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/Personal Statement | Submit a personal statement addressing the three prompts below. The response to each prompt should be no more than 300 words.
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 | |||
