
The School of Social Work offers MSW Information Sessions to assist individuals interested in a masters degree in Social Work with the application process. Prior to attending the live Q& A sessions with Admissions please review the prospective student handbook and recorded info session. The recorded info session and handbook will provide information on the application process for all programs to include the Advanced Standing Program, Traditional MSW program and dual degree programs, and the review and admission process. The live Q&A sessions provide an opportunity for prospective students to ask follow up questions.
Recorded Info Session

Upcoming Q & A Sessions
Fall Sessions will be held on:
Covered Topics
- Application procedures
- Acceptance criteria
- Review process
- GRE and GPA requirements
- Evening classes
- Advanced Standing Program
- 2-year, 3-year, and 4-year Program
- and more!
General MSW Program Info
Applications for the MSW, MSW/MPH, and MSW/JD will be available after October 1, 2020.
The MSW Program accepts new students in the fall of each year. Requirements include:
- BA with a Liberal Arts background
- Three letters of reference
- Personal statement
- Statistics Course
- Experience in human or social services
- GPA of 3.0 and above
- TOEFL if applicable and GRE or LSAT for MSW/JD program ( GRE is not required for MSW and MSW/MPH programs)
Catalogs
You may order the SDSU Graduate Bulletin from the Student Resource Center (for a fee): Call (619) 594-2466 or write Catalog Sales, Student Resource Center, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA 92182-0562. The Graduate Bulletin is also available in the bookstore on campus and online here.
Questions?
For MSW admissions questions not answered in the Prospective MSW Student handbook, please email mswadmissions@sdsu.edu or stop by our virtual front desk Mon-Fri 9:00am-2:00PM PST.