Master of Social Work

MISSION STATEMENT

The MSW program at Bowling Green State University prepares social workers for advanced practice and professional leadership. Using an empowerment approach, students incorporate resiliency, strengths, and scientific evidence as the building blocks of change. We are committed to engage in ethical practice that recognizes intersectionality and advances human rights and social, economic, racial, and environmental justice.

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Student Handbook

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MSW Students

INFORMATION SESSIONS

These meetings are opportunities to learn more about graduate school in general, and the BGSU MSW Program specifically. Topics covered will be admission process and deadlines, curriculum and degree plans, deadlines, financial aid and scholarship opportunities, and other questions from those attending.

o Wednesday, October 9, 2024 from 6:30-8:00 in Room 108 HHS. Please RSVP to Dr Peggy Adams at padams@bgsu.edu if you would like to attend.

o Wednesday, November 6, 2024 from 6:30-8:00 online. Please RSVP to Dr Peggy Adams at padams@bgsu.edu to obtain the zoom link for the meeting.

The MSW Program has been fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) since June 2020.

ADMISSION INFORMATION

The MSW Program is not supported for students with F-1 visa status.

The GRE is NOT required.

All application materials are submitted to the Graduate College and must meet the MSW admission requirements.

Deadlines for Accepting Applications:

Advanced Standing ~ Priority: December 1^st/Final: February 1^st

Regular Standing ~ Priority: January 5^th/Final April 1^st

Enrollment capacity is limited, therefore early applications have greater opportunity for acceptance.

Entrance into the MSW Program is a competitive process, therefore meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

Graduate Student Senate

We want to thank Megan Chynoweth for her work this past year as our Graduate Student Senate Representative.

Kris Alvarez

Hello! My name is Kristopher Alvarez and I am the Graduate Student Senate representative for the College of Social Work at the Human and Health Services Center at BGSU. Interesting facts about me are I like traveling, play guitar, music, and I've lived in 3 different countries and 5 states in the US. I worked in personal insurance for most of my adult life until I made a career change towards Accounting in 2021, only to make another career change a few years later into social work after certain life experiences transpired. I am looking forward to being the GSS rep for the College of Social Work and getting to know you all over the school year. Thank you!

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Testimonial

“My experience at BGSU was most valuable in shaping my career in social work. There is something special about being part of a program that truly cares about its students and the profession. I credit the faculty and curriculum with providing me the tools to successfully complete a graduate program and to adapt my skills across all areas of social work.”
Julie Pratt, MSW, LISW-S
Clinical Director, Harbor Behavioral Health

“I liked BGSU’s undergraduate program in social work so much that I waited to pursue my master’s degree in social work until BGSU established its program. It was worth the wait! It was a smaller program, so you get the one-on-one attention. The professors know your history. It’s neat to be able to grow with the professors and the department. The program is super flexible, especially for the working person. I was working 40 hours a week and it was nice to do one class online and one in person. I was still able to complete the program in two years."

Lindsay Gregorin, ‘19
Medical Social Worker, St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo, Ohio

Updated: 10/17/2024 09:19AM