Program Details
The mission of Whitney M. Young Jr., School of Social Work is to prepare social work practitioners as leaders who pursue social justice with a commitment to service with diverse populations, address disparity issues that prevail nationally and globally, and engage in competent practice.
The distance education option of the advanced standing MSW degree program requires 38 semester credit hours, of which 51%-100% must be taken online. The program begins in summer (9 credit hours), and continues through fall (15 credit hours) and spring (14 credit hours).
Admissions
Applicants for admission to the distance education option of the advanced standing program must:
- Have a bachelor’s degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program.
- Submit three (3) letters of recommendation; letters must be signed, include contact information, and be on letterhead.
- Submit a personal statement (see details below).
Personal Statement Requirements
Social work is a professional discipline. It is a field of study that blends perspectives from other disciplines, particularly biological and social sciences, with its own values, knowledge, and skills. Social workers must understand the interactions of individuals and families with their environment. Persons desiring to become social workers must possess the capacity for self-reflection, empathy, sensitivity, respect for diversity, and willingness to work with oppressed and at-risk populations.
The personal statement should provide the admissions committee with insight regarding how your interest in social work evolved and your readiness for graduate social work education. The personal statement must be typed, double-spaced, 12pt. font, and 3-5 pages in length.
