Social Work, M.S.W.

Program Description

The Mission of our Master of Social Work program is to prepare students for clinical practice in community-based settings. The program produces graduates who are guided by professional ethics and standards and who use culturally responsive research and practice to promote individual and social change. Through the use of an innovative field education model in partnership with community-based organizations, students and faculty develop, test, implement, and disseminate evidence-informed practice to advance clinical Social Work. The program promotes services to diverse populations that improve individual functioning, strengthen families and communities, and promote a civil society based on human rights, social and economic justice, and peace.

Program Quick Facts

Degree Type: Master of Social Work
Credits: 33 or 60
Average Completion Time: 1-3 years
Eligible for Financial Aid: Yes
Format: On-campus courses (see notes)
Program Director: Dr. Stanley Battle
 
Additional Notes:
The program has both Advanced Standing and traditional options.  The Advanced Standing option is 33-credits, can be completed in one or two years, and has coursework both Saturdays (8:30am-5:00pm) and on weekday evenings. The traditional option is 60-credits, can be completed in two or three years, and has coursework on weekday evenings. 

Application Requirements

  • On-line graduate school application
  • Non-refundable application fee
  • Supplemental application
  • Official transcripts from all accredited colleges or universities attended, with minimum 2.75 GPA (3.0 expected)
  • Successful completion of Statistics with a grade of "C" or better (May be completed after admission to the program)
  • Three letters of recommendation with cover sheets
  • Personal entrance essay
    • Personal statement explaining interest and pursuit of the M.S.W. program
  • Resume
  • Immunization records

     

For Advanced Standing Applicants:

  • Bachelor's degree in Social Work within the last six years from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (or an international degree program recognized by CSWE)
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0
  • Grades of "B" or better in all Social Work courses
  • One of three professional letters of recommendation must come from B.S.W. program director or field practice director
  • Copy of most recent field evaluation form

 

How to Submit your Admission Documents