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School of Social Work

Master of Social Work Admissions

 

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Required MSW Admissions Documentation

  • Master of Social Work/Graduate application
  • Official transcripts (all universities attended)
  • Personal narrative
  • Recommendations (3)
  • Interview (if required)

 

Advanced Standing Admission

Admissions Requirements: Advanced Standing

  • BSW degree from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
  • GPA: 3.0 or better
  • A grade of “B” or better in all social work courses

Advanced Standing Enrollment

  • Coursework begins during the summer semester
  • Curriculum requires 3 semesters of coursework for graduation (summer, fall, spring)
  • Must complete 36 hours of coursework and 450 hours of field education
  • Must maintain a 3.0 GPA or better throughout the program

 

Full-time & Part-time Admission
 

Admissions Requirements: Full-time & Part-time

  • Bachelors degree in any discipline from an accredited college or university
  • GPA: 2.5 or better
  • Prerequisite (9 hours of liberal arts coursework with a grade of “C” or better)

Full-Time Enrollment

  • Coursework begins in the fall semester
  • Program takes 2 years to complete (fall & spring semesters only)
  • Must complete 60 hours of coursework and 900 hours of field education
  • Must maintain a 2.5 GPA or better throughout the program

Part-Time Enrollment

  • Coursework begins in the fall semester
  • Program takes 3 years to complete (fall, spring, and summer semesters is required)
  • Must complete/pass 60 hours of coursework and 900 hours of field education
  • Must maintain a 2.5 GPA or better throughout the program

 

ALL MSW students must complete a research project and pass a comprehensive exam for graduation

 

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