Social Work [M.S.W.] Postgraduate Programme By Eastern Michigan University |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Social Work

Degree

MSW

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Social Work (MSW) program prepares graduates for rewarding careers that strengthen people and communities and advance the social work field. The graduate social work program at EMU focuses on advanced practice in one of three practice concentrations:  Child and Family Services; Mental Health and Substance Use Recovery services; and, Health and Aging services .  In addition to core courses, students also take 7-13 hours in specialization courses, which are designed to personalize their program and focus on obtaining knowledge in specific areas of interest.  

The EMU Social Work Program is grounded in our mission and committed to empowering poor, oppressed, vulnerable, and underserved populations; creating social welfare policy based on a strengths perspective; the advancement of community problem-solving; and leadership in organizations and communities.

Our MSW program allows students to continue their education part-time, with classes offered on evenings and Saturdays.  The part-time nature of our program allows students to advance their education while balancing other personal/professional responsibilities.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Social Work

Degree

MSW

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Social Work (MSW) program prepares graduates for rewarding careers that strengthen people and communities and advance the social work field. The graduate social work program at EMU focuses on advanced practice in one of three practice concentrations:  Child and Family Services; Mental Health and Substance Use Recovery services; and, Health and Aging services .  In addition to core courses, students also take 7-13 hours in specialization courses, which are designed to personalize their program and focus on obtaining knowledge in specific areas of interest.  

The EMU Social Work Program is grounded in our mission and committed to empowering poor, oppressed, vulnerable, and underserved populations; creating social welfare policy based on a strengths perspective; the advancement of community problem-solving; and leadership in organizations and communities.

Our MSW program allows students to continue their education part-time, with classes offered on evenings and Saturdays.  The part-time nature of our program allows students to advance their education while balancing other personal/professional responsibilities.

Admission Requirements

Faculty assess applicants on the following criteria:

  • A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university - Advanced Standing admission requires a Bachelor of Social Work degree from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited college or university. Applicants admitted without a BSW will pursue the Full Program. The bachelor’s degree must appear on an applicant’s official transcript before enrollment.
  • A minimum GPA of 2.75 - This GPA can be attained with a cumulative undergraduate or a completed graduate degree. A cumulative undergraduate GPA includes all college courses taken prior to receiving a bachelor’s degree. A limited number of exceptional applicants who have been working in the social work field for a substantial amount of time may be considered for conditional admission to the Full Program if their GPA is below 2.75. Advanced Standing admission requires a 3.0 in the last sixty credits of the bachelor’s degree.
  • A Personal Statement - Applicants complete a Personal Statement that speaks to their readiness for graduate studies and connection to our mission. Your Personal Statement will be evaluated as a reflection of your writing skills, your ability to reflect and learn from your experiences, and as a narrative of your background, interests, and goals. You must be the sole author of this statement, but others may provide proofreading assistance and feedback. For additional information, please see the  Personal Statement Criteria .
  • Three Reference Letters - Three professional reference letters are required. Strong letters would be from professionals that could speak to the applicant’s academic strengths, professionalism, and/or readiness for master-level social work. Three reference forms and narratives letters on professional stationery are required; the recommenders will access and submit online.
  • Experience - Professional experience in the human services field, both paid and unpaid, is weighed in the decision-making process. This includes paid work experience, volunteer experience, and internships. Please complete an Employment and Voluntarism Form and submit it with your application.

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