Master of Social Work
Become a Social Work Professional
Our Master of Social Work (MSW) is designed to educate and prepare students for a career at an advanced level in the social work profession. The MSW will prepare students to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), qualifying them for a wider range of career opportunities (mental health, medical social work, child welfare, etc.) working with various populations (children, adolescents, adults, elderly, disabled, etc.).
Additional Recources
Prospective Students
A rigorous interdisciplinary program that includes Anthropology, Family Studies, Psychology,
Social Work, Sociology, and Substance Use Disorder Counseling.
Current Students
Find info regarding The field, Handbook, Calendar of Events, and Advising
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply for the full-time MSW program:
- Create account and provide information. Application + fee differ for International Students.
- Pay $45.00 fee and exit application. Re-enter application to submit remaining materials.
- Submit current resume that includes educational background and professional experience.
- Submit two-part essay that includes autobiographical statement (2-3 pages) and critical analysis of a clinical or policy issue (2 pages). More details available here.
- Provide name and email address of three professional references. References will be contacted via email to submit an electronic recommendation.
- Send all official university transcripts. If requesting an electronic copy from your university, official transcripts must be emailed to etranscriptr@uvu.edu. UVU transcripts are already on file and do not need to be requested.
