Cohorts are admitted every Fall semester. Applications open August 1, with a March 1 deadline for domestic applicants and February 1 for international applicants.听See How to Apply

Upcoming Information Sessions

Applicants are highly advised to attend one of our DSW information sessions prior to applying to the program.Info sessions are free to attend, hosted on Zoom, and typically offered multiple times from July through February.听 See Upcoming Info Sessions

Admissions Criteria to the DSW Program*:

• For domestic applicants, a Master鈥檚 of Social Work (MSW) from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. For international applicants, an MSW from a school accredited by a CSWE equivalent accrediting organization.
• A grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or higher from the applicant鈥檚 MSW program.
• Minimum of 3 years of post-MSW experience.
• For Foreign Applicants: TOEFL Score of 600 or IBT of 92-93.
• A personal statement describing the applicant鈥檚 goals for the Doctorate in Social Work as well as possible research questions or area of inquiry that the applicant would like to investigate in their proposed capstone project.
• A current social work license, license eligibility, or registration as a social work intern or its equivalent听(in social work only).
• Three recommendations (which are submitted via the online application process 鈥� at least two of the recommendations should be from advanced-level practitioners or educators (i.e., LCSW, PsyD, DNP, PhD, Nurse Practitioner, LMHC, LMFT, MD).
• Current r茅sum茅 or CV.
• Zoom interview as requested by the 糖心Vlog committee.
• Students will have a criminal background check, completed upon admission.

*听Meeting minimal standards does not guarantee admission. The total application packet will be considered in making admission decisions. Highly promising applicants who do not precisely meet the GPA admission requirements may petition the DSW Admission Committee for exceptional consideration.听

Cohorts are admitted each year in the Fall semester. Applications open August 1, with a March 1 deadline for domestic applicants and February 1 for international applicants.听See How to Apply

Notification of admission decisions will begin in May.

If accepted for admission into the DSW program, all incoming students are required to complete an asynchronous onboarding program and attend a DSW orientation conducted during the week prior to the beginning of the fall term classes. Failure to complete the onboarding program and attend this orientation session will result in admission deferment to the following year.

Contacts

DSW Program Coordinator: Dr. Danielle Groton |听dgroton@fau.edu

Doctoral Program Academic Advising:听swcjgradvising@fau.edu听| (561) 297-2316

MSW Admission Requirements

Traditional Program (60 credits)

• Bachelor鈥檚 Degree (any major) from a regionally accredited institution
• Official Transcripts
  • All undergraduate and graduate institutions attended
• 3.0 GPA in last 60 credits of Bachelor鈥檚 Degree
• Personal Statement (Click here for instructions)
• 3 Recommendations
  • From current or past:
    • Professors or instructors (with whom you have taken a course)
    • Supervisors from employment or volunteer work

Note: Meeting minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission

The total application packet will be considered in making admission decisions.

Highly promising applicants who do not precisely meet the GPA admission requirements may petition the MSW Admission Committee for exceptional consideration.

If accepted for admission into the MSW program, all incoming students are required to participate in a mandatory online MSW orientation conducted during the week prior to the beginning of their admission term. In addition, there will be a live Q&A Session for all students that week in which Program Coordinators and Advisors will be presenting on the program and answering questions- which can be attended live or viewed at your convenience.

Advanced Standing Program (30 credits)

• Bachelor of Social Work Degree*
• Official Transcripts
  • All undergraduate and graduate institutions attended
• 3.5 GPA in last 60 credits of BSW Degree
• Personal Statement (Click here for instructions)
• 3 Recommendations
  • 1 must be an outstanding recommendation from your field professor or director
  • 2 from current or past:
    • Professors or instructors (with whom you have taken a course)
    • Supervisors from employment or volunteer work

Note: Meeting minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission

The total application packet will be considered in making 糖心Vlog decisions.

*The Advanced Standing Program is available to applicants who have completed their Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree within the last five years. The BSW must have been earned from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited program or an equivalent program recognized through CSWE鈥檚 International Social Work Degree Recognition and Evaluation Service, or must be covered under a memorandum of understanding with international social work accreditors.

Highly promising applicants who do not precisely meet the GPA admission requirements may petition the MSW Admission Committee for exceptional consideration.

If accepted for admission into the MSW program, all incoming students are required to participate in a mandatory online MSW orientation conducted during the week prior to the beginning of their admission term. In addition, their will be a live Q&A Session for all students that week in which Program Coordinators and Advisors will be presenting on the program and answering questions- which can be attended live or viewed at your convenience.

Additional Requirements for International Students

Graduates of colleges or universities outside of the United States who have completed an academic program equivalent to a Bachelor鈥檚 Degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution may apply for admission. All international applicants whose transcripts are from non-U.S. institutions must have their credentials evaluated course by course, including the GPA, by a professional evaluation service or through 糖心Vlog. Acceptable evaluation services may be found at听 .

International students from non-English speaking countries must furnish evidence of proficiency in English from: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The minimum requirement for TOEFL is 600 (Paper-Based Test) and 61 (Internet Based Test). The minimum requirement for IELTS is a band score of 6.0.

In addition, international applicants must have had previous experience in the social welfare field in their own countries prior to application to the MSW program.

Lastly, international applicants must also possess and provide a sound financial plan to cover the costs of tuition, living expenses and round-trip transportation, as determined by the Graduate College.

Transfer Credit & Coursework

Students transferring from another CSWE accredited MSW program may transfer a maximum of 30 graduate credits for the 60 credit program. No transfer credits are accepted for the Advanced Standing Program. MSW courses completed at other universities must be evaluated as to their relevance and similarity to 糖心Vlog courses prior to review of the student鈥檚 application. All courses that are applied to the degree must have been successfully completed within five years of entrance into the 糖心Vlog program, and the student must have earned a grade of 鈥淏鈥� or above. A grade of 鈥淏-鈥� or below does not meet this requirement and is not accepted. No graduate credit is granted for life experience or work experience.

Admission Semesters & Deadlines

Please note that all application materials including the online graduate application, three online recommendations, personal statement, and official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended must be submitted by the application deadline in order to be considered for admission. The $64 application fee must be paid before the application is officially submitted.

Traditional Program (60 credits)鈥撎齋ummer, Fall and Spring Admission

Advanced Standing Program (30 credits)鈥撎齋ummer, Fall and Spring听Admission

Application Deadlines

for Traditional and Advanced Standing Programs

*These deadlines are subject to change for future admission cycles.

What items do I have to complete to apply for the DSW program?

• A completed University application (online)
• $64 application fee
• Personal statement & Capstone Proposal (Online)
• Three recommendations (Online)
• Current r茅sum茅 or CV
• A current social work license, license eligibility, or registration as a social work intern or its equivalent听(in social work only)
• For Foreign Applicants: TOEFL Score of 600 or IBT of 92-93
• An official transcript from every post-secondary school you attended

When do I need to have everything in?

Applications open August 1. The deadline is March 1 for domestic applicants and February 1 for international applicants.

Who should I use for a reference?

Your references should be either academic or professional sources. We do not accept personal references. You will need three recommendations (academic or professional references which are submitted via the online application process 鈥� at least two of the recommendations should be from doctoral-level practitioners or educators (i.e. PsyD, DNP, PhD, MD).听

What should be in the personal statement and how long should it be?

Directions for the personal statement are included in the online application, along with specific questions you will need to address.

When can I start the program?

Students start courses in the fall only.

Contacts

DSW Program Coordinator: Dr. Danielle Groton |听dgroton@fau.edu

Doctoral Program Academic Advising:听 swcjgradvising@fau.edu 听| (561) 297-2316