Social Work

Website: socialwork.utah.edu/advising

Email: msw@utah.edu

Through education and research, the University of Utah College of Social Work contributes to shaping policies, services, and interventions; to preventing and alleviating human suffering; to enhancing individual, family, community, and global well-being; and to promoting social and economic justice. Utilizing a Generalist perspective, the Master of Social Work Program is structured to support collaborative work in social work education, research, and public service. Partnerships with more than 300 off-campus social service agencies offer students opportunities to apply their knowledge and skills. The Specialist perspective builds upon the Generalist foundation to equip social workers with skills for micro, mezzo and macro practice with diverse client systems and populations. Thus, the context of the MSW Program is consistent with the purpose of the social work profession to alleviate human suffering, enhance well-being and promote social justice. Students are provided an opportunity to build Specialist knowledge and skills in specific areas of practice (through the selection of an area of focus), including Aging, Child Welfare, Forensic, Global, Health, Mental Health, and Substance Use.

Master of Social Work has Dual Degrees with:

• Master of Public Administration

• Master of Public Health

• A valid Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited University or College

• A 3.0 GPA (though lower GPAs may be considered)

• Three professional recommendations (completed through the application system AY)

• Statement of Purpose

• Social Work Timed Case Study

• Resume

• Official transcripts from all universities/colleges attended

• Completion of prerequisite courses