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Advanced-Standing Admission
Students who have graduated within the past eight years from a CSWE-accredited baccalaureate social work program are eligible to apply for admission to the MSW Advanced Standing Program. Completion of a BSW is not a guarantee of Advanced-Standing status. Applications are carefully reviewed to determine that applicants are prepared for rigorous study and advanced professional practice.
Additional minimum admission requirements are:
- A cumulative grade point average of 3.0 overall, and a 3.0 in social work courses.
- Copies of the applicant's field practicum evaluations.
- Three letters of recommendation, including one from a social work faculty member who can attest to the candidate's ability to do graduate level work, and one from a social work practice supervisor who can attest to the candidate's ability to engage in graduate level practice.
- Advanced Standing Applicants please complete questions 1-16 on the General Application. In lieu of Question 17 complete the Guidelines for Practice Example below.
- Guidelines for the Social Issue & Personal Statement
