Part-time students complete the Program in an average of 5 to 7 years. The time for completion can be highly variable depending on how much time the student devotes to the Program. Students are only admitted in September. There are no January admissions. Also the School maintains a booth at the annual meeting of the Council on Social Work Education, where information about graduating students is distributed.
Mentors also help their students find jobs.
The University of Maryland Graduate School grants non-degree status only to professionals in the community who wish to enhance their knowledge. Finally, the school maintains a booth at the annual Council on Social Work Education meeting.