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Rutgers School of Social Work
Office of Student Affairs
MSW Programs & Admissions Process
MSW Programs
At Rutgers, you'll join a dynamic and diverse community of scholars and students committed to social
justice and individual, family and community well-being. We are one of the nation’s largest schools
devoted to education and research on social welfare and are ranked in the top 15% of “Best Grad
Schools” for Social Work by US News and World Report.
Traditional
Blended
Online
Intensive
Weekend
Professional
Credit Courses
(PCC)
TRADITIONAL
The School's largest
program prepares skilled
direct-service providers to
function in both public and
private sectors of social
Offered in Camden,
welfare; and also prepares
Newark, and New
students for advanced
Brunswick
(the full range
social work practice,
of the School's offerings is
including administrative
available on all three
leadership roles in the
campuses).
state's social welfare
departments and
agencies, and at all levels
of government, as well as
in the voluntary sector.
Full-time students
complete the program
within two years of
matriculation.
Part-time students
complete the program
within three or four years
of matriculation.
For more information: http://socialwork.rutgers.edu/Academics/MSW.aspx
BLENDED
The Blended Online
Program offers the
Students in this program
flexibility and convenience
complete their MSW in
of online learning
In the third year, students
This
program
is
ideal
for
three years. In the first two
combined with a traditional
New Jersey residents who years, classes are offered take a combination of “on
"in person" classroom
the ground” advanced
want to expand their
solely online in an
setting for advanced
network through field
courses and online
asynchronous format,
coursework.
education and in-person
classes in other curriculum
classes, while having the which means they are not
areas.
typically held during a
Students in this program flexibility of online learning.
fixed meeting time.
have access to the full
complement of courses
and concentrations.
For more information: http://socialwork.rutgers.edu/Academics/Blended.aspx
INTENSIVE WEEKEND
Rutgers School of Social
Work's Intensive Weekend
MSW Program is designed
to enable students
employed in social service
and other human service
related fields to pursue
their MSW while
continuing to work fulltime.
Students can expect to
complete their MSW
education in 3 years.
Students who possess an
undergraduate degree in
social work from an
accredited baccalaureate
program in social work can
be considered for
Advanced Standing
admission, when available,
and complete the degree
in approximately 2 years.
Students take one course
at a time and are in class
one weekend each month. The Intensive Weekend
Courses are consecutive
MSW Program has
and each course consists
locations in Southern,
of two sets of weekend
Central, and Northern New
meetings, supported by
Jersey.
online activity in the
interim weeks.
For more information: http://socialwork.rutgers.edu/Academics/IW.aspx
ONLINE
Students in this program
complete their MSW in
three years and classes
are held in an
asynchronous format,
which means that there is
not a fixed meeting time.
Third-year students will
have the option of taking
their advanced clinical
courses in either an
asynchronous or
synchronous format.
Our 100% Online MSW
program in Clinical Social
Work is designed for selfdirected students who
seek the flexibility and
convenience of online
Courses have regularly Field Placement at a social
learning. The program
service agency begins in
scheduled assignments
offers a robust online
the summer of the first
learning community with and due dates, just like in
year and continues until
a traditional classroom,
close interactions between and students and faculty
program completion. We
students and faculty.
interact via threaded
will help you find a local
discussions and other
field placement.
web-based technologies.
Currently Rutgers cannot
enroll residents of all
states into the MSW
program; an enrollment
coach will provide more
information.
State social work boards
determine the
requirements for social
work licensure.
Prospective students
should contact their state
licensing board to
determine if this online
program meets licensure
requirements.
For more information: http://socialwork.rutgers.edu/Academics/MSW_Online.aspx
PROFESSIONAL CREDIT COURSES (PCC)
Professional Credit
Courses (PCC) consist of
non-degree, graduatelevel courses. These
courses provide an
excellent opportunity for
individuals who may be
considering the MSW
program to explore
introductory classes
without committing to a
full or part-time degree
program.
The courses are
equivalent to those
offered during the first
year of the MSW degree
program.
Courses are generally
offered in the evenings
and on some Saturdays.
A baccalaureate degree
from an accredited
college or university is the
prerequisite for
admission.
Courses are offered at the
following locations:
Taking courses in the
Bridgewater, Bordentown,
PCC in no way
Camden County College,
guarantees admission to
Cherry Hill, Elizabeth,
the School of Social
Haddonfield, New
Work.
Brunswick, Newark,
Parsippany, Ridgefield
Upon acceptance into the
Park
Rutgers MSW degree
program, up to 18 PCC
credits may be applied
towards your MSW.
http://socialwork.rutgers.edu/Academics/PCC.aspx
FIELD REQUIREMENTS
Field education provides experiential, practical learning for social work
students. In field practicum, which is both an academic course for degree
credit as well as an intern experience, students become socialized into the
social work profession.
Rutgers social work students intern at organizations throughout New Jersey,
greater New York City, and greater Philadelphia. The fully online program
offers field placements across the country.
Please see the field education website for more information by visiting
http://socialwork.rutgers.edu/Current/Field.aspx
CENTERS & CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
Center for
Gambling
Studies
Center for
International
Social Work
Center for
Nonprofit
Management &
Governance
Center on
Violence Against
Women &
Children
Programs on
Aging
Addiction
Counselor
Training
For more information: http://socialwork.rutgers.edu/CentersandPrograms.aspx
MSW Curriculum “At a Glance”
Advanced Standing Traditional/On-Campus Curriculum-At-AGlance
Traditional/On-Campus Curriculum-At-A-Glance
Intensive Weekend Curriculum-At-A-Glance
Blended Online Curriculum-At-A-Glance
100% Online Summer Start Curriculum-At-A-Glance
100% Online Fall Start Curriculum-At-A-Glance
100% Online Spring Start Curriculum-At-A-Glance
Which Program is right for you?
Intensive
Traditional
Blended
• Offered in
Camden, Newark
& New Brunswick
• Offered in
Camden, Newark
& New Brunswick
• Program
locations
throughout NJ
• 2 Year program
• Combination of
online and “on
the ground”
classes
• Year round
program
• 4 Year program
• Advanced
Standing
program for BSW
graduates.
• 3 year program
Weekend
• In class one
weekend each
month
• Geared towards
working
professionals
• Advanced
Standing option
for BSW
graduates
PCC
• Non-Degree
option
• Courses offered
at various NJ
locations
• Up to 18 PCC
credits may be
applied towards
your MSW
• Courses are
generally offered
in the evenings
and on some
Saturdays.
2014 – 2015 Tuition Rates: http://studentabc.rutgers.edu/new-brunswick-graduate-students-tuition-rates-pdf
NJ Student= $662 per Credit
Out of State Student= $1,114 per Credit
Online
• For highly selfdirected
students, our
100% Online
Program in
Clinical Social
Work is ideal.
• Geared towards
students looking
to balance their
studies with
other life
commitments.
• 3 year program
• Tuition = $900 per
credit
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Traditional
Blended
• The priority
deadline for
the traditional, oncampus MSW Fall
semester is March
1st.
• Applications to the
Blended Online
MSW Program will
be accepted on a
rolling basis, but
we encourage you
to apply early.
• The priority
deadline for
the Advanced
Standing program
was February 1st.
• There is no
admission to the
matriculated MSW
Program for the
Spring semester.
• To ensure full
consideration,
applications must
be received no
later than July 15th
Intensive
PCC
Online
• The deadline
for Fall semester
is March 1st.
• Fall Semester
deadline is August
15th
• The deadline for
the Advanced
Standing program
is February 1st.
• Spring Semester
deadline is
December 1st
• We are now
accepting
applications for the
100% Online MSW
Program.
Applications will
be accepted on a
rolling basis, but
we encourage you
to apply early.
Weekend
• To ensure full
consideration,
applications must
be received no
later than
November 1st for
the Spring
semester.
To Apply: http://grad.admissions.rutgers.edu/GraduateProgram/
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
• In order to be considered for admission, applicants to the Graduate School of
Social Work must have completed a bachelor's degree from an accredited
undergraduate institution. The minimum grade point average is a 3.0/4.0 and
applicants who do not have this minimum GPA should address this in their
Personal Statement. Applicants must have a broad liberal arts academic
background. Social work experience is not required but is advantageous.
• An introductory undergraduate course in statistics that covers descriptive and
basic inferential statistical procedures with a grade of C or better is a
prerequisite for the advanced part of the program but is NOT a requirement
for admissions. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will be admitted
on a conditional basis and may not move to the advanced part of the program
until this prerequisite is satisfied. Once admitted into the program, students
may sit for an examination to place out of this prerequisite.
• A GRE (Graduate Record Examination) test score is NOT required for
application.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
To apply for the MSW
program please visit
http://gradstudy.rutgers.edu
All MSW applications are
submitted online. You may
monitor your application
status online. It is the
applicant's responsibility
to ensure that all materials
are submitted to the
graduate admissions
office by the application
deadline.
The admissions process for
the School of Social Work is
facilitated through the Office
of Graduate and Professional
Admissions and the Office of
Student Affairs at the School
of Social Work in New
Brunswick. This means that
all application materials
should be sent to Graduate
Admissions Office in New
Brunswick even if you are
applying to take classes at
other campuses, off site
locations and online.
MAIL ALL ADMISSION SUPPORTING
MATERIALS TO:
The Office of Graduate and
Professional Admissions
56 College Ave
New Brunswick, NJ 08901-8530
Phone: (732) 932-7711
Including materials for applications
to other campuses, off site locations
and online programs
Applications are considered
complete and will be
reviewed only when ALL of
the following materials have
been received.
A complete application
consists of:
• 3 letters of recommendation
• Official Transcripts
• Personal Statement
• Confidential Disclosure
Document
• Résumé
• Field Evaluation - for
Advanced Standing
Applicants only
• A non-refundable $65
application fee Instructions for paying this
fee are on the Graduate
Admissions website.
STEP 1 – Find your program
http://grad.admissions.rutgers.edu/GraduateProgram/
STEP 2 – Follow Instructions & Apply
STEP 3 – Review Guidelines & Apply Online
STEP 4 – Begin completing the online application
FAQ Link
http://gradstudy.rutgers.edu/about/frequently-asked-questions
Please pay attention to the following sections!
Section: Personal
PROGRAMS
19910 - Social Work
19910 XX - Social Work - Online
19910 YY - Social Work - Blended
19910G 4 - Social Work Advanced Standing Intensive
Weekend - Parsippany
19910G A - Social Work Advanced Standing Intensive
Weekend - Mays Landing
19910G H - Social Work Advanced Standing Intensive
Weekend - Bordentown
19910H - Social Work - MSW - Advanced Standing
19910K 4 - Social Work Intensive Weekend - North
19910K A - Social Work Intensive Weekend - Mays
Landing
19910K H - Social Work Intensive Weekend Bordentown
19910L - Social Work DSW
19910M - Addiction Counselor Training (ACT) Certificate
Program
19910N - Social Work - Non Degree
We want
information on
ALL of the
Institutions
that you
attended
Questions for Personal Statement
Respond to the following questions in a three to five page typed narrative; add any
additional information that may be helpful to the admissions committee.
• What are your reasons for applying to the Rutgers School of Social Work?
• Discuss your personal values, philosophy, knowledge of social issues, and the
professional and community experiences that have influenced your decision to
enter the professions.
• Comment on your skills, strengths and weaknesses.
• Describe your reasons for choosing a particular focus in the field of social work.
• Discuss your plans for a career in social work
Make sure that the personal statement is well written in your own words. It is
REQUIRED!
Make sure that you have the correct email address and please make sure
that your Recommender submits their letter in a timely fashion.
An incomplete application
means that your application
won’t be reviewed and will
delay us from making a
decision.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
Statistics Requirement
• You will be required to fulfill a basic statistics requirement as a part of the MSW program. You may wish
to enroll in an introductory statistics course either through the School of Social Work's Continuing
Education Program, or at a local community college.
Confidential Disclosure Form
• Each applicant is required to complete the Confidential Disclosure Document. THE CONFIDENTIAL
DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT IS NOT USED TO DETERMINE ADMISSIONS ELIGIBILITY. Fieldwork
sites often require students to submit to background checks as a prerequisite for acceptance. These
background checks can be extensive and students need to be aware that arrests/convictions may affect
acceptance for some fieldwork sites and/or the future ability to become licensed. We ask for this
information so students are appropriately matched with fieldwork sites.
The Confidential Disclosure Document information is considered highly confidential and private and is
not released or shared with faculty, field instructors, or any fieldwork site personnel.
Please state all issues honestly and thoroughly to avoid serious consequences including a delay in
beginning a field placement, rejection by a fieldwork site, and/or the inability to progress with your MSW
fieldwork requirements. You should be aware that willful omission or misrepresentation on any part of
your application including the Confidential Disclosure Document may be grounds for revocation of
admission.
FAQ’s
Can I apply to the MSW program to start in the Spring semester?
• If you hold an undergraduate degree in social work from an accredited school of social work, you can
apply for the Advanced Standing Traditional/On-Campus Program, which begins in May of each year.
Application Deadline February 1st. Advanced Standing Intensive Weekend begins in the Fall. Application
Deadline March 1st.
• If you do not hold an undergraduate degree in social work from an accredited school of social work, you
can apply to our Traditional, Intensive Weekend, 100% Online and Blended Online programs, which begin
only in the Fall semester.
• 100% Online and Professional Credit Courses (PCC), our non-matriculated courses offer a Spring and
Summer start.
I missed the deadline to apply to the School of Social Work. Do I have to wait
until next year to apply?
You have several options:
• Open Houses are held in the Fall and Spring semesters. Please check the School of Social Work website
at http://socialwork.rutgers.edu/ProspectiveStudents/OpenHouse.aspx for dates and times.
• You may want to consider enrolling in the School of Social Work's non degree courses called Professional
Credit Courses (PCC) on a non-matriculated basis. These are fully transferable courses once admitted as
a matriculated student in the MSW program, but they do not guarantee admission to the Program. More
information is available on the School of Social Work website
at http://socialwork.rutgers.edu/AcademicPrograms/PCC.aspx
.
Tuition & Financial Support
Tuition & Fees
•Applicants can use the Rutgers Tuition Estimator as an online tool to calculate the tuition rates for the
School of Social Work. http://studentabc.rutgers.edu/tuition-and-fees
Financial Aid
• Financial aid applicants should submit their FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ ) online. Applicants are considered for all forms of aid for which they are
eligible. The FAFSA should be filed no later than March 1st to ensure full consideration for all
available funds. More information can be found at the Rutgers Office of Financial Aid.
http://studentaid.rutgers.edu/
Scholarships and Fellowships
• The School of Social Work offers scholarships and research assistantships to enrolled students
using a competitive application process. All admitted students will be notified by email of the
scholarship and research assistantship application process and time frame. Research assistantships
are hourly positions which average 6 hours a week at approximately $12/hr. Click here to learn
more. http://socialwork.rutgers.edu/Giving/Priorities/Fellowship/Scholarships.aspx
CONTACT INFORMATION
Rutgers School of Social Work
Office of Student Affairs
536 George Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Phone: 848-932-7520, ext. 2
Fax: 732-932-6822
[email protected]
Website:
http://socialwork.rutgers.edu/Prospec
tive/MSW_Admissions.aspx
MAIL ALL ADMISSION SUPPORTING
MATERIALS TO:
(including materials for applications
to other campuses, off site locations
and online programs)
The Office of Graduate and Professional
Admissions
56 College Ave
New Brunswick, NJ 08901-8530
Phone: (732)932-7711
Website:
http://gradstudy.rutgers.edu/