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Master's of Social Work
Admissions Process and Materials

Program Information:

2009-2013 MSW Manual (pdf)

The MSW staff (from left to right):
Marcia Lampen, Sally A. Rypkema, Julie K. Farman, Sparty (not staff),
Rena Harold, Brian K. Ahmedani, Linda A. Campbell, Karen Newman, Nancy Gray

For more information about the MSW Program please contact:

Marcia Lampen, Ph.D, LMSW Graduate Student Services Coordinator 234 Baker Hall East Lansing, MI 48824-1118 517/432-3735 lampenma@msu.edu	Karen Newman, MSW Graduate Advisor 238 Baker Hall East Lansing, MI 48823-1118 517/432-3737 karen.newman@ssc.msu.edu
Brian Ahmedani, MSW Doctoral Graduate Assistant 233 Baker Hall East Lansing, MI 48824-1118 517/432-0173 ahmedan2@msu.edu	Nancy Gray Graduate Office Assistant 236 Baker Hall East Lansing, MI 48824-1118 517/353-8632 nancy.gray@ssc.msu.edu
Rena D. Harold, Ph.D, ACSW Associate Director and Coordinator of Graduate Programs 232 Baker Hall East Lansing, MI 48824-1118 517/432-3733 haroldr@msu.edu

Have a question for a student currently enrolled in the program:

Do you have a question about the Master's of Social Work (MSW) Degree Program but don't know who to ask? If you are curious about what current MSW student think about the program or would like their advice, a new e-mail address has been established to connect prospective students with students already in the program.

Please e-mail your questions to: swgrad@msu.edu

Application Process:

The application deadline is February 1. However, early submission of applications is encouraged since review for admissions will begin in mid-December. Applicants apply to both the MSU Graduate School and the School of Social Work.

Step 1 - Applying to the MSU Graduate School:

MSU Application for Graduate Admission

Please Note:
Do not use the Graduate School reference forms or personal statement. The School of Social Work forms are the only ones you need to complete. They are accepted by the Graduate School.

Step 2 - Applying to the School of Social Work:

Please Note:
All materials must be typed. All materials are set up as .pdf files. You should fill them out on-line, print, and send them to the address listed on the top of each form. The forms are not set up to be submitted on-line.

Two Year Program Application Materials
(All campus sites, part- or full-time options)

Two Year Information Sheet (pdf)
(Download and/or print - this document contains detailed instructions and information regarding the application process.
Please read carefully.)
School of Social Work Application (pdf)
Applicant's Essay (pdf)
Reference Letter Form (pdf) (3 required)
Statistics and Liberal Arts Form (pdf)
Criminal Background Statement (pdf)
Official transcripts
Information for International Applicants (pdf)

Blended Statewide Clinical Program Application Materials
(Blended face-to-face, videoconference, and internet)

Two Year Information Sheet (pdf)
(Download and/or print - this document contains detailed instructions and information regarding the application process.
Please read carefully.)
Blended Program Additional Requirements Form (pdf)
(NOTE: You MUST include TWO copies in your packet sent to the School of Social Work)
School of Social Work Application (pdf)
(NOTE: You MUST include TWO copies in your packet sent to the School of Social Work)
Applicant's Essay (pdf)
Reference Letter Form (pdf) (3 required)
Statistics and Liberal Arts Form (pdf)
Criminal Background Statement (pdf)
Official transcripts
Information for International Applicants (pdf)

Advanced Standing Program Application Materials
(BA in Social Work from a CSWE accredited program with at least a 3.25 for the last 60 credits required)

Advanced Standing Information Sheet (pdf)
(Download and/or print - this document contains detailed instructions and information regarding the application process.
Please read carefully.)
School of Social Work Application (pdf)
Applicant's Essay (pdf)
Reference Letter Form (pdf) (2 required)
Field Education/Employment Assessment Form (pdf)
Statistics and Liberal Arts Form (pdf)
Criminal Background Statement (pdf)

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