Social Work, Mental Health Concentration Full-Time, M.S.W.

Program Requirements

Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. Minimum GPA of 2.5 on 4.0 scale or 3.0 on 4.0 scale in last 60 credits, which may include no more than 12 hours of graduate study. Broad liberal arts background that includes courses in English, humanities, and minimum of six courses in basic social and behavioral sciences. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is not required for admission. Applicants must provide the following: three recommendations on the Graduate School Forms and a personal statement of no more than five typed, double-spaced pages which addresses applicant’s (a) interest in pursuing the profession of social work, (b) volunteer and paid work experiences, (c) future career plans, (d) community involvement, and (e) personal qualities that the applicant brings to the social work profession. A personal interview may be required.