The School of Social Work’s CSWE accredited MSW and BSW educational programs are designed to prepare students for ethical and evidence-informed professional social work practice. The social work profession’s purpose is to promote human and community well-being. The profession is guided by the person-in-environment framework which enables the social work profession to foster a global perspective, respect for human diversity and knowledge based on scientific inquiry.
The NMSU School of Social Work is celebrating 50 years of service and impact! Join us for our anniversary celebration on Friday, November 6th. More info here!
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Nov 6
SSW 50th Anniversary Celebration
Nov 6
Trauma-informed, Healing-Centered Education as Social Transformation
Jan 27
MSW Program Application Priority Deadline
Join us to celebrate the School of Social Work and 50 years of service and impact.
Join this session of the HEST Social Transformation Speaker & Workshop Series featuring SW Professor Stacey Gherardi.
More InfoApply to the NMSU SSW MSW Program by the January 27, 2027 priority deadline.
Celebrating 50 Years of Impact and Service.
Join us on Friday, November 6, 2026 as we celebrate a significant milestone in the history of the NMSU School of Social Work.
School of Social Work News
SSW 50th Anniversary
NMSU School of Social Work celebrates 50 years of impact, service to NM
School of Social Work founding director, Alvin Sallee, reflects on the School's half century milestone.
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