Master of Social Work

MSW TRADITIONAL PROGRAM

The following are requirements beyond the Graduate Admissions requirements.

• A GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale over the last 60 hours of undergraduate study, as indicated on the official college or university transcript received directly from the degree-granting institution. Course work from all two- and four-year institutions should be submitted directly by the institutions.
• Hold a baccalaureate degree that reflects a broad liberal arts base in the social, behavioral, psychological sciences, human biology, the humanities, or statistics. The baccalaureate degree should be from an institution accredited in a manner accepted by Kennesaw State University.
• Two letters of recommendation
  • At least one from a faculty member familiar with the applicant’s academic work (Note: if you are unable to locate an academic reference, you may add a professional supervisor-related reference from a current or former employer or field supervisor).
  • A professional reference from a current or former employer or field supervisor.
• A writing sample, maximum 6 pages, double-spaced, that addresses the following 5 dimensions explicitly. You can use subheading for each dimension. Identify a current social issue that has caught your attention.

1. 1. Briefly describe the history of the current social issue citing relevant sources (research, news media etc.).
   2. Specifically discuss some key elements of the issue that got your attention (e.g., the number of people impacted; the impact of the issue on specific populations) and why?
   3. Describe how does the current issue or specific elements mentioned above align with your personal values?
   4. Discuss how the social issue is perceived from multiple perspectives (e.g.,: as described in the media, on social media, and in a research article).
   5. Explain how social work as a profession, and you as a future social worker, would approach resolving the issue.

MSW ADVANCED STANDING PROGRAM

The following are requirements beyond the Graduate Admissions requirements.

Our Advanced Standing MSW offers students who have earned their BSW degree in social work from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited program within the last six years and hold a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale over the last 60 hours of their undergraduate coursework. The program begins in May each year with a 2-week, 3 semester hour intensive course in an area of clinical practice.  Students will take a second 3 semester hour course in the 8-week summer session in June.  In August, advanced standing students will be admitted to the concentration year cohort.  They will complete 15 hours per semester and receive their MSW degree the following May.  The 15 hours of course work includes a 2 day per week internship fall and spring semesters.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work (BSW) from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited program within the last six years.
• Maintained a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale over the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework.
• Completed the BSW degree within the last six years.
• Internship Hours
  • 480 hours. (2 full days per week, fall and spring semesters)
  • Total Time Required: 1 Calendar Year (36 graduate semester credit hour
• Accreditation: Council on Social Work Education

International applicants: Refer to KSU policies for additional application requirements. https://graduate.kennesaw.edu/graduate-admissions/international-students.php

Admissions Criteria for Unique Cases
Students classified as non-degree students are not permitted to enroll in the Master of Social Work program. They may, however, register for individual courses with approved overrides.