Lexington,
KY,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Masters of Social Work - Advance standing in Lexington United States | University of Kentucky
University of Kentucky
|
Lexington United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
33,548
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
An MSW degree equips students to drive positive transformations when working with individuals, families, and communities. The MSW program welcomes applicants from all undergraduate backgrounds and offers flexible completion options, including full-time or part-time study in hybrid or online formats, with accreditation from the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). This Advanced Generalist program trains students for social work practice spanning the micro-to-macro spectrum with diverse groups. Students can also pursue specialized certificates in various fields (such as clinical practice, child welfare, substance abuse, military behavioral health, or school social work) or tailor their coursework through personalized study plans aligned with their professional interests.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The admissions process requires the College of Social Work and the Graduate School both review your application and you must be accepted by both. The College's Admissions Committee reviews your application materials and then forwards a recommendation to the Graduate School. The Graduate School makes an independent determination based largely upon your transcripts. The College of Social Work and the Graduate School will email separate letters after your application has been evaluated. In order to complete the application, you will need to upload the following (no GRE is required):
Transcripts:
You will be asked to upload copies of transcripts (unofficial is fine) from all higher education institutions attended and, in the case of domestic students, to self-report cumulative GPA's for each institution. If you are offered admission and decide to enroll you will then be required to submit official transcripts to the Graduate School.
Letters of Recommendation:
The MSW Program at the University of Kentucky requires applicants to provide two references. These references must be obtained from individuals in the following categories:
Professor
Professional Social Worker/Field Instructor
Work or Volunteer Supervisor
Please exclude personal, pastoral and relative references. If you graduated within the past 5 years you must provide at least one academic reference which can include a former instructor, your field supervisor or advisor.
As part of the online application you will be asked to supply email contact information for your two references. Once your application has been submitted, an automated email will be generated for each person identified and their recommendations will be submitted directly to us. You can check back into your application at any time to see who has submitted a recommendation.
Personal Statement
Your statement should be approximately four pages in length, double-spaced Ethical Dilemma Essay Personal R'sum include work and volunteer experience. For the Graduate School, the minimum acceptable TOEFL score is 550 (paper-based) 213 (computer-based), or 79 (internet-based). The minimum IELTS score is 6.5
Applicants who have received their BASW or BSW from a CSWE accredited program within the last 7 years and have a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0, a social work GPA of 3.5 and a graduate GPA of 3.0 (if applicable) are eligible to apply for advanced standing which reduces the MSW program from 60 hours to 30. Candidates who are not admitted to Advanced Standing usually can be automatically considered for the Regular 60-credit program. Additionally, in order for students to fully engage in the curriculum, at least 1 year of previous full-time paid social work-related experience is recommended.
Transcripts:
You will be asked to upload copies of transcripts (unofficial is fine) from all higher education institutions attended and, in the case of domestic students, to self-report cumulative GPA's for each institution. If you are offered admission and decide to enroll you will then be required to submit official transcripts to the Graduate School.
Letters of Recommendation:
The MSW Program at the University of Kentucky requires applicants to provide two references. These references must be obtained from individuals in the following categories:
Professor
Professional Social Worker/Field Instructor
Work or Volunteer Supervisor
Please exclude personal, pastoral and relative references. If you graduated within the past 5 years you must provide at least one academic reference which can include a former instructor, your field supervisor or advisor.
As part of the online application you will be asked to supply email contact information for your two references. Once your application has been submitted, an automated email will be generated for each person identified and their recommendations will be submitted directly to us. You can check back into your application at any time to see who has submitted a recommendation.
Personal Statement
Your statement should be approximately four pages in length, double-spaced Ethical Dilemma Essay Personal R'sum include work and volunteer experience. For the Graduate School, the minimum acceptable TOEFL score is 550 (paper-based) 213 (computer-based), or 79 (internet-based). The minimum IELTS score is 6.5
Applicants who have received their BASW or BSW from a CSWE accredited program within the last 7 years and have a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0, a social work GPA of 3.5 and a graduate GPA of 3.0 (if applicable) are eligible to apply for advanced standing which reduces the MSW program from 60 hours to 30. Candidates who are not admitted to Advanced Standing usually can be automatically considered for the Regular 60-credit program. Additionally, in order for students to fully engage in the curriculum, at least 1 year of previous full-time paid social work-related experience is recommended.
Tuition
USD
33,548