Application Requirements

Application Requirements

The minimum requirements for consideration for admission to the Master of Social Work program are:

❖    A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university

❖    earned a "C" or above in a minimum of two (2) three-credit courses in the behavioral and/or social sciences. These classes may include psychology, cognitive science, human development, sociology, family studies, anthropology, political science, economics, criminal justice, etc. 

❖    A preferred minimum cumulative 3.0 grade point average (GPA).  Those with lower GPAs will be reviewed, but the overall score will be adjusted accordingly. 

Students are strongly encouraged to submit a *complete application for the appropriate program, term, and year in advance of the application deadlines below for best consideration:

Application
Type		 Requirements Available
Terms		 Spring 
Deadline		 Fall
Deadline

Foundation

(60-credit hybrid MSW)

@ Baltimore or Shady Grove
  1. Answer 3 personal statement questions
  2. 2 professional references
  3. Current chronological resume
  4. All official transcripts
  5. Application fee

Spring 
(part-time only)

 

Fall  
(part-time/full-time)

 Nov 1  Mar 15

Online

(60 credit online MSW)
  1. Answer 3 personal statement questions
  2. 1 additional essays re: online program
  3. 2 professional references
  4. Current chronological resume
  5. All official transcripts
  6. Application fee

Fall

(part-time only)

 Nov 1 Mar 15

Advanced Standing

(36-credit hybrid MSW)

@ Baltimore or Shady Grove
  1. Answer 3 personal statement questions
  2. Case plan
  3. 1 professional reference                          
  4. Recommendation form from Field Supervisor (completed by the supervisor at the field placement) 
  5. Recommendation from BSW Chair Person
  6. Current chronological resume
  7. All official transcripts
  8. Application fee

Spring 
(part-time only)

 

Fall  
(part-time/full-time)

 Nov 1 Feb 1

Transfer

@ Baltimore
  1. Answer 3 personal statement questions
  2. Transfer statement
  3. 2 professional references 
    • 1 from faculty advisor re: academic standing
  4. Copy of field evaluation (if applicable)
  5. Current chronological resume
  6. All official transcripts
  7. Application fee

Spring 
(part-time only)

 

Fall 
(part-time/full-time)		 Nov 1

Mar 15

*Complete applications include a submitted online application ($65 fee required), uploaded all required references and transcripts, and any other documentation required of that specific applicant (i.e. W.E.S. evaluation, TOEFL, Criminal Conviction, etc.).

December graduates are only eligible for Fall.

Undergraduates who do not complete their degree by May 31st are NOT eligible for Fall.

Applicants must already have their undergraduate degree to be eligible for the Spring term.

BSW students beginning a block field placement in the Spring are NOT eligible for Fall.

Applicants may only submit one application for each admission cycle (spring/fall of upcoming year).

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