Academic Program Proposal
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Proposal
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Proposal | Degree
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Decision
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| University of Maryland, Baltimore
Proposal | Doctor of Social Work (DSW) | Social Work | | 12/27/2024 | | |
| Social Work Program Description |
| The University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Social Work proposes a new Doctor of Social Work (DSW) degree for individuals possessing a master&#39;s in social work (MSW) <br>with at least two years of clinical practice experience. The DSW is an advanced practice doctorate that leverages UMB’s nationally recognized strength in interprofessional education (IPE) and promotes skills in clinical treatment methods, supervision of social work practitioners, leadership, and classroom teaching. While UMB offers a top-ranked 25 Ph.D. program, the DSW differs from the Ph.D. in Social Work because it emphasizes the day-to-day practice of clinical social work in the community rather than research and knowledge building (Anastasi, 2012). The two types of programs are fundamentally <br>different, but each is important to UMB implementing its mission and serving the State of Maryland. |
