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
At the University of Maryland School of Social Work, we train our students and equip them with the tools to make an impact on the world.
Changemakers needed.
MSW Applications Now Open!
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 Doctor 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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UMB Earns National Carnegie Community Engagement Classification
The National Carnegie Community Engagement Classification
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The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) has earned the Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement, a national designation recognizing colleges and universities for deep, sustained, and reciprocal partnerships with their communities.
UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE UMSSW
6Feb
The Positive Schools Center (PSC) 10th Anniversary Celebration 8:30 AM | SMC Campus Center The Positive Schools Center (PSC) is proud to mark its 10th anniversary of serving Maryland's schools, students, families, and communities.
6Feb
Practicum Office Hours for Shady Grove Students 12:01 PM | Virtual The Office of Practicum Education is offering virtual Office Hours for students who would like to talk to someone about their placement or practicum application.
7Feb
Practicum Office Hours for Shady Grove Students 12:01 PM | Virtual The Office of Practicum Education is offering virtual Office Hours for students who would like to talk to someone about their placement or practicum application.
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 InstagramNominations are now open for the 2026 JEDI Awards at #UMSSW, honoring individuals and groups who center community, challenge systems, and build transformative futures across our campus and partner communities, https://ow.ly/rI9u50Y8UHl. Submit your nomination and register for the JEDI Awards ceremony today. Let’s celebrate the changemakers among us. ✨
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View on InstagramThere’s still time to celebrate! 🎉 #UMSSW’s Center for Restorative Change and @PSC_Maryland are marking 10 years of strengthening Maryland’s school communities. Join us Feb. 6 for “Charting New Territory: Using Transformational Tools as Our Guide.” Register here: https://ow.ly/A15i50Y8Wai
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View on Instagram🎉 We’re kicking off a major milestone at #UMSSW today! Construction on our new School of Social Work building has reached the Topping Off phase, and the final beam is now in the SSW lobby for our community to sign before it’s placed on the building. This is your chance to leave your mark on the structure of our new home and be part of #UMSSW history—faculty, staff, students, and alumni are invited to stop by, sign the beam, and celebrate our progress together. ✍️
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