Master's in Social Work (MSW) Admission Requirements

In addition to the University's admission requirements:

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
• Cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 
• Official transcripts from all institutions attended
• Three letters of recommendation
• Professional Resume/CV
• Official TOEFL or IELTS score reports (International Students Only)
• Personal Statement

• Additional essay requirement

  Please select one of the four options listed below.  Be sure to use professional writing and provide clear and supportive details in your response.

  OPTION 1:
  Beyond helping people, what has influenced your decision to pursue a Master of Social Work degree?
  OPTION 2:
  Kean University’s Master of Social Work program has a sole specialization.  Direct Clinical Practice.  Discuss how your career goals align with this specialization.
  OPTION 3:
  Dignity and respect for others is important in social work practice and in the Master of Social Work program.  Share an example where you demonstrated respect for diversity and difference, and what did you learn from the experience?
  OPTION 4:
  Identify a social, economic, or environmental justice issue which is important to you.  Next, briefly share how the issue may be addressed by professional social workers to promote advocacy.

Note: This program does not give credit for work or life experience

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

• 60 credits
• Four semesters of Field Experience

Note: When applying, choose either the MSW or the MSW Advanced Standing for those who have completed (or will complete) the BSW within the past 5 years. After review the Admissions Committee will then determine whether you are placed in the MSW 2-Year Option or the MSW Extended Option.

In addition to the University’s admission requirements:

• Baccalaureate degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university (obtained within the past five years)
• Cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 
• Official transcripts from all institutions attended
• BSW GPA or 3.5 or better, including research courses

• Additional essay requirement

  Please select one of the four options listed below.  Be sure to use professional writing and provide clear and supportive details in your response.

  OPTION 1:
  Beyond helping people, what has influenced your decision to pursue a Master of Social Work degree?
  OPTION 2:
  Kean University’s Master of Social Work program has a sole specialization.  Direct Clinical Practice.  Discuss how your career goals align with this specialization.
  OPTION 3:
  Dignity and respect for others is important in social work practice and in the Master of Social Work program.  Share an example where you demonstrated respect for diversity and difference, and what did you learn from the experience?
  OPTION 4:
  Identify a social, economic, or environmental justice issue which is important to you.  Next, briefly share how the issue may be addressed by professional social workers to promote advocacy

• Personal Statement
• Three letters of recommendation
• Professional Resume/CV
• Official TOEFL or IELTS score reports (International Students Only)

* Please note that applicants must complete  at least 425 hours of field education at the BSW level

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

• 30 credits
• Two semesters of field experience