About Master’s Program,
Saint Louis University’s Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) prepares social work professionals to work with vulnerable populations facing health, social and economic challenges.
Social workers are educationally prepared to provide services including therapy, policy advocacy, case management, group work, crisis intervention, children and family practice and leadership for nonprofit organizations. M.S.W. level social workers are employed in a wide variety of human service organizations including family and community centers, mental health and treatment centers, hospitals, schools, nonprofit agencies, residential children’s or adult centers, justice centers and many more organizations.
Master’s Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
Undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0
Earned grades of ‘B’ or better in undergraduate social work courses
Completed their bachelor’s in a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
No additional transfer credits will be accepted.
Master’s Funding Coverage,
We recognize that cost can be a concern when choosing to continue your education and have identified the following financial aid resources to assist you.
All new incoming students will receive a partial scholarship upon admittance thanks to our generous alumni and benefactors. Students may also qualify for federal graduate student loans and apply for assistantship and fellowship opportunities.
Current students may be eligible for conference/training funding, graduate assistantships and scholarships.
Application Requirement,
Application form
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Two letters of recommendation (one academic, one professional)
One academic letter from a professor who has evaluated your academic performance in the classroom.
If you are entering the program directly from an undergraduate program, you may submit two academic letters.
One professional letter from a supervisor who has evaluated your work in the field or related volunteer experience.
If you have been out of school five or more years, you may submit two professional letters.
Résumé
Professional Statement
Application Deadline,
Aug 01, 2025
Application Fee,
Does not require an application fee.
