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What is a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree?

Boise State’s online Master of Social Work (MSW) degree is designed for individuals passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. Unlike fields such as medicine or counseling, social work emphasizes a holistic view of individuals within their environments, addressing crucial issues like human rights, social and economic justice, equality and diversity.

What is an MSW degree?

An MSW degree, or Master of Social Work, is an advanced professional degree that equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in social work. This degree focuses on specialized areas such as clinical practice, policy analysis and community organization, preparing you for leadership roles in various social service settings. Unlike a Bachelor of Social Work, which offers a foundational understanding of social work principles, the MSW degree allows for deeper exploration and application of advanced concepts. Additionally, it serves as a stepping stone for those interested in pursuing a Doctorate in Social Work, which focuses on academic research, teaching and high-level administrative roles.

Why pursue an MSW degree?

Pursuing an MSW degree opens the door to a wide range of rewarding career opportunities in social work. With an MSW, professionals can advance into specialized roles such as clinical social workers, mental health counselors, school social workers, or policy analysts. This degree not only broadens your career options but also significantly enhances your professional growth and earning potential. Graduates are often sought after for leadership positions and are eligible for licensure , leading to higher salaries and increased job security. The skills and expertise gained through the program empower you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals, families, and communities, ultimately leading to a more fulfilling career.

Key features of the program include:

Community-Centric Learning : You will learn within your communities, fostering strong connections that enable you to address specific local needs effectively while earning your degree.

Distinguished Accreditation : The Master of Social Work Online program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education’s Board of Accreditation, assuring students of superior quality and resources. This accreditation reflects our commitment to meeting and exceeding educational standards, providing you with a reputable and high-quality learning experience.

Field Coordination : A distinguishing feature of the program is the comprehensive field coordination services . Our faculty and staff guide you to secure a practicum placement, a feature not universally available across programs. This unique support benefits both you and agencies, equipping you to contribute meaningfully to your placements while empowering agencies with prepared and competent professionals.

Supportive Network : We feature a dedicated support network that will help guide you from the moment of interest. Our student success team assists with your applications, course selection, and navigating life’s challenges. Field coordinators secure enriching work experiences, while faculty provide expertise both in and out of the classroom, ensuring a seamless academic journey.

Moving ahead with the Master of Social Work Online

Earning a MSW degree is a significant step toward a rewarding career in social work. Whether you’re passionate about advocacy, helping vulnerable populations, or leading and innovating in the field, this program gives you the advanced education and training to reach your goals. Boise State’s MSW degree not only opens the door to diverse career opportunities but also empowers you to make a real difference in society as a social work professional.

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How to Apply - PhD in Social Work

The application for the Summer 2025 cohort is open.  Click the yellow Apply Now button in the bottom right corner to begin your application. 

To learn more about our program and the application process, please fill out our inquiry form . Baylor University is an NC-SARA approved institution .

Admission to the PhD program is a highly selective process. The admissions committee selects up to seven students every other year that have:

• Clear interest in developing theory, policy, and research skills in a substantive area relevant to the field of social work
• A superior academic record in all previous work
• The maturity, intellectual ability, and readiness for doctoral study

A completed application includes:

1) Garland School of Social Work (GSSW) Required Statistics Exam

• The statistics exam is required in order for an application to be considered complete. The GRE is not required.
• Applicants must complete the exam with an earned grade of B or better .
• Applicants are allowed only two attempts  to earn the required score on the exam.
• There are modules that can be used as a refresher for students prior to taking the exam. The modules and exam are  free  for students. 
• Click  here  to access the review modules and required statistics exam. Note: A passcode for the exam will be provided once you begin an application to the program.

2) Personal statement

A personal statement of 7-10 pages that:

• explains your motivation for and expectations of doctoral education in social work
• includes particular assets that you would bring to the school and to the profession, as well as areas in which you would most like to grow academically and professionally
• specifies your areas of academic and research interest
• briefly describes your understanding of the integration of faith and ethical social work practice, supported by existing literature

3) Sample of Scholarly Writing

A sample (not exceeding 25 pages) of a recent, single or co-authored work of scholarly writing that provides evidence of your capacity to think analytically and critically about a social welfare issue. The following are examples of appropriate submissions:

• published article
• book chapter
• other excerpts
• unpublished research report
• a paper written in a graduate-level course
• grant application

4) Resume or Curriculum Vitae

This should include a list of publications and professional presentations.

5) Three letters of recommendation

At least two recommendations should come from faculty who can attest to the applicant’s superior ability and potential. A third recommendation should come from a supervisor, director or someone that can provide insight into the applicant's ability and achievement in social work.

6) Degree Bearing Transcripts from Previously Attended Universities

A Master of Social Work from a CSWE accredited program is preferred but not required. Applicants without an MSW will be considered if they have exceptionally strong credentials, a master's degree in a related field, and experience working in social service settings. Exceptions may also be made for applicants from countries without university accreditation but with exceptionally strong credentials.

The Graduate School requires applicants to submit transcripts from every institution which has granted a bachelor's degree and higher. Transcripts should indicate the degree granted. If the transcript does not list the degree and date conferred, applicants must also submit a proof of degree (certificate, diploma, etc.).

7) $50 Application Fee

8) foreign national and permanent resident applicants:.

English as a Foreign Language ( TOEFL ) or International English Language Testing System ( IELTS ). Scores are valid for two years from the time the test is taken.

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Social workers are in demand.

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. A master of social work (MSW) degree from UMSSW prepares you for a rewarding career in a variety of fields including:

• Child and Family Services
• Criminal Justice & Corrections
• Mental Health
• Nonprofit Management & Entrepreneurship
• Policy & Planning 

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Which MSW Program is right for you?  

The University of Maryland School of Social Work offers three flexible MSW program formats at three campus locations. Our Hybrid MSW and Advanced Standing MSW Programs combine in-person classes at either the Baltimore or Shady Grove Campus with online classes. Our Online MSW Program allows you to complete your MSW degree within 3 years remotely with an in-person field practicum.  

Please leave us your name and email address and we will follow up with you concerning the MSW Program at the University of Maryland School of Social Work. We will also keep you informed of upcoming online open house events, information sessions, and graduate fairs we plan to attend.

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Clinical Social Work

Our clinical social graduates provide a wide range of therapeutic services to children, adolescents, adults, older adults, and their families.

Macro Social Work

Leadership, policy, social change . Dynamic leadership, stakeholder engagement, resource development, program management, and policy analysis enable our graduates to solve today’s biggest problems.

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Get comprehensive and intensive “hands-on” learning experiences in social work agencies.

Our Social Workers Are Here For All of It.

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Social Work Degree Center, 2022 - "Degree recipients from the UMSSW get $12,275 above the standard college grad in this field shortly after graduation."

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As an anchor institution serving Baltimore and surrounding areas, our research centers and programs partner with state and local agencies to develop policies, frameworks and practices rooted in justice, equity and inclusion that address systemic challenges and disparities. Learn More

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Students have access to a faculty of leading experts and researchers studying a diverse range of society’s most pressing problems – translating research outcomes and solutions to the field. Meet Our Faculty .

Educating the Future

As a leader in social work education, we educate the majority of social workers in Maryland. The School of Social Work provides 500,000 hours of social work services a year within the state and surrounding communities. Hear from our alumni .

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The School of Social Work’s Doctor of Philosophy program is designed to prepare graduates to conduct interdisciplinary research and become exemplary social work scholars and educators.

Program Features

• Highly competitive, nationally renowned program
• Small class sizes
• Individualized, one-on-one advising from dissertation chairs
• Rigorous curriculum
• Educational environment conducive to academic success
• Integrative approach to research applications
• All full-time students are supported with graduate research assistantships that provide a stipend, tuition remission, and health insurance
• Numerous campus resources and amenities

Program Admission

General application requirements for admission are outlined in the Admissions section of this catalog. To be considered for admission to the PhD Program in Social Work, applicants must have or be in the process of completing an MSW or equivalent degree.

The PhD Program in Social Work maintains a strict language requirement for non-native speakers of English. All applicants to the PhD program whose native language and/or language of the home is not English are required to submit results from the Test of English as a Foreign Language or the International English Language Testing System exam. This guideline includes international students/non-native speakers of English who have completed a Master of Social Work or similar degree from a U.S. college or university.

Degree Requirements

The 53-credit curriculum begins with 23 credits of core courses: research seminar (2 credits); quantitative and qualitative research design and methods (9 credits); data analysis and statistics (6 credits); and research practicum (6 credits). Additional required courses include intervention research (3 credits), theory and philosophy of teaching (3 credits), an integrative seminar (3 credits), an advanced research or data analysis course in the student's area of interest (3 credits), and a theory course in the student's area of interest (3 credits). Students also take an elective (3 credits) and complete at least 12 credits of dissertation research.

After completing the required courses, students complete a comprehensive examination and defend a dissertation proposal. The final phase of the program is completion of the doctoral dissertation.

Learning Outcomes

• Develop the skills and experience required to conduct high-quality research, individually and as part of a research team.
• Gain a thorough understanding of research design, data collection strategies, and analysis methods appropriate to multiple types of research questions, social problems, and populations of interest.
• Apply theoretical models to research studies and critique existing theory in a particular content area.
• Critically evaluate the state of the knowledge base in a content area of the student’s choice.
• Develop a research agenda in a content area of the student’s choice.
• Gain knowledge and experience in teaching and apply the best available evidence regarding adult learning to the classroom.
• Disseminate findings through peer-reviewed publications and/or presentations.

Required Courses

See complete Social Work (SOWK) offerings in the Course Descriptions part of this catalog.

Public Policy and Social Work (BSWP)

Graduate Degree Program College: Public Policy

The School of Public Policy is one of the nation’s leading graduate programs devoted to the study of public policy, management and international affairs, with particular expertise in the fields of environmental policy, energy policy, international development, international security and economic policy, health policy, education policy, social policy, non-profit management, public management and leadership, acquisitions, and public finance. The School offers a wide variety of master’s programs, joint degree programs, graduate certificate programs, and one of the nation’s premier doctorate programs. The School’s location just outside of Washington, D.C. attracts a stellar faculty of scholar-practitioners who are experts in the theory and practice of public policy and management and influential participants in the nation’s policy-making process. The location and faculty in turn attract outstanding students by providing them, not only an in-depth, rich curriculum, but extensive exposure to and interaction with the real-life world of policy-making, the federal government, the international diplomatic community, state and local governments, and a host of non-governmental and multinational organizations. It is one of the few policy schools to combine state, national and international policy study under one roof, and to take into account policy interests in all sectors of the economy, thus allowing both faculty and students to study the full range of issues in all courses and in all research.

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PROGRAM-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

• Letters of Recommendation (2)
• Optional: Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT)
• Supplementary Application
• M.S.W. Application: Applicants must apply to the M.P.P. and M.S.W. programs separately and be accepted by both programs.
• Social Work (MSW) Admissions Requirements: applicants should check with the University of Maryland School of Social Work

For more admissions information or to apply to the program, please visit our  Graduate School website .

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School of social work launching dsw program.

The University of Maryland School of Social Work is developing a new Doctorate of Social Work (DSW) program launching in fall 2024. Different than the PhD in Social Work, which focuses on research, the DSW is an advanced practice doctorate designed to prepare licensed Master of Social Work graduates for leadership roles in academic, agency, and private practice settings.

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Social work is a profession devoted to helping people function the best they can in their environment. Social workers are people who care about people who want to make a difference.

The Vision of the School of Social Work

The School of Social Work's Vision is to disrupt global systems of oppression and advance human well-being through effective, efficient, and empowering social work grounded in ethical and social justice frameworks.

SU’s social work program began in 1974 to serve the needs of Maryland and the neighboring states, and since then it has grown to include the dual-degree program with the University of Maryland Eastern Shore in 1990 and a new Master of Social Work Program launched in 2001. In 2006, we expanded to include regional programs at Cecil College Northeast campus, the Eastern Shore Higher Education Center at Chesapeake College and the University System of Maryland at Hagerstown campus and in 2013 to the University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland in California, Maryland. All of SU's undergraduate and graduate social work programs are fully accredited by the Council of Social Work Education, a must for earning licensure.

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Our Academic Programs

The School of Social Work’s Mission is to be student-centered and dedicated to excellence in the education of professional social workers at the baccalaureate and master’s level. The school is committed to the pursuit of social and economic justice and will provide leadership through professional development, service, consultation, and research to strengthen society while contributing to the expansion of social work knowledge.

Learn more about the programs offered by our department:

• Social Work major
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If You Can Dream It, You Can Do It at SU

When Tylethia’s son battled addiction following a military-related injury, she decided to pursue a degree in social work at SU to make sure other veterans receive the continuity of care they so desperately need.

The Dynamic Profession of Social Work

Social work is a profession with many different opportunities and areas, all with the common goal of helping individuals. According to the National Association of Social Workers : “Social workers are skilled professionals who work to empower individuals, relieve suffering and affect social change. They are generalists and specialists who work in a wide variety of settings but apply common core values, principles and techniques.” Our programs are all accredited by the Council on Social Work Education , which is essential for licensure after graduation. For more information about social work, check out Social Work Helps.

Social workers provide a wide range of services to individuals, families, small groups, communities, and organizations. Working from a strengths perspective, social workers are guided by the values of social justice and human rights. Social workers often reach out to people who may be described as oppressed and underserved.

What exactly does a social worker do? Social workers most commonly work in non-profit agencies and or government agencies.  Fields of social work practice include, but are not limited to, mental health, child welfare, family work, substance abuse, adult and juvenile justice, school or medical social work, geriatric social work, homelessness and housing, domestic violence, and community organizing/development. Social work jobs can be found in various environments like schools, hospitals, communities, and other voluntary organizations. Learn more about Social Work Opportunities.

Wondering if an M.S.W. is for you? Take some non-degree seeking classes to see. Students who wish to enroll as non-degree seeking (not formally admitted to a graduate degree program) are not required to complete a formal application for admission to the department, but must complete application to the university. Non-degree seeking students may complete only the following courses: SOWK 607, SOWK 610, and SOWK 620. Students interested in the Advanced Standing Program must be admitted to the program before taking M.S.W. courses.

Is a social work degree useful? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the need for social workers is expected to grow much faster than average in the next decade. In addition, there are increased opportunities for social workers who are bilingual and for social workers who want to work in rural, underserved areas.

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The Behavioral and Community Health Doctoral (PhD) degree program trains health professionals to effectively navigate the intersections of research, practice, planning, administration and policy development in a society and world that is presented with enormous health challenges, from the obesity epidemic to mental health disorders to substance abuse. Graduates are highly competitive in the fast-growing marketplace of behavioral and community health.

PhD, Environmental Health Sciences

The Department of Global, Environmental, and Occupational Health (formerly the Maryland Institute for Applied Environmental Health) strives to advance knowledge about the effects of environmental factors on human health through innovative, multi-disciplinary research. Programs explore a broad range of environmental health problems and aim to discover solutions that will effectively improve public health outcomes for the citizens of our state, the nation, and the world. Students master an essential core of knowledge in environmental and/or occupational health, epidemiology and biostatistics. Through courses, field studies and laboratory rotations, students gain experience and tools needed to specialize in a key area of environmental health. All students are mentored closely by our faculty members and gain practical experience through research activities. 

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The Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics provides rigorous training in the fundamental sciences underlying public health practice. It offers a flexible and individualized learning environment to study the distribution and determinants of various diseases, injuries, and other health states in human populations, and the theory and biostatistical techniques for describing, analyzing, and interpreting health data. Our PhD program prepares students for a career in epidemiologic research in an academic, government, or private sector setting. Students will master essential core knowledge in the principles and methodology of epidemiological research and practice. Our program offers three areas of specialization: 1) Epidemiologic Methods, 2) Social Epidemiology, and 3) Environmental Epidemiology.

PhD, Family Science

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in Family Science provides an interdisciplinary, research-oriented approach to the discovery and application of knowledge about families. This exciting program examines both internal family processes and the dynamic interaction of families with the biological, psychological, social, political, and economic aspects of their environment. Graduates are prepared for a number of careers in the public, non-profit, and private sectors, including university teaching, research, family policy analysis, and administrative positions in human service programs. 

PhD, Health Services Research

The Department of Health Policy and Management provides rigorous training in health services research and prepares students for public and private sector careers in research, program implementation, and organizational leadership. Students pursue interests in health care access, health care quality, and health care costs, health equity, and public policy. Training in theory and methods occurs through coursework and applied research conducted independently and in collaboration with faculty mentors.

PhD, Kinesiology

The Doctoral (PhD) degree program in Kinesiology prepares the next generation of researchers, scholars, teachers, and professional leaders in the interdisciplinary field of Kinesiology. Kinesiologists focus on health and wellness with movement at the core, so their skills are in demand. Students can focus their course of study in one of several areas, including cognitive-motor neuroscience, exercise physiology, physical cultural studies and the K-12 physical education master's certificate (MCERT).

PhD, Mathematical Statistics with a Concentration in Biostatistics and Bioinformatics

Biostatistics and bioinformatics are important research fields in statistics with immensely broad applications in public health, medical and biological research. Bioinformatics is the science of developing and employing computational tools and techniques to analyze complex biological data, such as genome sequences, and has significant overlap with biostatistics. Students in our PhD program will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to take advantage of the increasing research opportunities in this rapidly developing field.

PhD, Maternal and Child Health

The Maternal and Child Health (MCH) PhD program provides training relevant to health problems and services for women, infants, children, and adolescents. Students are trained in research, policy, and practice to improve the health, safety, and well-being of these groups, with a particular emphasis on low income and ethnic minority populations. The program is unique in its focus on the whole family system and family health policy.

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The University of Maryland- Baltimore School of Social Work is a master’s program located in downtown Baltimore.  Please explore the links below for more information on continuing your social work education.

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