Social Work
Supported Degree Objectives
- Master of Social Work (MSW)
Required Supporting Documents
English Proficiency Requirements
- This program accepts the Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars basic requirements as described on the English Proficiency Requirements page.
Master's Degree Program Requirements: Traditional Program
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A cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 (based on a 4.0 system) with a Baccalaureate degree from accredited colleges and universities attended;
- Completion of the following behavioral science coursework:
- at least one course in psychology, sociology or anthropology;
- at least one course in American history, American government or economics;
- at least one course in human biology;
- at least one course in statistics
- Completion of the following behavioral science coursework:
Master's Degree Program Requirements: Advanced Standing
The advanced standing program is a shorter, more focused, plan of study (36 credit hours) for those who have obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work within the previous five years from a CSWE-accredited program, with a cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or above.
Application Deadline
| Fall | Spring | Summer | |
| January 15 | January 15 | January 15 | U.S. Citizen |
| January 15 | January 15 | January 15 | International |
Program Contact Information
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Name Dr. Shreya Bhandari Phone 219-989-2902 Email socialwork@pnw.edu Bhanda15@pnw.edu Web Program Website Address Purdue University Northwest
CLO 394, 2200 169th St.
Hammond, IN 46323
USA
Additional Information
Criminal Background Checks
Criminal background checks are not part of the application process but will be required prior to enrollment in the MSW program, and may have an associated fee that will be the student’s responsibility. Note: criminal history does not automatically exclude an applicant from consideration for admission into the MSW program.
