Application Packet:

Contact the Social Work Program or complete this WEBFORM to request more information or ask questions.

Admission Requirements:

The MSW Application Review Committee takes a holistic approach to assessing applications. The following requirements should be met:

1. An undergraduate degree that has a liberal arts base

2. Prerequisite undergraduate courses with a grade of 'C' or better:

  • Humanities - 6 hours
  • Mathematics - 3 hours
  • Social Sciences - 6 hours
  • Additionally, courses with content in Human Development, Behavioral Science, or Human Biology are highly recommended.

3. Grade Point Average

  • 3.0 Grade Point Average in the last two years of undergraduate major
  • 2.5 Overall Grade Point Average
  • 3.0 Grade Point Average is required if a Master's degree is used for application

Additionally, the following materials must be submitted for review:

4. Completed Graduate

5. Three Letters of Recommendation* from people familiar with your work and/or academic history. Recommenders must also complete the MSW Recommendation Forms

*Advanced Standing Students - 1 letter must be from your BSW practicum/instructor/supervisor.

6. Transcripts from all schools you previously attended, even if you did not graduate from that institution.

7. Resume

**Academic credit will not be given for life experience or previous work experience.

8. Completed MSW Supplemental Application

Deadline for applications is January 14 of each year for Advanced Standing Admissions (applicants who have earned a B.S.W. from a C.S.W.E.-accredited institution within the last 5 years) and February 14 of each year for standard applications. Applications received after the deadline will be considered on a space-available basis.

Classes start in August for both regular M.S.W. students and Advanced Standing M.S.W. students.

Program of Studies:

Admissions Frequently Asked Questions.