Applicants are encouraged to complete their applications before or by
the published deadlines: November 1 for the 16-month Program and by January 15 for the Two-year and Advanced Standing Programs. All
components of the application should be in by the deadline.
The on-line application fee of $65.00 is required at the time of submission of the application. To begin the application, please click here.
Earlier applicants often have better
access to financial aid and housing resources. Interviews are conducted as needed. The
admissions committee may request them of an applicant at its discretion.
Note: GRE scores are accepted but not required.
Academic Admission Requirements for All
Programs
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Physical, cognitive, emotional and character requirements |
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a BA or BS degree from an accredited college or university. Online degrees may not meet admission requirements. Please contact the Office of Admissions for more information. |
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60 credits in the liberal arts, of which at least 9 must be in the social sciences |
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an academic record reflecting the ability to do graduate work at a B
level |
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three letters of recommendation |
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a personal statement |
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a serious commitment to the profession of social work and the capacity to
develop professional self-awareness, often demonstrated by involvement with
internships and other related life experiences |
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a readiness for graduate study, including the capacity to meet the
intellectual, ethical, and emotional demands of professional training |
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an ability to engage in abstract reasoning, to think analytically and
conceptually, and to formulate mature judgments |
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an aptitude for clear self expression, both written and oral |
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for international applicants from non-English speaking countries, a
working knowledge of English and a minimum score on each of the
following exams:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): a score of 577
(paper-based), 233 (computer-based) or a TOEFL Internet-based Test
(TOEFL iBT) score of 90-91
Test of Written English (TWE): a score of 4.0
Test of Spoken English (TSE): a score of 40
*Applicants are not automatically exempt from taking the TOEFL if they have received a degree from an institution whose official language is English. Please contact the Office of Admissions for more information.
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The Advanced Standing Program for BSW Graduates also
requires
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an undergraduate degree from a U.S. social work program accredited by the
Council on Social Work Education. BSW degree must be completed within 5 years of desired entry term. |
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an overall B average or better in that program |
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a B or better in all undergraduate social work
courses |
The Reduced Residency Program also requires
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employment in a human services organization providing social services on a
full-time basis for at least two years or on a half-time basis for at least four
years prior to application |
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that employment will continue during the pre-residency or part-time phase of
the program |
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a method choice compatible with current work
responsibilities |
The Transfer Program also requires
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a year of field and course work at another graduate school of social
work |
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a B or better in all first year social work courses
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The Dual Degree Program also requires
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acceptance to both schools |