A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution with B average or better in all work attempted while registered as an undergraduate student working for a degree.
A graduate degree with a B average or better from a regionally accredited institution.
The equivalent bachelors and/or graduate degrees from a foreign institution.
NOTE: B average is equivalent to a 3.00 GPA

All applicants must meet the pre-requisites of an undergraduate liberal arts background. We define this as 12 credits including 3 credits biology with human content, and minimum 3 credits of social and behavioral sciences. The remaining 6 credits may be completed through additional social and behavioral sciences, humanities and/or fine arts classes. (One statistics course may also be used in completing this requirement).

It is preferred, but not required that all applicants to the Master's Degree program in Social Work have completed one year of post-undergraduate work in a social service agency (in a service capacity) or its equivalent as determined by the MSW Graduate Admissions Committee. Experiences that might be considered as equivalent to one year's work include supervised field practicum hours, extensive volunteer experience, or other professional work experiences.

All MSW applicants will have their undergraduate transcripts evaluated in relation to a set of liberal arts course pre-requisites.
1. The USF Graduate Admissions Application

2. Unofficial Transcripts: Upload unofficial copies of transcripts with the online application to expedite the processing of your applications. If accepted, you will be required to submit official transcripts from all institutions of higher learning attended to the Admissions Office.
3. Resume or Curriculum Vitae

4. Essay 1 (Statement of Purpose - Life Experiences)

5. Essay 2 (Writing Sample - Social Problem)

6. Three Recommendation Letters

References should include at least one academic source and one professional source (preferably from a human services experience), and an additional source of either type. However, applicants who are unable to obtain an academic reference may substitute a work (volunteer or paid) or a personal reference. Personal references DO NOT include relatives.

7. Department Application

A personal interview with members of the faculty may be part of the admissions process. This interview will cover all matters relevant to the candidate's qualifications. Arrangements may be made for the interview to be held elsewhere when traveling distance poses a hardship for the applicant.
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