Admission Requirements

Criteria for persons seeking admission to the M.S.W. program include:

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited university or college;
2. Completion of a liberal arts education and required prerequisites;
3. Academic credentials attesting to strong scholarship;
4. Adherence to the highest standards of conduct and ethics, and compliance with University regulations;
5. Emotional maturity;
6. An aptitude for understanding and relating to people;
7. A genuine interest in working with people demonstrated through volunteer and/or professional experience; and
8. Final transcript submitted by August 15 of the year of admission to verify an academic degree and the course prerequisites listed below.

These skills and qualities are assessed through reference letters, an autobiographical sketch, a liberal arts statement, student transcripts, and (when requested) admission interviews.

The Miller's Analogy Test (MAT) or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is recommended when the applicant's GPA is below a 3.0, or when deemed appropriate by the Admissions Committee.

Admission to the M.S.W. program is competitive; approximately 120 students are admitted each year. Newly admitted students begin classes in the Fall semester. Applications for admission must be received no later than November 1 of the year prior to the academic year you are applying for admission. (Ex: Nov 1, 2006 deadline for Fall 2007 application process). Applicants are advised that it takes four to six weeks to gather and process admission materials.