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Pathway-Specific Application Requirements

Two-Year

General application requirements only; no further requirements apply.

Two-Year at Shanghai and New York

General application requirements apply, in addition to:

  • Answer the additional Statement of Purpose question

16-Month Accelerated

General application requirements only; no further requirements apply.

Advanced Standing

General application requirements apply, in addition to:

  • Practice Statement 

  • Advanced Standing Practicum Evaluation, completed and submitted by your recommender

  • Specific letters of recommendation (NOTE: These letters may also count as two of the three total required references):  

    • Recommendation #1 must be from your undergraduate social work faculty adviser or social work professor

    • Recommendation #2 must be from the practicum instructor of your most recent undergraduate practicum placement (known at some schools as a field placement).

Extended

General application requirements only; no further requirements apply.

Extended at Shanghai and New York

General application requirements only; no further requirements apply.

32-Month for Working Professionals

General application requirements apply, in addition to:

  • Answer the additional Statement of Purpose question

Extended at Shanghai and New York

General application requirements only; no further requirements apply.

Hybrid MSW

General application requirements apply, in addition to:

  • Supply a recommendation from your supervisor at your social work agency

  • Submit a Practice Statement adhering to the specific list of questions

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