General Admission Requirements

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
Contact Us
Phone: (212) 998-4352
Email: silver.dsw@nyu.edu