Apply for your future


If you are interested in applying to the Springfield College School of Social Work, for either the weekday or weekend program, you will need:


• a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university that reflects a broad background in liberal arts, with at least 20 semester hours in the social, behavioral, and biological sciences with an emphasis on human biology. Social and behavioral sciences include anthropology, economics, education, history, political science, psychology, and sociology. Biological sciences include botany, biology, physiology, and zoology. The School looks favorably on transcripts that include coursework in writing and in research methods or statistics;


• a grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.5 for all undergraduate work and 3.0 in the last two years of academic work. Some exceptions are made, and the faculty considers other evidence that demonstrates the candidate’s ability to conduct graduate study in social work. Applicants who do not meet the GPA minimum will be considered for admission on probation if space is available;


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the personal capacity to work effectively with people to achieve professional standing; social work experience as an employee, volunteer, or in an undergraduate field practicum;


• a professional statement describing: (1) professional goals and reasons for pursuing an MSW degree in this program; and (2) the education and professional/work experience that make the applicant an excellent candidate for the social work profession;


three professional supervisors’ or academic references that address the applicant’s ability, potential, and readiness for graduate education and professional social work experience;


• a copy of your resume; and •


transcripts from all undergraduate institutions.


Although all work for the MSW is usually completed at the Springfield College School of Social Work, transfer credit may be awarded on a course-by-course basis for up to nine graduate credits earned at a CSWE-accredited graduate program in social work. Following admission, a student’s coursework with grades of B or better that have been taken within five years of the anticipated date of completing the MSW program at Springfield College will be considered by the faculty committee.


MSW/JD Dual Degree Program


Applicants interested in the MSW/JD program must successfully meet the separate admissions requirements of each institution and be accepted into the combined degree program. The combined degree program is only open to full-time MSW and JD students.


Although admission to the combined degree program is usually decided at initial enrollment, it is possible to begin studies in either the MSW or JD program and then enroll in the combined degree program. Application to the second institution must be made before completion of the first year of studies at the first institution.


Neither the Springfield College School of Social Work nor the Western New England College School of Law admits new students for the spring semester.


Advanced Standing Programs


Applicants to the advanced standing program must complete a supplemental application, available from the ofice of graduate admissions at (413) 748-3225, or online at springfieldcollege.edu.


Due Date The application for admission and all supporting credentials are due in the Ofice of Graduate Admissions by March 1. Applications received after the deadline will be considered only if space is available.


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