University of Maryland School of Social Work

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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 Degree

    At 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.

    MSW Admissions
  • PhD Degree

    PhD Degree

    The 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.

    PhD Admissions
  • DSW Degree

    DSW Degree

    Our 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.

    Explore Social Work: DSW

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

UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE UMSSW

6Feb
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
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
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.
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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!

See More About Our Commitment to ACES


Changemakers Here

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    Nominations 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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    There’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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    🎉 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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