Fall 2023 Application Deadline: January 5, 2023
[We require an MSW degree for admission to the social work PhD program]

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Most Requested PhD Applicant Links:

Apply NowOnline ApplicationWelcome from the Director

Please feel free to email us at phd@ssw.umaryland.edu or phone us at 410-706-7960 if you have any questions or would like to discuss the application process.

PhD Program VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE for Prospective Students 

Have you considered getting your PhD in Social Work? The PhD Program is offering 2 virtual open house sessions in October.

During this one hour, online session, you will have an opportunity to hear more about the program, ask about the application process, and meet a few of our amazing students.

Virtual Open House Dates:
Wednesday, November 16, 9:00AMEST
Monday, October 3rd, 2022, 2-3pm EST
Wednesday, October 26th, 2022, 2-3pm EST

To register for either session, please click the associated link below...

When: Nov 16, 2022, 09:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://umaryland.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUoceGpqD0oGtZOnpgodEijuVloxqwastO1 

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
We look forward to having you attend!

PhD Program Information Links: 

• PhD Courses
• PhD Course Descriptions
• Faculty 
• Baltimore Collegetown‌

Other Important PhD Applicant Links:

• Area Highlights
• Campus Housing Information 
• Current Student Profiles
• Facilities and Special Resources
• UMB Graduate School
• UMB Graduate School Catalog