MSW Prerequisites
Students from a variety of backgrounds are attracted to the MSW program. Therefore, to ensure each student is adequately prepared for the academic rigors of graduate-level curricula, the following undergraduate courses must be satisfactorily completed as a foundation for graduate studies:
Bachelor's degree in Social Work from a College or University is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (or international equivalent).
OR
Bachelor's Degree in one of the Liberal Arts, including courses equivalent to the following:
- MATH 1123 Statistics
- PSY 3400 Lifespan Development Psychology
- PSY 3600 Abnormal Psychology
- SOC 2100 Fundamentals of Research
OR
Bachelor's Degree in a field other than Liberal Arts, including courses equivalent to the following:
- At least 30 credit hours in Liberal Arts subjects*
- MATH 1123 Statistics
- PSY 3400 Lifespan Development Psychology
- PSY 3600 Abnormal Psychology
- SOC 2100 Fundamentals of Research
If a student has not met all of the undergraduate prerequisites, he or she may still be accepted into the MSW program. However, prior to beginning certain graduate-level courses, students may be required to complete the required prerequisite courses.
Advanced Standing Option
Students with adequate preparation in a BSW program may not have to repeat subject material at the MSW level. Advance standing (admission with exemption from up to one year of the MSW curriculum) will be granted to students who provide evidence of satisfactory scholastic performance at the BSW level.
International Students
Non-native speakers of English who did not attend a U.S. university must take MGMT 6100 Seminar: Professional Communications. A student may take an exemption exam if he/she feels that he/she has the writing and research capabilities highlighted by this course.
