Admission to the MSW program will be based on a wide range of information including:
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Prior degree: Students accepted for the MSW program must have completed a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a GPA of 3.00 of better (on a 4.00 scale). If the applicant's GPA is less than 3.0, an explanatory statement should be included with the application.
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Academic transcripts: Official transcripts are required from each post-secondary institution attended, even if the courses are recorded on another transcript and regardless of the number of credits earned. All transcripts should be mailed in a sealed envelope directly from the registrar of each institution to the Office of Graduate Admission at St. Catherine University.
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Application form: Complete all sections of the online application form. You may also request that a paper application be mailed to you.
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Application fee: Submit a $35 non-refundable application fee. Make your check or money order payable to St. Catherine University.
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Prerequisite content: Please indicate on the application the prerequisite courses you have taken or plan to take in statistics or research methods, lifespan developmental psychology (including child, adolescent and adult development) and human biology. Students may apply if they are missing one or more of the prerequisite courses, but they must make arrangements for all three courses to be completed prior to the first day of graduate classes. A syllabus or catalog description should be included for each prerequisite course you have taken or plan to take. General/introductory biology and general/introductory psychology courses do not fulfill our prerequisite requirements.
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Recommendations: Three MSW recommendation forms must be completed by references who are familiar with your academic and/or professional experience. Forms must be sent directly from the references to the Office of Graduate Admission at St. Catherine University. References must sumbit both the checklist and an accompanying statement in order for the reference to be considered complete.
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Personal statement: Prepare a personal essy (minimum three pages) that demonstrates written communication skills and clarifies personal goals, academic background and purpose in pursuing a graduate degree in social work. Please see the application materials for exact questions/issues to address in your personal statement.
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Resume: Please submit a current, typed resume indicating paid and unpaid experience, including internships and volunteer positions.
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Fieldwork instructor evaluation: Advanced-standing applicants must submit a copy of the senior fieldwork evaulation from their undergraduate social work program. If the evaluation is no longer on file, the social work department should submit a brief letter of explanation to include with your application. Students who have not yet completed their senior field placement may submit a copy of thier junior fieldwork evaluation.
