Graduate Social Work Application Requirements
Master of Social Work MSW
MSW Specialization: Global and Community Practice
MSW Specialization: Clinical Practice with Families and Children
- Possession of a baccalaureate degree with a preferred minimum 2.75 overall GPA and a minimum 3.0 GPA in the undergraduate major. If you have a GPA below these requirements, you are still encouraged to apply.
- Three completed Monmouth University School of Social Work recommendation forms found in the online graduate application.
Recommendations must be submitted by professional references, and not by friends or relatives. - Narrative (four to five pages, double spaced) in response to the questions outlined on the online graduate application. Your essay should provide a reflection on your academic experiences and readiness to succeed in graduate education.
- Candidates for Advanced standing must have completed their BSW within the last six years.
- In instances where the admissions committee has questions about an applicant’s references, personal statement, or academic record, the applicant may be required to attend an interview as part of the admissions process.
SOCIAL WORK CERTIFICATE PROGRAM:
Play and Expressive Therapies (Post-Masters)
- A master’s degree in a medical or mental health discipline (ex: MSN, MSW, MA), and eligibility for licensure in that discipline.
Graduate Certificate or Clinical Social Work Licensure
- Applicants must have a completed MSW degree from a CSWE accredited program and be a licensed Social Worker to enter this certificate program.
Select application requirements will be waived for Bachelor’s + Master’s Program students. Students in the Bachelor’s + Master’s Program will be advised of the admission process prior to the application cycle.