Academic Program Proposal

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University of Maryland, Baltimore
Proposal
Master of Social Work (M.S.W.)Leaadership, Policy, and Social Change Area of Concentration (AoC)3/5/2026
Leaadership, Policy, and Social Change Area of Concentration (AoC) Program Description
The MSW degree is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education <br>(CSWE), which <br>requires MSW programs to prepare students in 9 competencies, regardless of <br>concentration: <br>1–Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior <br>2 –Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental <br>Justice <br>3 –Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI) in Practice <br>4 - Engage in Practice-Informed Research and Research- Informed Practice <br>5 –Engage in Policy Practice <br>6 –Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities <br>7 –Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities <br>8 –Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities <br>9 –Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and <br>Communities