Master of Social Work - Advanced Standing

Give voice to marginalized communities. Become a leader in promoting human rights and social, economic, and environmental justice. Act in service to vulnerable and underserved populations locally, regionally, and globally. Grounded in social work knowledge, values, and skills, our curriculum focuses on how social workers can act in addressing poverty, structural racism, and oppression in rural and indigenous populations of the Southwest.

Admission requirements Individual program admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required. Completion of one of the following: Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited institution within the last 5 years. BSW from a CSWE accredited institution within the last ten years, and a minimum of five years human service experience. Essay/Letter of Intent/Personal Statement, Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.30 (scale is 4.00 = 'A') or the equivalent Recommendation(s)/Reference(s), See the application for details.Applicants must have earned a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution and a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 out of a 4.0 scale to be considered for regular admission. Admitted students are expected to have undergraduate educational experiences, including general education studies, that are similar to those required for a baccalaureate at Northern Arizona University. Applicants who have earned their degree(s) from an international institution must submit official transcripts directly from the university or college. The transcripts must be in the original language of the country accompanied by an English translation.