MSW Admissions
Application Guide
Application Packet:
Contact the Division of Social Work MSW Admissions Director (229-249-4864) or the VSU Graduate School for an application packet. You can also fill out this WEBFORM to request more information or ask questions.
Admission Requirements:
The MSW Application Review Committee takes a holistic approach to assessing applications. The following requirements should be met:
1. An undergraduate degree that has a liberal arts base
2. Prerequisite undergraduate courses with a grade of 'C' or better:
- Humanities - 6 hours
- Mathematics - 3 hours
- Social Sciences - 6 hours
- Course with content in Human Biology - 3 hours
3. Graduate Entrance Exam Scores (GRE or MAT):
A combined score of 800 or more on the verbal and quantitative section of the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE), or a score of 400 or more on the verbal and 3.5 or more on the analytical writing section of the GRE, OR a score of 400 on the Miller Analogies Test (MAT). For additional information, see Testing Resources
4. Grade Point Average
- 3.0 Grade Point Average in the last two years of undergraduate major
- 2.5 Overall Grade Point Average
- 3.0 Grade Point Average is required if a Master's degree is used for application
Additionally, the following materials must be submitted for review:
5. Completed Graduate Admission Application & MSW Supplemental Application (VSU Graduate School)
6. Three Completed Recommendation Forms from people who are familiar with your work and/or academic history
7. Resume
8. Narrative Statement regarding your career goals
**Academic credit will not be given for life experience or previous work experience.
Deadline for applications is MARCH 15 of each year. Applications completed after the deadline will be considered on a space available basis. Admissions Frequently Asked Questions.
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Updated: May 31, 2007