Application Review

Admission decisions for the MSW program are based on evidence of:

1. Demonstrated academic competency through previous academic work
2. A commitment to social work values and ethics
3. A basic understanding of the social work profession
4. Emotional maturity, stable mental/emotional processes
5. Good writing skills (The written materials submitted are evaluated on punctuation, spelling, grammar, syntax, organization, and the ability to clearly express ideas.)
6. Critical thinking and analytic ability, including evidence of good judgment
7. Relevant work and/or volunteer experience
8. Successful completion of required course prerequisites
9. Potential to develop into a sound professional social worker (A personal interview and/or additional evaluative data may be required of applicants.)
10. References (Students are encouraged to review the reference form and select individuals who will be able to answer a majority of the questions asked. References from faculty, supervisors in employment or volunteer positions and individuals with professional knowledge of social work or human services are preferred.)

Applications are not reviewed until all materials have been received by the Social Work Department. Students will be notified when the application is complete. A student may be fully admitted to the program due to completion of all requirements, admitted on a conditional status, or admitted on a probationary status. A student who is denied admission may appeal in writing to the Admissions Committee. If the appeal is denied by the committee, the applicant may appeal the decision to the Chair of the Social Work Department. All information submitted during the application process becomes the property of the Social Work Department and will be kept confidential.

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