Admission to the MSW program is on a selective basis. Prospective students apply to the Graduate Admissions Office. The completed application is sent to the Social Work Admissions Committee for evaluation. The committee makes its recommendations to the MSW Program Coordinator. Completed admission applications are evaluated according to the following criteria:

•  A baccalaureate degree with liberal arts courses from the social sciences, behavioral sciences, natural sciences, biological sciences, and humanities from an accredited college or university

•  Grade point average (GPA) of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale for regular admission

•  Grade point average (GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale for Advanced Standing

•  Minimum GRE score of 850

•  Official transcript(s) direct from all colleges/universities attended

•  Official Graduate School Application with Directed Essay

•  Three letters of reference (academic and/or professional persons)

•  An in-person interview is scheduled when determined by admissions committee

Regular admission requires students to satisfy the GRE (850) and GPA (2.8) requirements. This is a two-year 60 credit hour program with students completing 15 credit hours per semester. The Full Time curriculum begins in the fall semester.

Only students who have earned the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree from a CSWE accredited program are eligible for the Advanced Standing admission. Students must satisfy the GRE (850) and the GPA (3.3) requirements. The Advanced Standing curriculum begins in May. Students admitted into the Advanced Standing program who fail to earn a grade of “B” in any course will be removed from Advanced Standing. The student may be given the option of continuing in the regular two-year MSW degree program. The student will not be allowed back in the Advanced Standing curriculum.

A Part Time admission is available for students who want to earn the MSW degree. The curriculum is designed for students to complete the degree within 3 ½ years. The Part Time curriculum begins in the fall semester. Students are strongly encouraged to remain with the Part Time curriculum once admitted.

Applicants who want to obtain the MSW degree but do not fully satisfy the requirements for admission may be given consideration for provisional admission status. Provisional Admission may be granted to applicants whose GRE score and/or GPA fall below the minimum required for admission. The student must earn a grade of “B” in each course during the first semester of enrollment in order to remain the MSW Program.