,000 hours of social work services a year within the state of Maryland and surrounding communities. The UMB campus, as a whole, provides 2 million hours of service to the community.
  • The SSW is educating the vast majority of social workers throughout Maryland.

UMB Experts Guide

The School of Social Work was founded in 1961 and has grown to become one of the largest and most respected schools of social work in the United States. In a short period of time, the school has emerged as the leader in social work education in Maryland and become known to national and international audiences.

 

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