Advanced Standing MSW Program
Admission Requirements
Prior Degree
Completion or near-completion of a bachelor's degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited college or university.
Transcripts
Submit unofficial transcripts from all prior institutions; TCU students exempt.
GPA
Maintain a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.00 in the last 60 credit hours.
Prerequisites
Complete one college-level statistics course before enrolling.
References
Provide three recommendation letters addressing academic abilities, interpersonal skills and potential for social work practice, with at least one from an academic advisor or instructor and one from a field instructor.
Resume
Include a current resume or vitae with your application.
Professional Statement
Write a 750- to 1,500-word statement addressing your motivation for pursuing an MSW, alignment with social work values, strengths, experiences and future goals.
Also, specify two TCU social work faculty members of interest while discussing research and teaching interests, and their relevance to your social work development, connecting them, if possible, to the faculty members selected.
Petition for Academic Exception
Applicants seeking a waiver of the 3.0 GPA minimum admissions requirement can submit a one-page "Petition for Academic Exception" statement to the MSW admissions committee.
In this statement, applicants should explain why the GPA requirement should be waived, emphasizing their capabilities and readiness for a rigorous graduate program. This statement must be included with the rest of the application documents.
Sample Course List
- Evaluation Research
- Advanced Practice
- Administration & Management
- Perspectives on Mental Health Practice
Interested in Applying?
TCU MSW Program Application Deadlines:
Priority Application Deadline (February 15)
Second Application Deadline (March 15)