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Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology
Program Requirements
* Personal statement
* Bachelor's Degree or advanced undergraduate in psychology or a related field
* Two letters of recommendation from individuals who are familiar with your professional and academic skills
* Undergraduate and graduate (if available) transcripts
* Minimum GPA 3.0 in undergraduate
Personal Statement Instructions
Describe your interests in learning about MTSS, your professional aspirations after completing this degree, and any additional information about your qualifications or training needs that might better characterize your fit within this program.Visit Graduate School of Applied and Professional PsychologyDeadlinesTermU.S.Non-U.S.TermFall 2025U.S.Sep 1, 2025Non-U.S.Sep 1, 2025TermSpring 2026U.S.Jan 15, 2026Non-U.S.Jan 15, 2026TermFall 2026U.S.Sep 1, 2026Non-U.S.Sep 1, 2026School of Social Work
Program Requirements
An MSW from a CSWE accredited program (if an international student, an MSW or equivalent from a comparable accrediting institution), 3 years post MSW experience, a license to practice social work is required (exceptions will be considered), a license to practice clinical social work is preferred, an interview for qualified applicants, a personal statement, online application fee, transcripts from all colleges attended, three letters of recommendation (choose individuals who can write about your past clinical experience, your current work, and your intentions for pursuing doctoral education), curriculum vitae, a copy of current license, and a writing sample (Theoretical Orientation and Case Vignette, Area of Inquiry). For more information on applying, visit https://socialwork.rutgers.edu/admissions/dsw/application.
Personal Statement Instructions
The admission’s committee will be reading the personal statement and writing sample for evidence of the applicant's experience, competence, and commitment. In writing the essay consider the following: 1) What motivates you to seek a DSW at this time in your career? 2) Why did you choose Rutgers to pursue a DSW degree? 3) What are your career objectives, and how will a doctoral degree help you to achieve them? 4) If you are not currently licensed to practice clinical social work, please tell us why. 5) Optional: if you are currently working as a supervisor or in a macro-related agency setting, please tell us how the Rutgers DSW will enhance your leadership ability.
Visit School of Social WorkDeadlinesTermU.S.Non-U.S.TermFall 2025U.S.Apr 15, 2025Non-U.S.N/ATermFall 2026U.S.Apr 1, 2026Non-U.S.N/ASchool of Social Work
Program Requirements
BA/BS required, Online application and Application Fee, Transcripts from all colleges attended, Three Letters of Professional/Academic Recommendation, and Resume.Test Requirements
NonePersonal Statement Instructions
Please address each of the questions below in a typed narrative. You may add any additional information that may be helpful to the admissions committee. The personal statement must be typed and 750-1,000 words in total. Students applying for readmission should review the reapplication process guidelines. 1. What are your reasons for applying to Rutgers University School of Social Work? Discuss how your personal, professional, and/or community experiences and values affected your decision. 2. Select and describe a social problem of concern to you and describe how you believe professional social workers can help alleviate this issue. 3. What skills and strengths would you gain from Rutgers University School of Social Work that would help you to address the problem you described in question 2? 4. After carefully reviewing the program requirements--including field education hours and course load expectations--please describe how you will manage to fulfill the program requirements, while balancing field education weekday hours and academic work with other life commitments. Applicants to the 100% Online and Intensive Weekend MSW programs should specifically discuss preparation for these formats.Visit School of Social WorkDeadlinesTermU.S.Non-U.S.TermFall 2025U.S.Feb 15, 2025Non-U.S.Feb 15, 2025TermFall 2026U.S.Feb 15, 2026Non-U.S.Feb 15, 2026School of Social Work
Program Requirements
The Full-Time (2 year option) is now closed for Fall 2021. The Part-Time (3 or 4 year) option remains open for Fall 2021.
BA/BS required, online application and application fee, transcripts from all colleges attended, three letters of professional/academic recommendation, and Resume.Personal Statement Instructions
Please address each of the questions below in a typed narrative. You may add any additional information that may be helpful to the admissions committee. The personal statement must be typed and 750-1,000 words in total. Students applying for readmission should review the reapplication process guidelines. 1. What are your reasons for applying to Rutgers University School of Social Work? Discuss how your personal, professional, and/or community experiences and values affected your decision. 2. Select and describe a social problem of concern to you and describe how you believe professional social workers can help alleviate this issue. 3. What skills and strengths would you gain from Rutgers University School of Social Work that would help you to address the problem you described in question 2? 4. After carefully reviewing the program requirements--including field education hours and course load expectations--please describe how you will manage to fulfill the program requirements, while balancing field education weekday hours and academic work with other life commitments. Applicants to the 100% Online and Intensive Weekend MSW programs should specifically discuss preparation for these formats.Visit School of Social WorkDeadlinesTermU.S.Non-U.S.TermFall 2025U.S.Aug 1, 2025Non-U.S.Feb 15, 2025TermFall 2026U.S.Aug 1, 2026Non-U.S.Feb 15, 2026School of Social Work
Program Requirements
BA/BS+1 year human service experience required. 3.0 Undergrad GPA, or evidence of ability to do graduate level work (i.e., non-matric social work courses or other graduate credits).
The Intensive Weekend Program application process:- Applicant submits PERSONAL STATEMENT, ALL OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS, THREE PROFESSIONAL LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION (including CURRENT WORK SUPERVISOR'S recommendation), RESUME, and application fee, by February 6
- Applicants who meet admission requirements will be required to submit an APPLICATION SUPPLEMENT/FIELD PLAN.
Personal Statement Instructions
Please address each of the questions below in a typed narrative. You may add any additional information that may be helpful to the admissions committee. The personal statement must be typed and 750-1,000 words in total. Students applying for readmission should review the reapplication process guidelines. 1. What are your reasons for applying to Rutgers University School of Social Work? Discuss how your personal, professional, and/or community experiences and values affected your decision. 2. Select and describe a social problem of concern to you and describe how you believe professional social workers can help alleviate this issue. 3. What skills and strengths would you gain from Rutgers University School of Social Work that would help you to address the problem you described in question 2? 4. After carefully reviewing the program requirements--including field education hours and course load expectations--please describe how you will manage to fulfill the program requirements, while balancing field education weekday hours and academic work with other life commitments. Applicants to the 100% Online and Intensive Weekend MSW programs should specifically discuss preparation for these formats.Visit School of Social WorkDeadlinesTermU.S.Non-U.S.TermFall 2025U.S.Feb 15, 2025Non-U.S.Feb 15, 2025TermFall 2026U.S.Feb 15, 2026Non-U.S.Feb 15, 2026School of Social Work
Program Requirements
The Full-Time (2 year option) is now closed for Fall 2021. The Part-Time (3 or 4 year) option remains open for Fall 2021.
BA/BS required, online application and application fee, transcripts from all colleges attended, three letters of professional/academic recommendation, and Resume.Personal Statement Instructions
Please address each of the questions below in a typed narrative. You may add any additional information that may be helpful to the admissions committee. The personal statement must be typed and 750-1,000 words in total. Students applying for readmission should review the reapplication process guidelines. 1. What are your reasons for applying to Rutgers University School of Social Work? Discuss how your personal, professional, and/or community experiences and values affected your decision. 2. Select and describe a social problem of concern to you and describe how you believe professional social workers can help alleviate this issue. 3. What skills and strengths would you gain from Rutgers University School of Social Work that would help you to address the problem you described in question 2? 4. After carefully reviewing the program requirements--including field education hours and course load expectations--please describe how you will manage to fulfill the program requirements, while balancing field education weekday hours and academic work with other life commitments. Applicants to the 100% Online and Intensive Weekend MSW programs should specifically discuss preparation for these formats.Visit School of Social WorkDeadlinesTermU.S.Non-U.S.TermFall 2025U.S.Feb 15, 2025Non-U.S.Feb 15, 2025TermFall 2026U.S.Feb 15, 2026Non-U.S.Feb 15, 2026School of Social Work
Program Requirements
The Full-Time (2 year option) is now closed for Fall 2021. The Part-Time (3 or 4 year) option remains open for Fall 2021.
BA/BS required, online application and application fee, transcripts from all colleges attended, three letters of professional/academic recommendation, and Resume.Personal Statement Instructions
Please address each of the questions below in a typed narrative. You may add any additional information that may be helpful to the admissions committee. The personal statement must be typed and 750-1,000 words in total. Students applying for readmission should review the reapplication process guidelines. 1. What are your reasons for applying to Rutgers University School of Social Work? Discuss how your personal, professional, and/or community experiences and values affected your decision. 2. Select and describe a social problem of concern to you and describe how you believe professional social workers can help alleviate this issue. 3. What skills and strengths would you gain from Rutgers University School of Social Work that would help you to address the problem you described in question 2? 4. After carefully reviewing the program requirements--including field education hours and course load expectations--please describe how you will manage to fulfill the program requirements, while balancing field education weekday hours and academic work with other life commitments. Applicants to the 100% Online and Intensive Weekend MSW programs should specifically discuss preparation for these formats.Visit School of Social WorkDeadlinesTermU.S.Non-U.S.TermFall 2025U.S.Feb 15, 2025Non-U.S.Feb 15, 2025TermFall 2026U.S.Feb 15, 2026Non-U.S.Feb 15, 2026School of Social Work
Program Requirements
You must provide transcripts from an accredited college or university showing an awarded baccalaureate degree.Visit School of Social WorkDeadlinesTermU.S.Non-U.S.TermSummer 2025U.S.May 1, 2025Non-U.S.May 1, 2025TermFall 2025U.S.Aug 15, 2025Non-U.S.Aug 15, 2025TermSpring 2026U.S.Jan 1, 2026Non-U.S.Jan 1, 2026TermSummer 2026U.S.May 1, 2026Non-U.S.May 1, 2026TermFall 2026U.S.Aug 15, 2026Non-U.S.Aug 15, 2026School of Social Work
Visit School of Social WorkProgram Requirements
You must provide transcripts from an accredited college or university showing an awarded baccalaureate degree.The School of Graduate Studies - New Brunswick
Program Requirements
Personal statement, official transcripts, resume, and three letters of recommendation. MSW or related master's degree.Test Requirements
GRE General Recommended
Personal Statement Instructions
Please include the following in your personal statement. Discuss your reasons for applying to the Rutgers PhD program in social work. Describe your relevant research experience, and policy, practice, and/or community experience. In what ways do your emerging research ideas address human rights, with particular focus on issues of social, racial, economic, or environmental justice? How might these ideas work to advance diversity, equity and inclusion? Comment on your skills and strengths. Discuss your PhD career aspirations and substantive areas of interest for study and research. You may include additional information that may be helpful to the admissions committee.Visit The School of Graduate Studies - New BrunswickDeadlinesTermU.S.Non-U.S.TermFall 2026U.S.Dec 15, 2025Non-U.S.Dec 15, 2025