MSW Admission and Academic Requirements
Director of Recruitment and Admissions: Lois Smith Owens, MSW, MA

Degree Seeking
Students who meet the following university requirements and the additional requirements of their chosen program are granted degree-seeking status.

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
2. Submission of all required admission materials.

In addition to the requirements for admission to the university set forth above, admission to the School of Social Work is based on an assessment of prior academic preparation, personal maturity, conceptual abilities, work experience, and personal commitment to the profession of social work, its values, and its ethics.  All applicants for admission to Master of Social Work Program must:

• Submit a complete application for admission to the School of Social Work.

The School of Social Work reserves the right to request an in person interview of any applicant prior to making a final decision on that applicants admission to the program.  Admission decisions are promptly communicated in writing to each applicant.  Because of limited class size the Admissions Committee may not be able to accept all qualified applicants.

Applicants denied admission have the right to appeal their denial.  Written appeals should be addressed to the Director of Recruitment and Admissions.  Appeals must be filed within ten days of the decision.