MSW Enrollment Guide
2022 Four Corners MSW Program
At the Graduate School of Social Work (GSSW), we are committed to community—the community within our school and the communities with whom we partner to create individual and collective impact.
We're excited to welcome you! Although we hail from diverse personal and professional backgrounds and have a wide variety of research, scholarship and career interests, our faculty, staff and students all share one thing in common: We are champions for social justice who are leading the charge for social change.
You are embarking on an incredible educational journey. You will graduate with the knowledge, skills and commitment to create a more just and equitable world for all. We look forward to sharing this journey with you.
Questions?
Please read through this page in its entirety, as it will answer many of the questions you have as a new student. If you have additional questions, your primary point of contacts are Janelle Doughty (janelle.doughty@du.edu) and Carla Hase (Carla.Hase@du.edu).
Quick Links
CLIMB Stipend
The Collaborative Learning and Innovative Educational Models of Behavioral Health Program (CLIMB) provides 50 MSW students in their concentration year a $10,000 stipend and specialized behavioral health training.
Application Deadline: July 1, 2022
Learn More & ApplyTitle IV-E Child Welfare Stipend
In partnership with the Butler Institute for Families and the Colorado Department of Human Services, we offer 20 child welfare stipends ranging from $12,000 -$14,000 so you can effectively serve families who use public child welfare services.
Application Deadline: March 31, 2022
Eligibility: two-year and advanced-standing MSW students in the Child Welfare concentration.
Learn More & ApplyGWEP Stipend
In partnership with the Health Resources and Services Administration, we offer four $10,000 Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) stipends to students who are passionate about a career working with older adults who may have Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
Application Deadline:June 1, 2022
Learn More & ApplyAcademic Planning
Explore your curriculum plan and your first-quarter requirements.
Want to learn more about your courses? Check out the course descriptions.
Prepare for registration.
Find registration FAQs on the Registration Toolkit page. Your curriculum plan outlines the courses you will take in your first term. Registration begins July 27, 2022. More information about registration is forthcoming.
Attend orientation.
Approximately one month before your scheduled start date, you will receive an invitation for the mandatory orientation. Orientation is Sept. 10, 2022, 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Start your first term!
Classes start Friday, Sept. 16. You will meet with Four Corners faculty and staff during your first quarter to plan out your future academic terms.
COVID Protocols
The Four Corners MSW Program will follow COVID-19 protocols for the Commons Building COVID-19 building protocols, where we are located. Testing protocols will follow the guidelines of surrounding counties.
Student Life
Enrolling in graduate school is a big step, and we’ll be there for you, from your first day of orientation through your job search after graduation and your career as an alumnus. We’re dedicated to supporting students in developing and enhancing their academic and professional skills while also ensuring that resources—such as accommodation for learning differences and disabilities, health and counseling—are available and accessible.
Meet our Student and Career Services Team
Faculty
GSSW is home to a courageous community of faculty members whose work is advancing social justice and social work practice. Their research and scholarship spans areas such as public policy, addiction, child welfare and youth development, homelessness, and issues including ableism, sexism, racism and intersectional lived experiences. Get to know our faculty and their research, and feel free to introduce yourself and ask questions!
Technology Resources
PioneerWeb
Check your PioneerWeb portal for important documents, registration info and other student essentials.
Canvas
Access our online learning-management system to find syllabi, assignments, deadlines and more.
Portfolio
Find electronic profiles of students, faculty, staff, alumni and organizations across campus.
Office 365
Access your email account, Microsoft Word, OneDrive and other resources that can help you complete your schoolwork.
Discover Durango
Arts & Culture
Campus is surrounded by art and culture in the various mountain towns in the Durango area. Visit the unique cultural and historical Southern Ute Cultural Center or take a ride on the scenic Silverton Train. Visit two sovereign tribal nations, Southern Ute and Ute Mountain Ute.
Food
The Durango food scene has a variety of flavors and experiences to enjoy, including locally sourced and sustainable food and drink options. Some of our local favorites are Carver Brewing Company, Primus Restaurant and Durango Joes Coffee. Durango has a variety of dining experiences that students, faculty and staff can enjoy, including Mama Silvia's, Diamond Belle Saloon and Animas Chocolate & Coffee.
Sports & Recreation
You don't have to travel far for adventure. Explore nearby Mesa Verde National Park or hit the slopes at Purgatory Resort. Visit the Four Corners Monument and explore the largest ancestral Pueblo community in the Animas River Valley, the New Mexico: Aztec Ruins National Monument.
