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Program Overview
Program Delivery: On-campus
The WVU School of Social Work develops leaders in solving the most demanding social issues of our day through rigorous research, academic innovation and public service. Our faculty and students are empowered to extend their reach, deepen their impact and engage in real-world social change. They learn to critically analyze personal, familial and environmental factors affecting practice settings and practice techniques, and to advocate for those who confront barriers to achieving their fullest potential. The school’s programs prepare students for careers as professional social workers committed to public service in nonprofits, government, education, business and higher education.
Curriculum and Plan of Study
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Full Time Advanced Standing Degree Plan
Complete the degree in one calendar year (May/summer admission) -
Part Time Advanced Standing Degree Plan
Complete the degree in 2 years (fall admission) -
Full Time Regular Standing Degree Plan
Complete the degree in 2 years (fall admission) -
Part Time Regular Standing Degree Plan
Complete the degree in 3 years (fall admission) - Field Experience Info and Frequently Asked Questions
Admissions Requirements
What are the requirements to apply for Social Work at WVU?
University Requirements
To be eligible for admission into a graduate program at WVU an applicant must submit official, bachelors degree transcripts from a regionally accredited institution and hold a GPA of at least 2.75.
WVU operates decentralized admissions. Decentralized admissions allows each graduate program to set its own application requirements in addition to the University requirements.
Program Requirements
To be eligible for admission into the Social Work graduate program an applicant must submit the following documentation:
- Letters of Recommendation - Three
- Résumé /CV
- Statement of Purpose
- Essay/Writing Sample (Contact a Graduate Program Representative for a Prompt)
Additional application considerations:
- Please review detailed requirements here, including information about the admissions essay/writing sample.
Certain application requirements may be waived based on a preliminary review of an application by program.
International Applicants must also submit the documents required for international applicants.
Application Deadlines
- Fall: March 1
- Priority Deadline for Fall: January 15
- Priority Deadline for Summer: January 15
- Summer: March 1
Program Contact
Jacki Englehardt
MSW Admissions and Recruitment Coordinator