The general requirements for admission to the master's program are:
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, with a minimum of 60 liberal arts credits.
- A strong academic record and demonstrated intellectual capacity for graduate education.
- Evidence of emotional maturity, concern for people, and capacity for self-awareness and personal growth.
- Demonstrated concern and commitment to the values underlying professional social work.
- Respect for diversity.
Indications of motivation and readiness for social work education include related work or volunteer experience and undergraduate or graduate courses in social science or social work. When these are lacking, weight is given to the applicant's involvement in community activities or participation in organizations committed to humanistic values.
two-year program
General requirements apply.
16-month accelerated program
General Requirements apply.
advanced standing program
General Requirements apply. Applicants must have earned a BSW from an accredited institution within the last five years.
extended one-year residence program
Applicants must have provided direct services under the supervision of an MSW social worker, a psychologist (PhD) or a psychiatrist to clients for at least two years, and be currently employed in a social work agency. General requirements apply.
extended program
General requirements apply.
32 month program
Applicants must have at least three years of professional or business experience working with people. General requirements apply.
dual degree programs
The School of Social Work evaluates applicants using the same criteria as are used for admission to its Two-year Program, described above. Applicants must have a baccalaureate degree and should be at least 21 years of age.
Those interested in entering a dual degree program must fill out a separate application for each school. Each school will evaluate the application based on its own requirements. No special admission standards are applied to dual degree applicants at either school. Once admitted to both schools, the student qualifies for the dual degree program.
- Social Work and Child Development/MSW and MA
- Social Work and Law/MSW and JD
- Social Work and Management/MSW and MS
transfer students
Successful completion of a comparable first-year master's curriculum at an accredited school of social work is required prior to the academic year of application to the School. General requirements apply. Click here for more information.
international students
If English is not your native language, you must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the Test of Written English (TWE), and the Test of Spoken English (TSE) and submit scores. General Requirements apply. Click here for more information.
readmission of intermitted students
Applicants who intermitted within the past five years may apply for admission to the first or second year if they meet the conditions originally stipulated for admission. Applicants must submit a new application and pay a $50.00 nonrefundable application fee.