Master of Social Work (MSW) Program
Program Description
The new Master of Social Work (MSW) Program at Appalachian State University seeks to educate social workers who can contribute to the growth and success of the profession through skills in advanced clinical practice, leadership and supervision, community development and advocacy, and innovative program planning and administration. Graduates will be qualified to provide advanced social work practice to individuals, families, organizations, and communities.
The MSW Program at Appalachian State University is within the College of Arts and Sciences. Appalachian’s graduate programs are a part of the Cratis D. Williams Graduate School, which is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). The Appalachian State University Master of Social Work Program is accredited with the Council on Social Work Education.
New cohorts of the Master of Social Work program are scheduled to begin :
- August 2010: Full time on-campus MSW programs
and part time off campus program in Hickory, NC
- Advanced standing programs are available both on campus at the ASU Center in Hickory
- Advanced standing is available for on campus students who have a minimum 3.5 social work GPA, a BSW in the past seven years, and meet minimum GRE score requirements.
- The Advanced Standing transitional seminar will be offered in Boone during summer 2010.
- Admissions Requirements
- Cratis D. Williams Graduate School application
- Application Package
- Personal Statement
- GPA calculator
- Accreditation
- Curriculum
- MSW Student Handbook
- Field Education
- Distance Education
- Faculty and Staff Information
- Full Time Program Schedule
- Part Time Program Schedule
- Mission Statement
- Scholarships
- Examples of MSW Syllabi
- Links
For more information about the Social Work Program, contact:
Gail Leedy, Ph.D
Professor and Chair of Social Work
Department of Social Work
9H Chapell Wilson Hall
Boone, NC 28608-2115
828-262-6477
leedyg@appstate.edu
