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Changemakers needed. Explore Social Work Convocation 2024 will be at 1pm on Friday, May 17, 2024, at the Lyric Opera House. More Information My experience at the School of Social Work was life altering. I found my village of changemakers and was able to soar. Kimberly Street , UMSSW Alumna #1 On-campus MSW Program Social Work Degree Center, 2022 - "Degree recipients from the UMSSW get $12,275 above the standard college grad in this field shortly after graduation." Top 10% Ranked #24 of Best Schools for Social Work U.S. News & World Report, 2024 #3 Best Master of Social Work Degrees College Choice, 2022 What can you study and do in social work? The possibilities are endless. Academic Overview Academic Concentration Overview At the University of Maryland School of Social Work, MSW students select the Clinical concentration, the Macro concentration, or a Dual concentration in their advanced year. All courses emphasize social work’s longstanding value of upholding and working toward social justice for all people. Exciting Possibilities 5 Dual Degree Options Global Learning Opportunities Are Back! Hundreds of Scholarships and Fellowships Available Clinical Concentration ABOUT CLINICAL The Clinical concentration prepares students to provide a range of therapeutic services to children, adolescents, adults, older adults, and families across multiple settings using a variety of treatment modalities. GRADUATE CAREER PATHS Clinicians in Numerous Mental Health Fields School Counselors Therapists Macro Concentration ABOUT MACRO The Macro concentration prepares students to engage in community organizing and development, policy analysis and advocacy, and nonprofit leadership and resource development. GRADUATE CAREER PATHS Policy Advocates & Analysts Community Engagement Non-Profit Leadership Building Tomorrow Together: Unveiling the Innovative Plans for the New SSW Building Read More We are strongly committed to Baltimore, to Maryland, and beyond. Helping our communities throughout Maryland Our Center for Restorative Change, Promise Heights, Positive Schools, Family Connections, and the Institute for Innovation and Implementation are all very active in helping with the social work needs in Baltimore and beyond. Our Centers & Institutes Spotlight A School Culture Where Everyone Thrives The School of Social Work’s Positive Schools Center Improving the profession through research. With some of the most active and respected social work scholars in the nation, our findings go right into the classroom so our graduates learn and understand the latest and most impactful social work tools. See More Dr. Jodi Frey interviewed for NBC National News about men’s suicide prevention Discover More "Foster Care’s Missing Policies For Sexual and Reproductive Health" - New Research by Nadine Finigan-Carr Learn More With locations in Baltimore and Montgomery County, MD, and a new online MSW program, we have a place for you here at the School of Social Work. Our main campus is located in the heart of Baltimore. The city has vibrant energy that’s infectious and is great place to study and launch your social work career. In addition, we offer our program in Montgomery County, Maryland, at the Universities at Shady Grove, and we have a new online MSW program, too! See Yourself Here INSIDE LIFE AT THE UMSSW We have a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all we say and do. You can expect a faculty dedicated to your learning and success. The University of Maryland, Baltimore has numerous housing offerings for those interested in living in or near Baltimore. Active student organizations and career development resources stand ready to assist you. The Latest MSW Program Information Sessions Learn more about Join us for a chat to learn more about the UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND MASTERS OF SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM (MSW). Join us for a chat! UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE UMSSW 13 May Child Welfare Fellowship Virtual Office Hours/Info Sessions 12:00 PM | Zoom Our faculty are providing virtual office hours every Monday at noon until the Fellowship positions are filled to offer a space for MSW students to learn more about the program and ask questions 15 May Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee (DEIC) Meeting 12:15 PM | Zoom The DEIC is a convening body comprised of diverse stakeholders from across the School of Social Work, including staff, faculty, students, and administration, as well as alumni and community reps. 15 May UMB Graduation Celebration 4:00 PM | 660 W. Lexington St. Free Food, Games, and Fun! All 2024 UMB graduates are invited and can register up to three guests to come along for the fun, rain or shine! All Events We Strive to be Inclusive Diverse Equitable Anti-Racist and Anti-Oppressive See More About Our Commitment to DEI Are You Ready to be a Changemaker? HAVE QUESTIONS FOR US? Request Information READY TO START YOUR APPLICATION? Apply University of Maryland School of Social Work 525 West Redwood St. Baltimore, MD 21201 Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Youtube Key Contacts 410-706-7790 Careers at UMB Continuing Education Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Faculty & Staff Directory Giving Quick Links Blackboard Electronic Field Notebook HS/HSL Library The Elm SURFS UMB Privacy Policy Web Accessibility ©2023 University of Maryland School of Social...