Social work MSW

[u/wiredroze]

Good morning ! Ive been doing some research on potential graduate schools I could attend and UNCC is my top 3!

I wanted to enroll in Psych but saw a few post mentioning how disfigured the program seems to be :( … and has been

The admission page is a bit confusing and I would really appreciate if someone could tell me any pre request I should obtain before applying! Thank you !

[u/Kaitbs]

Hey there, so I’m in the social work program as a BSW. You’re wanting to apply to the MSW program, right?

So, the admissions page is a bit confusing, cause I just recently applied for the program myself. This is everything you’ll need;

• 75$ Application Fee
• Residency Verification
• 3.0 GPA or higher
• 3 letters of recommendation (academic is preferred but can also be job supervisors)
• Updated Resume
• Any transcripts from previous schools
• Statement of Purpose which is asks for the following in no more than 4 pages:

• Describe why you want to be a masters level social worker • Discuss how the MSW program at UNC Charlotte will help you achieve your career goals • Describe the population(s) and/or social problem(s) you are interested in • Identify a social, economic, or environmental challenge in the NC/Charlotte region and how you, as a masters level social worker, might intervene. • Using the NASW Code of Ethics, describe how you think a social worker can bring about social change.

I hope that’s helpful! Feel free to send me a message if you have any other questions and I’ll be happy to help :)

[u/Late-Coach5824 → u/Kaitbs]

hi! I just enrolled in the BSW program. I'm considered lower level. Do you have any advice insight for someone just coming into the program? I’m still going to work full time, but registered for 3 classes and feeling nervous about it.

thank you :)

[u/Kaitbs → u/Late-Coach5824]

I’ve been working full time throughout going through the BSW program and it’s actually been relatively manageable. The professors are great, they all seem to acknowledge that students often also have jobs outside of school and that reflects in the course work they assign. In my opinion at least.

What 3 classes did you registered for, if you don’t mind me asking.

[u/Late-Coach5824 → u/Kaitbs]

That’s good news to hear. I registered for sowk 2182, stat 1222, and I need to grab another. I signed up for a psych 1101L,but I don’t think I need it. I’ll see about bio 1110. I won’t be able to talk with an advisor until Jan.10th. 

[u/Kaitbs → u/Late-Coach5824]

If you can get into degree works, it should show you if you already have Bio and Psych or any other prerequisites.

[u/Late-Coach5824 → u/Kaitbs]

I have psych, but don’t have the lab. I was kinda confused if I needed it or not. Bio I definitely need though and the lab. I’ve been to community college before and was able to bring in some transfer credits. It’s been awhile since I’ve been in school. It’s brand new to me again. 

[u/Kaitbs → u/Late-Coach5824]

Oh I see, sorry, I missed the L at the end of bio. Do you know who your academic advisor is already? I’m trying to remember if you can just take the lab without the main course alongside it. Cause otherwise, you probably won’t need the lab then. You know what I mean? I would keep it registered just in case, but definitely keep a note of it to check with your advisor when you can meet with them.

[u/speedystrawberry]

The admissions requirements were mentioned by an awesome person above already, but I’m a first year in the MSW program at UNCC so if you have any program specific questions feel free to shoot me a message, I’d be happy to answer your questions!

[u/patitapati]

Hi there! I’m currently in the MSW program! In terms of things you should do before-I would say definitely have all your experiences listed, and really throw in any clinical skills! The academic recommendations help a ton as well! The MSW program is not highly competitive, but they definitely pick and choose, and it’s a little stressful. From my own experience-make a seriously banging resume and statement of purpose and you should be fine! The instructions provided from another poster is definitely what you should stick to in terms of topic! :) If you have any questions though please feel free to reach out! :)