Master of Social Work Update
Starting in spring 2023, the UNE Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) program is transitioning all coursework to an asynchronous online format. The shift to online coursework will allow UNE to meet the evolving needs of prospective students while continuing to deliver a high-quality social work education. Current campus-based students will complete their coursework in the current in-person format until the Spring 2024 semester. Prospective M.S.W. students should contact and apply for the Online M.S.W. moving forward.
How Will You Do Good?
UNE’s School of Social Work provides students with the skills to have a positive effect in a rapidly-changing world. We take an experiential, integrated approach to professional social work learning. Our values-based curriculum is grounded in a philosophy of inclusion, and delivered within a close, caring community. Offering undergraduate and graduate-level studies, UNE will support your unique interests, and set you on a path of meaningful employment, social advocacy, and lifelong learning.
Undergraduate Programs
Graduate Programs
Advanced Standing Track
Accelerated Track for Those With a B.S.W.
Already have your B.S.W. degree? Get on a fast track to obtaining your master’s degree in social work and reaching your professional goals. If you have a B.S.W. degree from an outside institution (CSWE Accredited), you may qualify to enroll in our Advanced Standing Track.
ACCREDITATION
UNE’s Master of Social Work programs are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education's (CSWE) Commission on Accreditation. The last re-accreditation was completed in 2020. This information can be found in the CSWE Directory of Accredited Programs. CSWE is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation as the sole accrediting agency for social work education in the United States. With a curriculum aligned to CSWE standards, the UNE M.S.W. prepares students for state licensure eligibility.
Celeste Huffaker, '17
"I was really excited that there was a Trauma-Informed Certificate available. I think that's been one of the biggest things that’s shaped my experience here on campus, with how involved the class has been. It’s also given me an opportunity to connect with the instructor in a way that’s enhancing my knowledge of trauma informed care. Part of the certificate is to create a trauma change project in your field placement and that has been a really great experience for me. I’ve been able to, with the help of a couple of other classmates, create a training for teachers and staff at the middle school I intern at for trauma-informed care and how trauma impacts learning. I've also learned how to interact with students in a way that won’t re-traumatize them. This certificate has given me the opportunity to really dive into being a social worker and use my graduate experience to further my career."
This certificate has given me the opportunity to really dive into being a social worker and use my graduate experience to further my career.
Beautiful location
As a student in our School of Social Work undergraduate program, you study on UNE's scenic Biddeford Campus, where the waters of the Saco River flow into the Atlantic Ocean. Recently named the youngest city in Maine, Biddeford and its twin city, Saco, boast an up-and-coming, hip downtown offering delicious eateries, exciting social and cultural events, and more. With the transformation of the old mills into restaurants, breweries, housing, and retailers, there is something for everyone to explore.