Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) Program

Scholarship/Assistantship Deadline: February 15th

Regular Admission Deadline Extended:

April 15th for Full Time Students

June 1st for Extended Study Students

The MSW Program accepts new students for Fall Semester only.

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 The Department of Social Work offers a program of study leading to the Master of Social Work (MSW) degree. The purpose of the program is to educate students for careers as professional social workers by combining quality evidence-based academic preparation with field practice experience. The mission of the MSW program is to educate advanced professional social workers for practice with at-risk populations, particularly children and families. Housed within the School of Urban Affairs and Public Policy, the Department of Social Work is dedicated to (a) educating social workers with knowledge, values, and skills for evidence-based practice with children and families, (b) advancing the knowledge base of the social work profession and (c) providing regional leadership in the development and implementation of policies, programs and services for at-risk populations, particularly children and families.

Students must comply with the general requirements of the Graduate School (see Admissions Regulations, Academic Regulations, and Minimum Degree Requirements), the requirements of the MSW program and must exhibit high integrity and moral character consistent with the standards of ethical practice set forth by the National Association of Social Workers.

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Announcements

We are happy to announce that that the MSW program is now in candidacy for accreditation with the Council on Social Work Education.

Click here to find our program on the CSWE website.

The School of Urban Affairs & Public Policy is offering a Housing and Community Development Fellowship that is open to graduate students in the following areas of study:  Anthropology, City Planning, Public Administration and Social Work. The deadline for the 2012-13 academic year is May 15, 2012.

The fellows will receive a tuition and fee waiver from the UofM Graduate School, academic credit for a seminar course, and a stipend for 20 hours of work each week. 

Click here for more information about the fellowship program.