Social Work (M.S.W.)

The Master's in Social Work at UNH offers comprehensive preparation for making meaningful impacts in communities through professional practice. Here you'll be able to develop the expertise needed for diverse careers across healthcare, education, substance abuse treatment, and child welfare services.; With a curriculum that emphasizes both clinical skills and policy advocacy, our program prepares you for licensure as a clinical social worker while building competencies in human services administration. The coursework focuses on creating positive change in individuals' lives while addressing broader social welfare challenges through evidence-based interventions and community engagement.

Transcripts from all previous post-secondary institutions must be submitted and applicants must disclose any previous academic or disciplinary sanctions that resulted in their temporary or permanent separation from a previous post-secondary institution. If it is found that previous academic or disciplinary separations were not disclosed, applicants may face denial and admitted students may face dismissal from their academic program.Letters of recommendation: 3 requiredRecommendation letters submitted by relatives or friends, as well as letters older than one year, will not be accepted.Personal Statement/Essay QuestionsPrepare a brief but careful statement regarding:Reasons you wish to do graduate work in this field, including your immediate and long-range objectives.Your specific research or professional interest and experiences in this field.