College of Health Science and Human Service : MSW Program

Be sure to fill out all materials including:

• The MSW Program Application,
• The MSW Field Experience Application,
• Three MSW Applicant Recommendation Forms with three accompanying letters, 
• Your Personal Statement.
• Finally, complete the College of Graduate Studies application (either online or download it and hand it in with your other materials) and then have your official transcripts sent to the College of Graduate Studies.

REMEMBER: Your application will not be reviewed until all materials are in.

Please forward your entire application packet to:

The University of Toledo
College of Graduate Studies
2801 W. Bancroft St. Mail Stop # 933
Toledo, OH 43606.

Please be sure to read the entire admissions packet, as it provides important details and deadlines regarding the program and the admissions process. This packet contains the following items:

• l  Application to UT’s Graduate School
• l  Application to the MSW Program
• l  Personal Statement
• l  Recommendations:  Three MSW Applicant Recommendations forms with attached letters
• l  Letter of recommendation Right to Review Waiver
• l  Field Placement Application
• l  Graduate Assistant Application

 If you have any questions, we invite you to explore the website or please feel free to contact:

Dr. Terry Cluse-Tolar Graduate Program Director 
419-530-4397 or through email at tcluset@utnet.utoledo.edu  

For additional program information, please call or E-mail

The Social Work Department Office Secretary
Deb Gossert at 419 530-4140
deb.gossert@utoledo.edu

A complete MSW application packet will include:

• A completed application to The University of Toledo College of Graduate Studies (details are provided below). 
• A completed MSW program application (details are provided below).
• Your personal statement (details are provided below).
• Three MSW Applicant Recommendation forms (do not use the College of Graduate Studies forms). The MSW Applicant Recommendation forms are to be completed by references selected by the applicant who meet the program’s guidelines for references, which are detailed below.
• An official transcript and two copies of the original from each institution attended (details are provided below).
• GRE test scores (required) if the applicant has a GPA below 2.70.
• For students who wish to transfer into UT’s MSW program from another MSW program and who have completed MSW field hours: a copy of their MSW field evaluation.  This evaluation must be sent to the Department of Social Work (MSW Committee Chair, 2801 W. Bancroft St., MS 119, Toledo, Ohio 43606) by the MSW program from which the student is transferring.
• International applicants: 
  • International applicants must submit GRE test scores. 
  • International, non-English speaking applicants who have not received their undergraduate degrees in the U.S. must submit a TOEFL score of 213 if taken by computer and 550 if taken by pencil and paper, before being admitted to the graduate school and social work program.  An official copy of your test scores must be sent to the Graduate School.
  • International applicants must provide an original bank statement of financial support in English.
• $45 (U.S. dollars) non-refundable application fee.  The check or money order is to be made out to The University of Toledo.  Please include on the check your name and “MSW Program.” Attach the check to the front of the completed College of Graduate Studies application form.

Be sure to complete all sections of the form and sign it.  If more space is needed to describe your work experience, please include an additional sheet following the same format as the application form. 

Graduate Assistant Application  Click here to fill out APPLICATION

The admitting departments assign graduate assistantships. Applications for consideration as a graduate assistant may be made by completing the assistantship application which should be submitted simultaneously with the Graduate Application above. Assignments are usually made in early February and March for the upcoming Fall term.

MSW Program Application   Click here to DOWNLOAD APPLICATION

Be sure to complete all sections of the form and sign it. If more space is needed to describe your volunteer experience, please include an additional sheet following the same format as the application form.

Please note that you are asked to indicate your first and second preference of concentrations: mental health and child and family practice. Your ranking of these concentrations does not guarantee that you will be admitted to your first choice.  

MSW Applicant Recommendation Form  Click here to DOWNLOAD APPLICATION

Submit three supporting recommendations, each in a sealed envelope signed by the recommender.  

• One evaluation must be completed by a person who has been directly responsible for assessing your human service-related work or volunteer experience.  If you have no human service-related work or volunteer experience, the recommender must be able to assess other work and/or volunteer experience you have had.
• One evaluation must be completed by a person who can assess your academic performance.  If you completed your last academic coursework more than eight (8) years ago, you may substitute a second human service-related work or volunteer performance recommendation. 
• The third recommendation form may be completed by someone who can assess either your academic or work/volunteer performance.
• Each recommender must complete the recommendation form and attach a letter of recommendation

MSW Field Experience Application Click here to DOWNLOAD APPLICATION

Be sure to fill out all parts of the field application and submit as instructed

Personal Statement 

Provide a double-spaced four-five (4-5) page statement (12 pt. font) that addresses the following topics:

• Factors that influenced your decision to become a social worker and pursue an advanced degree.  How will this degree help you achieve your professional goals?
• (Briefly) A pressing social and economic justice issue, what makes this issue particularly salient, and ways you might address it as a masters-level social worker.
• Your experience in the area of social and economic justice and any of your goals in this area beyond those addressed in the first part of this question.
• Accomplishments you believe are relevant, including ways in which you have demonstrated leadership in arenas such as employment, volunteerism, Peace Corps, Americorps/VISTA, and military service

Official Transcripts 

One official academic transcript and two copies are required from each college/university you have attended, including those at which you were enrolled for academic credit as a non-degree student and/or credits which you transferred to another college. All transcripts must bear the official seal and signature of the institution attended and must be sent directly to the College of Graduate Studies. Be aware that a request for transcripts may take a few weeks. It is your responsibility to make sure that the required transcripts reach the College of Graduate Studies in a timely manner.

REMEMBER: ALL COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKET MATERIALS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO:

The College of Graduate Studies
2801 W. Bancroft St. Mail Stop # 933
Toledo, OH 43606