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General Admission Requirements

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Admission Standards:

  • Master’s degree in social work with a graduate grade point average of 3.5 or higher (based on a 4-point scale)
  • Minimum of two years post-MSW practice experience
  • LMSW or equivalent required, with an LCSW or equivalent strongly preferred
  • International students are required to submit TOEFL scores if English is not their first language. View all International Student Requirements

Application Requirements:

  • Three academic or work-related letters of reference
  • Current curriculum vitae or résumé
  • A recent professional writing sample
  • Personal essay (5–10 pages)
  • Interview, as requested by the admissions committee

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