What are the admission requirements to be considered for admission at NYUs Silver School of Social Work?
You must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 60 liberal arts credits; a strong academic record demonstrating an ability to handle intellectual graduate education; the capacity to conceptualize and make judgments; strong writing and verbal skills; knowledge of and a commitment to social work; emotional maturity, personal regard for others, respect for diversity and a capacity for self-awareness and personal growth; and a commitment to the values that underscore the social work profession. Readiness for social work education includes related work or volunteer experience and undergraduate courses in social and behavioral sciences. When an applicant does not have these, the admission committee examines an applicant’s involvement in community activities or participation in organizations committed to humanistic values. Click here to read more about the requirements for the MSW Program.
