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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 Requirements:
3.0 GPA in last 60 hours
Bachelor's degree
Online application
To be granted 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.
Submit all documents to:
A-State Online P.O. Box 2520 State University, AR 72467
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