Prospective Student Information

 

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Admissions Requirements for Standard/Traditional Program

 

1. A baccalaureate degree:
   •  in a social science field (e.g., sociology, psychology, criminal justice, political science, education) with a sound liberal arts/general education foundation. AND
     • Knowledge and understanding of human biological systems demonstrated by a course (e.g., human biology) or combination of courses (e.g., general biology, human nutrition, cognitive psychology, and exercise physiology).   OR
   • in social work (BSW) from a CSWE-accredited program.

2. Undergraduate cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.

3. GPA of at least 3.0 in the last 60 hours of the baccalaureate program.
4. The GRE is not required

Note:  Applicants with a GPA of at least 2.6 may be admitted provisionally if they meet a number of criteria (see UMKC Catalog). .

 

Already have a B.S.W.?  Consider the Advanced Standing Program.

An applicant who has a B.S.W. degree from a CSWE-accredited program may be considered for the Advanced Standing Program if he/she received the degree within the last five years, and earned a 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of coursework and graduated with a 3.0 cumulative GPA. 

 

Want to learn more about UMKC's School of Social Work? 

1. Attend one of our monthly informational meetings.  The next scheduled meeting is listed in the right hand column of this web page.  
   

2. Read Frequently Asked Questions

Want to learn more about the Social Work profession?

• Department of Labor - Social Work
• National Association of Social Workers

 

Want to Apply?

Application Deadline for Standard/Traditional Program

• May 15th to begin courses in Fall Semester

Application Deadlines for Advanced Standing Program

• October 15^th to begin courses in Spring Semester

• February 15^th to begin courses in Summer Semester

Application Process

• Students must first complete the UMKC online application by clicking on the "Apply Now!" link below.  Follow the directions carefully. 
• After completing the UMKC application, students will be instructed to complete the supplemental application specific to Social Work titled "Grasp". 

 

Click on the following link to apply!

 

Resources

Program Chair

Dr. Monica Nandan
Phone:  816.235.2203
nandanm@umkc.edu

MSW Program Coordinator
Rhonda Weimer, LCSW
Phone: 816.235.5817
weimerr@umkc.edu

Administrative Assistant
Ms. Nan Darnell
Phone: 816.235.1040
darnelln@umkc.edu

Main Phone
Phone: 816.235.1025

Student Handbook

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