60-Credit Hybrid and Online MSW Eligibility & Application Requirements
Eligibility Requirements:
❖ A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university
❖ Earned a "C" or above in a minimum of two (2) three-credit courses in the behavioral and/or social sciences. These classes may include psychology, cognitive science, human development, sociology, family studies, anthropology, political science, economics, criminal justice, etc.
❖ A preferred minimum cumulative 3.0 grade point average (GPA). Those with lower GPAs will be reviewed, but the overall score will be adjusted accordingly.
❖ ONLINE ONLY: Maryland address for Fall 2024 cohort
Application Requirements
Students are strongly encouraged to submit a *complete application for the appropriate program, term, and year in advance of the application deadlines below for best consideration:
| Application Type |
Requirements | Available Terms |
Spring Deadline |
Fall Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Foundation (60-credit hybrid MSW) @ Baltimore or Shady Grove |
|
Spring
Fall |
Nov 1 | Mar 15 |
|
Online (60 credit online MSW) |
|
Fall (part-time only) |
n/a | Mar 15 |
*Complete applications include a submitted online application ($65 fee required), uploaded all required references and transcripts, and any other documentation required of that specific applicant (i.e. W.E.S. evaluation, TOEFL, Criminal Conviction, etc.).
Application Fee $65 (non-refundable) OR Fee Waiver
Two References All applicants are required to submit two professional references, usually including professors, employers, supervisors, professional colleagues, and community associates.
Resume All applicants are required to submit a chronological resume of two pages or less. Be sure to include paid or volunteer experience, internships, and/or field placements.
Official transcript(s) from each college, university, or professional school you have attended.
Official transcript(s) can be submitted to the Office of Admissions in a sealed envelope as prepared by the sending institution OR as an official electronic transcript sent to Admissions Recruiter, Ms. Camille Johnson.
Use the following address for ALL postal submissions:
University of Maryland School of Social Work
Office of Admissions
525 West Redwood Street
Baltimore, MD 21201-1579