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MSW Info Sessions

MSW Prospective Student Handbook
MSW Prospective Student Handbook

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

San Diego State University Information Session Masters of Social Work Program
Recorded Information Session

Upcoming Q & A Sessions

Info sessions for prospective MSW students are held throughout the fall semester online, via Zoom. To join use the Zoom Link or to call in Dial by your location: 

+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
+1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)
Meeting ID: 959 0999 0738
Passcode: 566501

Fall Sessions will be held on: 

  • September 9th, 2020 12:00-1:00PM
  • September 24th, 2020 4:00-5:00PM
  • October 9th, 2020 8:30-9:30AM
  • October 21st, 2020 12:00-1:00PM
  • November 5th, 2020 4:00-5:00PM
  • November 20th, 2020 8:30-9:30AM
  • December 2nd, 2020 12:00-1:00PM
  • December 11th, 2020 8:30-9:30AM

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.

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SDSU School of Social Work

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5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-4119
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email: socwork@sdsu.edu

tel: (619) 594-6865
fax: (619) 594-5991

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