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Program Overview
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The University of Maryland School of Social Work (UMSSW), one of the nation’s largest and most respected schools of social work, offers a 60-credit Master of Social Work degree that can be earned in two, three, or four years. The MSW program prepares students to become licensed in any state to practice social work.
UMSSW’s MSW program offers two concentrations: Clinical and Leadership, Policy and Social Change (formerly referred to as Macro). UMSSW offers three ways to pursue the MSW program: on UMB’s main campus, online and at The Universities at Shady Grove (USG); however, only the Clinical concentration is offered at USG.
One of the distinctive components of the MSW program is the practicum placement experience, where students practice and refine skills learned in class. For MSW students at USG, diverse practicum placement opportunities are available in Montgomery, Prince George’s and Frederick counties and the District of Columbia.
Applicants with a BSW degree can also apply for the Advanced Standing program at USG.
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- Preferred minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
- Grade of C or better in at least two three-credit behavioral and/or social science courses
- Personal statement
- Two professional references
- Review additional MSW admission requirements and application materials
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I truly appreciate the combination of our academic courses and field work. It is a unique experience to be able to learn about a theory or a skill and then practice it out in the real world setting. This type of learning experience makes me feel prepared and excited to start my career as a clinical social worker.
Josline Ali-Napo