Master of Social Work

The Master of Social Work program is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), the sole accrediting agency for social work education in the United States. Graduation from a CSWE accredited program is required for social work licensure in the State of Michigan.

Consistent with the mission of the University and the requirements of the Council on Social Work Education EPAS (2022), the mission of the Social Work department at SVSU is to promote social welfare and well-being for residents of the Great Lakes Bay Region, the state of Michigan, and beyond through generalist education about evidence-based social work practice and advancement of knowledge about social problems. We seek to educate ethical, effective, and diversity-competent generalist social workers who are prepared to provide interprofessional services that promote human rights and social, economic, and environmental justice to the oppressed peoples and institutions that reside in rural, suburban, and urban areas. Graduates from our program will be prepared for leadership in direct and indirect practices that empower individuals, families, groups, and communities.

Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university (including a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree more than 5 years old).

Preferred GPA of 3.0 or higher, in the most recent 60 credits. Students with GPAs lower than 3.0 may submit a statement of petition to be considered for admission.

English Language Proficiency:

Duolingo: 105 overall score

IELTS: 6.5 overall band score

TOEFL iBT: 79 sum of highest section scores

Pearson PTE: 56 overall score