Social Work (MSW) Program Contact Information and Application Instructions
Program Leadership | ||||
| Department: | Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, School of Medicine | 2400 Tucker NE, 4th floor | 505-272-2360 | |
| Chair(s): | Dr. Mauricio Tohen, Department Chair | mtohen@salud.unm.edu | 505-272-2223 | |
| Dr. Jorge Varela, Department Vice-Chair of Education | jvarela@salud.unm.edu | 505-272-2223 | ||
| Graduate Faculty Contacts: | Jen Panhorst, Program Director | jpanhorst@salud.unm.edu | 505-272-2360 | |
| Janelle Groover, Field Director | JTorresGroover@salud.unm.edu | 505- 272-1894 | ||
| Staff Advisor: | Master of Social Work Program Office | Mswprogram@salud.unm.edu | 505-272-2360 | |
Degrees Offered:
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Application Instructions
Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally or internationally recognized accrediting body. Applicants should have a minimum 3.0 GPA in the final two years of undergraduate study and in courses associated with the major, along with at least 12 upper-level humanities or social science credits. More details are available here.
International students (including non-U.S. citizens on a visa) generally must complete additional steps to apply to a graduate program at UNM. Please see the Global Education Office's International Admissions website for more information.
Application Deadline | |
| Fall Admission | January 31 for best consideration |
| Spring Admission | August 31 for best consideration |
| Any applications submitted for Fall 2026 will be rolled to Spring 2027.
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Application Materials and Instructions | |
| APPLICATION CATEGORY | SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS |
| Letter of Intent | A two-page double-spaced personal statement (using 10–12-point Times New Roman or Calibri) regarding 1) their reasons for applying for an MSW program, 2) what they hope to gain, and 3) populations/topics of interest for their studies. Use of generative AI for this personal statement will not be accepted. |
| Resume/Currivulum Vitae (CV) | A current resume is required. |
| Recommendations | Three (3) letters of recommendation from individuals who can attest to the applicant’s ability and personal character as they relate to the pursuit of graduate study. |
Contact for Questions and Further Information | |||
| Contact | Jen Panhorst, Program Director | jpanhorst@salud.unm.edu | 505-272-2360 |
Click here to visit the program website | |||
