Thank You - Master of Social Work

The following are requirements beyond the Graduate Admissions requirements.

• A GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale over the last 60 hours of undergraduate study, as indicated on the official college or university transcript received directly from the degree-granting institution. Course work from all two- and four-year institutions should be submitted directly by the institutions.
• Hold a baccalaureate degree that reflects a broad liberal arts base in the social, behavioral, psychological sciences, human biology, the humanities, or statistics. The baccalaureate degree should be from an institution accredited in a manner accepted by Kennesaw State University. 
• Two letters of recommendation 
  • At least one from a faculty member familiar with the applicant’s academic work (Note: if you are unable to locate an academic reference, you may add a professional supervisor-related reference from a current or former employer or field supervisor). 
  • A professional reference from a current or former employer or field supervisor.  

•  An autobiographical statement, maximum 1500 words, double-spaced, that includes the following: 
  • Your experience in social work, including volunteer experience. 
  • Life experiences that impacted your interest in social work. 
  • Your personal qualities that will be useful in serving others as a social work professional. 
  • Your values that will be useful in serving others as a social worker. 
  • Your career goals and how social work education will help you realize these goals. 
• International applicants: Refer to KSU policies for additional application requirements. https://graduate.kennesaw.edu/graduate-admissions/international-students.php 

Admissions Criteria for Unique Cases

Students classified as non-degree students are not permitted to enroll in the Master of Social Work program. They may, however, register for individual courses with approved overrides.