MC Advising Updates : social work

Monday, April 28, 2025

The Social Work in Action (SWIA) program at UMBC-Shady Grove

I wanted to pass along an opportunity that may be of interest to your students. The Social Work in Action (SWIA) program at UMBC-Shady Grove is hosting two upcoming virtual information sessions in early May for students interested in social work and related fields like psychology, criminal justice, and sociology.

Below is a message from the SWIA team, along with a flyer that can be forwarded directly to your colleagues and students. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions to Ashley Davis.

"Ashley Davis" <adavis27@umbc.edu>

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What is social work? What do social workers do? Through Social Work in Action, you can explore what it means to be a social worker, learn from social work professionals, and explore what you can do with a social work degree.

The program offers peer-to-peer mentoring from students like you who are pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in social work. You’ll also work with faculty and staff who will help you navigate academic pathways and social work licensure. Social Work in Action will empower you to develop personally and professionally as you engage with local social work agencies and meet social workers in our community.