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Your guideline for our online Master of Social Work admission requirements
Arkansas State University has a streamlined admission process that makes it easy for you to enroll in the Master of Social Work – Standard online program. Enrollment specialists are available to walk you through the admission process, so you will be able to complete your application quickly. Admission to our MSW program is highly competitive, with limited cohort sizes to meet the rigorous Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accreditation standards. We seek academically qualified candidates who align with the profession to ensure their success.
Admission Requirements:
3.0 GPA in last 60 hours
Bachelor's degree
Online application
To be considered for admission into the Master of Social Work – Standard program, you must meet the following criteria:
Have earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited university with at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA in the last 60 hours (undergraduate, graduate or combination thereof)
Have a C or better in the following undergraduate foundation courses:
U.S. Government
Human Biology/ Lab
Introduction to Psychology
Introduction to Sociology
Statistics
Introduction to Social Work
Note: If these undergraduate foundation courses are not reflected on your transcript(s), you will be required to take them prior to enrolling in the MSW program. These courses are offered through A-State Online.
Application submission requirements
Complete online application
Submit a nonrefundable $30 fee
Have official transcript(s) sent from the registrar of the college/university attended. Official transcripts are sealed transcripts sent from the granting institution.
Additional Information
As part of your file, the following information is required to be completed prior to starting the first course (or the applicable course):
A background check completed within the last 12 months
This document is not required to render an admissions decision
Submit all documents to:
A-State Online P.O. Box 2520 State University, AR 72467
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