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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
  • Copies of BSW field evaluations 

Where can I find more information about applying to Cleveland State University? 

You can find more information on our application page.