Department of Social Work

Welcome to the MSW Program at UMD!

 

Welcome to the University of Minnesota Duluth Department of Social Work. Our MSW program is one of the few advanced generalist programs in the United States. Our curriculum provides students with an integrated professional knowledge base which prepares them to practice in a variety of settings during the course of their social work careers. This includes practice at the direct service, administrative, and community development levels.

The program has a strong commitment to serving under-served and under-represented populations, and is one of the only MSW programs in the nation that includes a special focus on American Indian social services. Our program also offers content on rural practice, child welfare issues, and cultural competency. We provide a wide variety of field placement opportunities. Our relatively small size (30-35 new students a year) allows faculty to be easily accessible and knowledgeable about the students. Regular faculty/student forums allow for frequent interchange. Part-time and full-time plans of study are available with evening and late afternoon classes. Please read on to learn more about our program or view our mission statement, goals and objectives. We hope to hear from you!

Mike Raschick, Department Head