Department of Social Work

Department of Social Work
Master ofSocial Work Program

University of Minnesota Duluth

The mission of the Department of Social Work at the University of Minnesota Duluth is: 1) to promote the well-being of all individuals, families, groups, and communities and 2) to advance social justice through teaching, research, and service. The Department provides student-centered graduate social work education to prepare advanced practitioners for northern Minnesota and beyond. Priorities of the Department include preparing culturally competent advanced generalist social workers, emphasizing services with American Indians and their communities, services to children and families, and social work education for practice in rural settings.

Welcome to the Department of Social Work web site. We hope you will find what you are looking for here. Applications for admission for 2009 Fall Semester are now available on-line. Application deadline is January 16, 2009. If you have questions regarding the MSW program or the application process, contact Rita Ohman at (218) 726-8497.

• Welcome to the MSW Progam by Mike Raschick, Department Head
  
• MSW Open House - November 10th, 4:00-6:00 p.m. BohH 220
  
• MSW Students Participate in Community Projects
  
• Social Work Day at the Capitol 2008
  
  Looking for more information on the key elements to supporting our young Anishinaabeg children? The Center for Regional and Tribal Child Welfare Studies will be posting information about raising healthy Anishinaabeg children soon. Please check back!