Sample Schedules
1st Year (Generalist)
Summer Semester
| SW 685 | Dimensions of Professional Social Work |
Fall Semester
| SW 606 | Micro Human Behavior |
| SW 608 | Social Policy and Programs |
| SW 622 | Qualitative SW Research |
| SW 640 | Fundamentals of SW Practice |
Spring Semester
| SW 607 | Macro Human Behavior |
| SW 621 | Quantitative SW Research |
| SW 690 | Pre-Generalist Practicum Workshop |
| SW 691 | Generalist Practicum I (16 hrs/wk) |
| SW 692 | Generalist Practice Seminar I |
| SW 700 | Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis |
Summer Semester
| SW 693 | Generalist Practicum II (16 hrs/wk) |
| SW 694 | Generalist Practice Seminar II |
2nd Year (Clinical)
Fall Semester
| SW 705 | Clinical SW Practice w/ Individuals |
| SW 707 | Clinical SW Practice w/ Groups |
| SW 790 | Pre-Clinical Practicum Workshop |
| SW 791 | Clinical Practicum I (24 hrs/wk) |
| SW 792 | Clinical Practice Seminar I |
| 1 SW Clinical Elective |
Spring Semester
| SW 706 | Clinical SW Practice w/ Families |
| SW 793 | Clinical Practicum II (24 hrs/wk) |
| SW 794 | Clinical Practice Seminar II |
| 2 SW Clinical Electives |
1st Year
Summer Semester
| SW 685 | Dimensions of Professional SW |
Fall Semester
| SW 606 | Micro Human Behavior |
| SW 608 | Social Policy and Programs |
Spring Semester
| SW 607 | Macro Human Behavior |
2nd Year
Fall Semester
| SW 622 | Qualitative SW Research |
| SW 640 | Fundamentals of SW Practice |
Spring Semester
| SW 621 | Quantitative SW Research |
| SW 690 | Pre-Generalist Practicum Workshop |
| SW 691 | Generalist Practicum I (16 hrs/wk) |
| SW 692 | Generalist Practice Seminar I |
Summer Semester
| SW 693 | Generalist Practicum II (16 hrs/wk) |
| SW 694 | Generalist Practice Seminar II |
3rd Year
Fall Semester
| SW 700 | Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis |
| SW 705 | Clinical SW Practice w/ Individuals |
Spring Semester
| SW 706 | Clinical SW Practice w/ Families |
| SW 707 | Clinical SW Practice w/ Groups |
Summer Semester
| 1 SW Clinical Elective |
4th Year
Fall Semester
| SW 790 | Pre-Clinical Practicum Workshop |
| SW 791 | Clinical Practicum I (24 hrs/wk) |
| SW 792 | Clinical Practice Seminar I |
| 1 SW Clinical Elective |
Spring Semester
| SW 793 | Clinical Practicum II (24 hrs/wk) |
| SW 794 | Clinical Practice Seminar II |
| 1 SW Clinical Elective |
Summer Semester
| SW 700 | Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis |
| SW 707 | Clinical SW Practice w/ Groups |
| 1 SW Clinical Elective (optional) |
Fall Semester
| SW 705 | Clinical SW Practice w/ Individuals |
| SW 790 | Pre-Clinical Practicum Workshop |
| SW 791 | Clinical Practicum I (24 hrs/wk) |
| SW 792 | Clinical Practice Seminar I |
| 1 SW Clinical Elective |
Spring Semester
| SW 706 | Clinical SW Practice w/ Families |
| SW 793 | Clinical Practicum II (24 hrs/wk) |
| SW 794 | Clinical Practice Seminar II |
| 1 SW Clinical Elective (if needed) |
1st Year
Summer Semester
| SW 700 | Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis |
| 1 SW Clinical Elective |
Fall Semester
| SW 705 | Clinical SW Practice w/ Individuals |
| SW 707 | Clinical SW Practice w/ Groups |
Spring Semester
| SW 706 | Clinical SW Practice w/ Families |
| 1 SW Clinical Elective |
2nd Year
Fall Semester
| SW 790 | Pre-Clinical Practicum Workshop |
| SW 791 | Clinical Practicum I (24 hrs/wk) |
| SW 792 | Clinical Practice Seminar I |
Spring Semester
| SW 793 | Clinical Practicum II (24 hrs/wk) |
| SW 794 | Clinical Practice Seminar II |
| 1 SW Clinical Elective |
Scholarship Opportunities
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FAQs | MSW Admissions
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university conferred before the semester for which admission is sought
- Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale from your undergraduate degree institution *
- Evidence of adequate preparation to begin graduate study
- Successful completion of the online application for admission via CollegeNet (including resume, personal statement, references, and unofficial transcript)
*Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis
Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Admission to the MSW Program is competitive.
For questions specific to your situation, please contact Dr. Rhonda Peterson Dealey, MSW Program Director rhonda.petersondealey@washburn.edu
More than half of the courses have online options. However, some clinical courses and electives are only offered on campus.
Summer/Fall Admission: November 16—January 15
Spring Admission: July 1—October 15
Applications received after the deadline date will be considered on a space-available basis only.
Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Admission to the MSW Program is competitive.
No. You do not need an undergraduate degree in social work to be considered for admission to the MSW Program. To be admitted to the MSW Program, applicants must have a baccalaureate degree from a college or university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, or a comparable accrediting body. Consistent with the importance ascribed to the liberal arts perspective by Washburn University and CSWE, the applicant must present evidence of adequate preparation to engage in graduate study, including the satisfactory completion of undergraduate coursework in the natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, English composition, mathematics, biology, and cultural diversity.
The Regular Standing Program is for the student who has an undergraduate degree in a discipline other than social work. This program typically is completed in two years by full-time students and four years by part-time students. Most regular standing students are required to complete the full 66 hours in order to earn the MSW degree.
The Advanced Standing Program is designed for students whose baccalaureate degree in social work from a Council on Social Work Education accredited program was conferred within the past 10 years.
Regular Standing students attending full time can complete the program in 2 years. Students have up to 4 years to complete the program.
Advanced Standing students attending full-time can complete the program in 11 months. Part-time options are available also.
(see the "Sample Schedules" section above)
First year (Foundation) classes are typically offered on Mondays and/or online. Second year (Clinical) classes are typically offered on Wednesdays. Sometimes electives and extra sections of required courses will be available on Tuesdays or Thursdays.
(see the "Sample Schedules" section above)
The online application has a section to indicate if you prefer part-time or full-time.
Links to the applications are located at the top of this web page.
No, the GRE is not required.
Undergraduate cumulative GPA of at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Your personal statement is your opportunity to introduce yourself and make your case for readiness for graduate education in social work. You should describe your interest in clinical social work practice as well as your assets and weaknesses relevant to this career path. You should read the NASW Code of Ethics https://www.socialworkers.org/about/ethics/code-of-ethics and discuss its relevance and your ability and willingness to comply with it.
Personal statements are also viewed as a writing sample. Typographical and grammatical errors will be viewed unfavorably.
In the online application, include the name and email of each reference. Submission of your application will generate an automatic email to your references with a link and instructions for them to follow. Successful completion will automatically return the reference form to Washburn University.
References should be encouraged to attach a letter of recommendation with their reference form.
You will be asked to upload an unofficial copy of your transcript in the application process. An official copy of the transcript from the institution which conferred your undergraduate degree must be sent to Washburn University for admission to the University.
Note: If you attended Washburn University, you will not need to submit this transcript or other transcripts previously submitted to Washburn, as these are already in the Washburn data system.
If you haven’t graduated yet, you must submit an official transcript with all grades posted through the semester prior to the application deadline.
No – fee waivers are not available.
Your application will be reviewed once all supplemental documents have been submitted to the Department of Social Work. Notifications of acceptance or denial will be sent via email following the close of the application period.
You should be able to log into your CollegeNet account and make changes to your references.
Yes! We encourage prospective students to visit Washburn University and the Department of Social Work.
Please contact the Social Work Office at 785-670-1616 to schedule an individual appointment.
Please call the social work office 785-670-1616 or email Marcelle Shrake at marcelle.shrake@washburn.edu
You can find more information about what social workers do on the website of the National Association of Social Workers https://www.socialworkers.org/
You can find more information about licensure in the State of Kansas on the website for the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board (BSRB) https://ksbsrb.ks.gov
International Applicants
International students applying to the Washburn MSW program must:
| Have a university credential that is equivalent to a US bachelor’s degree. |
| Satisfy the admission requirements for the Washburn University MSW program. Among the requirements is a minimum undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, three professional letters of reference, transcripts, narrative statement, resume, and $40 application fee. (see FAQ above) |
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Submit the required international application and other required materials to the Office of International Programs. The international application fee is $70 US Note: This fee is separate from the $40 MSW application fee mentioned above. |
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Have transcripts from any non-US institutions evaluated by a recognized evaluation service at the applicant’s expense and submitted to the Office of International Programs. Acceptable transcript evaluation companies include:
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Provide evidence of having taken the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) examination within the past two years. Minimum TOEFL scores required for admission to the MSW program are as follows:
Students without a score or with a low score should seek admission to the Intensive English Program. Native speakers of English or students who have earned a four-year degree from a US college or university are exempt from these requirements. Contact the Office of International Programs with any questions regarding the university’s application process, English language proficiency requirement or immigration-related inquiries. The need to take English courses may delay an applicant’s start in or extend the length of the MSW program. |
GET IN TOUCH WITH Social Work
Social Work
Benton Hall, Room 412
1700 SW College Ave.
Topeka, KS 66621
Phone & Email
Ph: 785.670.1616
social-work@washburn.edu
