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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Connect with usImportant Dates
Aug 17
SSW Academic Year Kick-Off
Aug 19
First Day of Classes
Sept 10
The Ethics of Advocacy in Immigration
Attend the SSW Academic Year Kick-Off event for an overview of the School of Social Work and important program-specific information.
Get ready for the first day of the Fall 2026 semester!
Join this session of the HEST Social Transformation Speaker & Workshop Series featuring SW Professor Nikki Pauls DeSimone.
School of Social Work News
Faculty Spotlight
NMSU hands out honors for research, creative scholarly activity at spring convocation
Dr. Megan Finno-Velasquez, Associate Professor in the School of Social Work, received the Mid-Career Award for social sciences, humanities and the arts at the Spring 2026 Convocation Ceremony.
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