WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY School of Social Work MSW Program: Admissions and Application WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY School of Social Work

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Graduate Social Work Admissions Program Options and Schedules Concentration Choices Certificates Financial Aid Scholarships

Program Options Full-time and Part-time Advanced-standing Programs Full-time: Kalamazoo Part-time: Grand Rapids Full-time Program (Kalamazoo only) Extended-study Programs Benton Harbor Grand Rapids Kalamazoo

Advanced-standing Programs Available to B.S.W. graduates only Elevated admissions criteria Full-time 10 month program Part-time, 24 month evening program 39 credit hours Application deadline January 15, 2018

Full-time Program Application deadline for full time: 02/15/18 15, 2018 Program begins September 4, 2018 60 credit hours 20 month program

Extended-study Program Application deadline March 15, 2018 Program begins September 4, 2018 60 credit hours 32-34 month program Evening classes Maximum of 6 credit hours per semester Field placement in home community

MSW Curriculum: Foundation Provides knowledge, values, and skills related to the broad profession Prepares students for entry into the concentrations

Foundation Courses I Human Behavior in the Social Environment Social Change and Community Analysis Seminar in Culture, Ethnicity, and Institutional Inequity Social Welfare Policy

Foundation Courses II Direct Practice with Individuals and Families Direct Practice with Groups and Organizations Research and Evaluation Methods Field Placement (2 semesters)

Concentrations Interpersonal Practice Policy, Planning, & Administration Advanced-standing must choose before applying Full-time and Extended-study have time to choose during the first semester of the program

Specializations in School of Social Work School Social Work Eligibility Trauma Across the Lifespan Specialization Trauma Focus Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT training)

Certificate Programs in CHHS Holistic Health Care SPADA certificate program in alcohol and drug abuse Graduate Certificate in Gerentology

MSW Program: Admissions and Application Admissions criteria Application procedures Application materials Admissions decisions

Admissions Criteria: All MSW Program: Admissions and Application Admissions Criteria: All Evidence of aptitude for graduate study (GPA for last 60 credit hours in undergraduate program and GPA for any graduate courses) Liberal arts base (with specific need for: undergraduate preparation in human biology, political science, and writing) Must be completed before students start the MSW program Work and life experience Personal maturity Leadership ability

Admissions Criteria: Advanced-standing Programs MSW Program: Admissions and Application Admissions Criteria: Advanced-standing Programs B.S.W. degree from a CSWE accredited program within six years of application Overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0 No more than one BSW course below a B (Any BSW course below a B will require retaking an equivalent course in the MSW curriculum)

Admissions Criteria: Advanced-standing Programs One of the three letters of reference must be from the applicant’s BSW field instructor or faculty liaison Diversify your letters of recommendation

Application Procedures MSW Program: Admissions and Application Application Procedures On-line application: http://www.wmich.edu/apply/graduate/ Must choose a program Must complete all sections to submit Current resume Supplementary Statement (4-6 pgs)

School of Social Work Application Form Demographics – not used for admission Program choice Previous graduate course work/ transfer request Liberal Arts requirements Criminal history statement Short statement of Rehabilitation submitted electronically Transfer statement

Resume – to be included with the application Personal data Educational experience Employment and volunteer experience Scholastic and professional honors and affiliations

Supplementary Statement – to be included with the application Formal Organized Articulate Read carefully and answer all questions, using outline provided Recommend using headings

Three Letters of Reference – to be included with application Can be done electronically Professional and/or academic No personal references Completed on WMU School of Social Work forms only

Liberal Arts Requirements You will need a copy of your own transcripts to review and document Review each requirement Document the university, course # and course name for each requirement. May be admitted without completing all LA requirements Must complete them before start program

Application Completed All materials must be received by the deadline or will not be considered for admission That means the social work application, all 3 references, completed statement, resume, field application (if appropriate), WMU application, and MSW application fee

Admissions Decisions Please check status on-line We aim for 6-8 weeks Advanced-standing: Early March Full-time and Extended-study: Applications received by February 15 & March 15, 2018: early May Applications received after March 15, 2018: as space is available

Financial Aid Office of Student Financial Aid: www.wmich.edu/finaid/ Stafford Subsidized or Unsubsidized Loans Non-degree students (NDS/PTG) not eligible for financial aid

Financial Aid Graduate College Thurgood Marshall Fellowship Graduate fellows receive stipend for 1 yr, 6 credits in Fall & Spring paid, 3 credits in each summer session Applications due: February 15, 2018 (this must be completed and sent to the Graduate College before knowing admission status) Applications available at: http://www.wmich.edu/grad/funding/thurgood_marshall.html

School of Social Work Scholarships Rebecca Binkowski Memorial Scholarship Steven Crumm Scholarship Nathaniel McCaslin Scholarship Robert Barstow Scholarship Deloris Jordan Phillips Scholarship Application will be included with admission acceptance letter

School of Social Work Graduate Assistant Positions 2017-18 Academic Year Rates: Full appointment: $10,769.13 stipend + $3,788.80 tuition for 20 hours/wk Half appointment: $5,384.56 stipend + $1,894.40 tuition for 10 hours/wk Application will be e-mail after admissions decision

Tuition Costs Tuition There are additional fees: Main Campus: $594.80 per credit hour EUP Campuses: $515.15 per credit hour There are additional fees: Main campus: $412.00 EUP Campuses: $20 per course

School of Social Work Who to contact with questions Brandon Snyder, graduate assistant Swrk-admi@wmich.edu 269-387-8482 Dr. Donna Weinreich, MSW Program Coordinator Donna.Weinreich@wmich.edu 269-387-3193

Questions? Programs? Concentrations? Application? Financial Aid?