Social Work
What are the admission requirements to apply for Cleveland State’s MSW program?
Traditional Track
- Bachelor’s degree
- 2.75 GPA
- Transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework
- 2 letters of recommendation
- Essay
- No GRE required
Advanced Standing
- Bachelor of Social Work (from a CSWE-accredited program within the last 7 years)
- 3.0 cumulative GPA
- Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework
- 2 letters of recommendation
- Essay
Where can I find more information about applying to Cleveland State University?
You can find more information on our application page.
Are prerequisite courses required before applying to the Online MSW program?
No. Applicants for the traditional MSW program must have a completed bachelor's degree. No specific undergraduate major or prerequisite courses are required for admission.
Are prerequisite courses required before applying to the online advanced standing MSW program?
No. Applicants must hold a BSW from a CSWE-accredited program (from within the last 7 years), but there are no prerequisite courses required for admission.