LEXINGTON — On April 18, 2025, the University of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW) and the United States Army will recognize 27 graduating officers at a ceremony held at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas. The event honors the accomplishments of the newest cohort to complete the Army-University of Kentucky Master of Social Work (MSW) program.
The 2025 graduating class includes 25 Active Duty Army officers, one Air Force officer, and one Army National Guard officer. Following graduation, these individuals will begin their post-graduate clinical internships with military and Veterans Affairs sites across the country as they work toward independent licensure as clinical social workers.
CoSW has partnered with the Department of Defense since 2016 to offer this specialized MSW program, which is designed to equip military social workers with the clinical skills necessary to meet the unique needs of service members and their families.
“This program is more than a degree—it’s a mission,” said Colonel Teresa Murray, director of the Army-UK MSW program. “Each graduate leaves here prepared to support our military community with the highest standard of clinical care. The collaboration with the University of Kentucky continues to be instrumental in helping us build a stronger, more resilient force.”
The Army-UK MSW is a full-time, 60-credit-hour program offered at the Army Medical Department Center and School at Fort Sam Houston. The curriculum is delivered in an accelerated format over 14 continuous months, with courses taught on-site at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.
“As Kentucky’s flagship land-grant institution, we are proud to answer the call to serve those who serve,” said Jay Miller, CoSW dean. “The Army MSW program is an example of how academic institutions can contribute meaningfully to national readiness and wellness. We are honored to play a role in the journey of these remarkable individuals.”
To learn more about the Army-UK MSW program, visit https://socialwork.uky.edu.
