Overview
The mission of Utah State University's MSW program is consistent with the intent of CSWE Educational Policy standards regarding the purpose and structure of social work education and with the University's mission and vision. The mission is grounded in the Social Work Department's guiding philosophy which is based on two broad traditions: generalist and advanced generalist social work practice and the land grant university heritage. The program is committed to enhancing the quality of life in Utah, the nation, and the world, through community engagement, leadership development, research and extension, and is reflective of the fundamental need to adjust social institutions to the democratic and egalitarian ideals of both the University and Social Work profession.
Advanced Standing Program
The Advanced Standing (AS) program begins summer semester every year. Over the course of three semesters, students will complete 36 credits. The program begins with an intensive summer session during which students will complete two 3-credit seminars. After completion of the summer session, AS students will join the full-time students in their second year of the traditional 2-year MSW program coursework and internship. Applications may be submitted in the Fall prior to admittance. Notification of admittance will be distributed in September of each application cycle.
5 Semester Part-Time Program
The Advanced Standing (AS) program begins spring semester yearly at the USU Statewide Campuses. Over the course of five semesters, students will complete 36 credits. The cohort will begin the 16-week spring session course work beginning in January and ending in May. Classes will be held from 5:15 PM to 10:30 PM on Tuesdays. MSW Part-Time (5 Semester) AS applications are due by July prior to the intake year. Applications may be submitted in the Summer/Fall prior to admittance. Notification of admittance will be distributed in the fall of each application cycle.
More information on 5 semester part-time program
- A bachelor's degree in social work that will be completed before matriculation in the MSW program
- A 3.0 or higher GPA for most recent 60 semester or 90 quarter credits, and SW GPA of 3.3 or higher
- Earned “B” or higher in each undergraduate SW course attempted
- Three satisfactory letters of recommendation (templated form that will be sent to recommenders using contact information provided by applicant)
- A statement of purpose (templated form within application portal)
- Completed Resume (templated form within application portal)
- Group Interview*
- *Interviewees will be determined after the first phase of the application review process. Not all applicants will be invited to interview.
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Application Opens | Application Deadline | Application Decision Notification | Starting Semester | Graduation |
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April 1, 2023 | July 1, 2023 | September 2023 | Spring 2024 | August 2025 |
April 1, 2024 | July 1, 2024 | September 2024 | Spring 2025 | August 2026 |
November 1, 2024 | February 1, 2025 | April 2025 | Fall 2025 | May 2027 |
November 1, 2025 | February 1, 2026 | April 2026 | Fall 2026 | May 2028 |
NO Entrance Exam is Required for Utah State University's MSW Program