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Admission Requirements

The Advanced Standing full- or part-time Master of Social Work program is open to graduates of recognized universities with:

• a BSW or an equivalent honours undergraduate social work degree
• at least a B+ average in the last two years of study
• a minimum of two years of related social work experience (paid and/or voluntary) is preferred (but not required).

Individuals who do not have a BSW, but have completed the first year of a two-year MSW degree (including Practicum) are eligible to apply as well. This first year of MSW work is the basis of admission only and will not count towards credit towards the York MSW.

The two-year MSW program is geared towards applicants with a passion for social work and who currently have:

• an honours degree in another related discipline. Related disciplines may include Sociology, Women's Studies or International Development Studies. We look for candidates with a degree from a recognized university, with a minimum B+ average in the last two years of study.
• successfully completed an undergraduate research methods course.
• They must also have relevant professional, volunteer or personal experiences that demonstrate a commitment to social justice and the potential for social work practice. A minimum of two years of experience in social work/social justice work (paid and/or voluntary) is preferred (but not required).

All applicants must provide:

• a written statement (2 pages, i.e., 500 words) discussing the rationale for applying to the social work program at York University, and specifying areas of practice and research interests (submit hard copy)
• curriculum vitae (submit hard copy)
• three letters of reference. one should be academic, one should be professional, and the third can be either (although academic is preferred) (submitted electronically as part of the application)
• TWO official sealed copies of transcripts from each
  post-secondary institution attended

Questions about the application process? Please see the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

For more information on what's required please visit the graduate social work admissions page.