Information Sessions

Faculty in the Department of Social Work are a wealth of knowledge – all faculty have earned a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree or higher and have worked in the field prior to entering higher education. Join us at a faculty panel this fall to learn more about different areas of social work as we dive deep with our faculty experts!

No registration is required for Faculty Panels – just click the Zoom link below to join. Waiting rooms are enabled on Zoom, and participants will be let in from the waiting room at the start of the session.

Fall 2024 Faculty Panels

Law and Order SWK: Social Work in the Criminal Justice System
Tuesday, September 24 | 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM (Mountain Time)

• Panelist: Professor Karina Benabe
• Zoom Link: https://msudenverswk.zoom.us/j/95436942794

Social Work with Grief and Loss
Wednesday, October 9 | 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM (Mountain Time)

• Panelists: Dr. Amanda Baranski and Professor Merissa Shayler
• Zoom Link: https://msudenverswk.zoom.us/j/99462775013

Dispelling Myths in Social Work with Children and Families
Monday, October 28 | 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM (Mountain Time)

• Panelists: Dr. Kate Trujillo, Dr. Tanya Greathouse, and Professor Madeha Sunzeri
• Zoom Link: https://msudenverswk.zoom.us/j/97816926493

Change from the Top Down: Diving Deep into Macro Practice
Monday, November 11 | 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM (Mountain Time)

• Panelists: Dr. Jessica Ritter, Dr. Kate Trujillo, and Dr. Julie Clockston
• Zoom Link: https://msudenverswk.zoom.us/j/98118825791

Social Work in the Healthcare System
Thursday, December 12 | 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Mountain Time)

• Featuring: Dr. Tanya Greathouse, Dr. Jess Retrum, and Dr. Adrianna Taylor
• Zoom Link: https://msudenverswk.zoom.us/j/93658135545

The Office of Social Work Student Services is rethinking the traditional information session with our unique approach – Lunch Break Chats. These online chats allow you to ask questions and receive answers from faculty and staff anywhere you have an internet connection. Chats will start with a short 10-15 minute presentation about the MSW Program and application process.

Following the presentation, we will move into an open chat where you can ask questions and get answers from staff in the Department of Social Work who specialize in admissions, advising, and field experience. You can engage in the chat either using the text-based chat (no webcam or microphone required) or by talking to us over the Zoom call. We look forward to answering your questions and guiding you on your journey!

No registration is required for Lunch Break Chats – just click the Zoom link below to join. Waiting rooms are enabled on Zoom, and participants will be let in from the waiting room at the start of the session.

If you have any questions about the MSW Program, please email [email protected]. If you would like to meet with an advisor one-on-one, please call our Welcome Desk at 303-615-0555 to schedule an appointment.

MSW Lunch Break Chats | 2025 Admissions Cycle

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (Mountain Time) | Zoom link

Thursday, August 29, 2024 | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (Mountain Time) | Zoom link

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (Mountain Time) | Zoom link

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 | 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM (Mountain Time) | Zoom link

Friday, November 1, 2024 | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (Mountain Time) | Zoom link

Thursday, November 14, 2024 | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (Mountain Time) | Zoom link

Monday, December 2, 2024 | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (Mountain Time) | Zoom link

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 | 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM (Mountain Time) | Zoom link

Friday, January 10, 2025 | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (Mountain Time) | Zoom link

MSW Preview Day is designed to give prospective students a chance to learn more about the Master of Social Work Program at MSU Denver, take a deep dive into the application process, and create connections with social work faculty and staff.

The first part of the event will consist of presentations and Q&A with our admissions, advising, and field education teams. The second part of the event will transition into open breakout rooms with faculty, staff, and current students. During this time, attendees can visit as many or as few breakout rooms as they want and then log off for the night when their questions have all been answered!

MSW Preview Day | 2025 Admissions Cycle

Date: Friday, September 6, 2024

Time: 5:00 PM to 7:15 PM

Location: Zoom

Prospective students must register in advance to attend MSW Preview Day. After registering, you will automatically receive the Zoom link via email and it will also be sent out to all registered attendees on Friday afternoon.