General Requirements

All programs of study require:

Physical, cognitive, emotional and character requirements;
A B.A. or B.S. degree from an accredited college or university;
60 credits in the liberal arts, of which at least nine must be in the social sciences;
Proficiency in statistics;
An academic record reflecting the ability to do graduate work at least at a B level;
Three letters of recommendation;
A personal statement;
A serious commitment to the profession of social work and the capacity for professional self-awareness, often demonstrated by internships and life experiences;
A readiness for graduate study, including the capacity to meet the intellectual, ethical, and emotional demands of professional training;
The ability to engage in abstract reasoning, to think analytically and conceptually, and to formulate mature judgments;
Clear self expression, both written and oral.