What are the minimum requirements for admission to the MSW program?
An undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university, strong academic performance, work/volunteer experience in human services, commitment to advocacy, interest in connection to others and self-awareness. • Is a 3.0 GPA required? The recommended G.P.A. for applicants to our two-year masters program is a 3.0. It is a 3.25 for our advanced standing applicants. While applicants with a variety of academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply, a solid undergraduate performance between 3.0-4.0 is usually a good predictor of the ability to do graduate work. We do look at each candidate as a composite of their academic experiences, professional development, references, commitment to service and ability to express themselves. We are most interested in applicants who indicate a strong commitment to the field, a history of volunteer and/or relevant work experience and the ability to communicate and write on a graduate level. If you are concerned about your GPA, you may submit an academ