Master of Social Work Degree (MSW)

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MSW Program Admissions

• MSW Admission Criteria

  Requirements for Admissions to MSW Program: Meet requirements for admission to Graduate Study at SDSU. Hold a Bachelor's degree with a liberal arts foundation from an accredited college or university. Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 units (90 quarter), but not less than a minimum of a 2.85 GPA. Submit results of the GRE Examination and TOEFL Examination (if applicable). (MSW/JD applications may substitute the LSAT Exam Score). Complete SDSU School of Social Work Application form which includes: Supplemental information, Liberal Arts Perspective Form; Personal/Professional Statement; Letters of Recommendation; Education and Experience; Application Information Certification. Volunteer, internship, and/or paid human services experience (minimum of 500 hours). Complete an undergraduate statistics course.

• Admissions Timeline

  2008 Application Due Dates: 1/15/08: 2-Year Plan, Advanced Standing Program, International, & Transfer Applicants (Priority Due Date) 4/1/08: 3-Year, 4-Year Plan, and Dual Degree Program Applicants 5/1/08: Imperial Valley Campus MSW starting summer 2008

• 2008 MSW Application

• MSW Field Education
  • MSW Field Education FAQ

• MSW Stipends
  • CalSWEC / School of Social Work Stipend Programs:
    1. MSW Title IV-E Public Child Welfare Stipend Program - School of Social Work
    2. Mental Health Training Program - Stipend Program, School of Social Work

• MSW Financial Aid and Scholarships
  • SDSU Financial Aid and Scholarships
    1. Scholarships, including MSW Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students
    2. Social Work Scholarships