Master of Social Work MSW - Full Time MSW at University of Wisconsin Madison

University of Wisconsin Madison

United States of America, Madison

University Rank:#110

The Social Work MSW - Full Time MSW at University of Wisconsin Madison is a Full Time Master program offered at the university's main campus in Madison , United States of America. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 2 years. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on September 7, 2027.

About Master of Social Work MSW - Full Time MSW

The MSW program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Full-Time MSW Program students attending on a full-time basis generally complete the program in two academic years. Full-Time MSW Program attending part-time complete it in four. Students from CSWE-accredited undergraduate social work programs may be granted up to one year of advanced standing in the Full-Time Program for comparable coursework taken prior to enrollment.

This is a named option within the Social Work MSW. A broader overview of the School, our MSW Program Goals, the MSW Curriculum, and Field Education can be found on the Social Work MSW Overview page.

You can also review:

the Learning Outcomes for the MSW Program;
the MSW Program Accreditation standing and MSW competencies; and,
more information about Certification and Licensure.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Social Work MSW - Full Time MSW at University of Wisconsin Madison

Entry Requirements

A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or a comparable degree from an international institution is required. International applicants must have a degree comparable to a regionally accredited U.S. bachelor’s degree. You must have completed your undergraduate degree, or similar, before starting graduate school.

A minimum undergraduate grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00 on the equivalent of the last 60 semester hours (approximately two years of work) or a master’s degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 is required. Applicants from an international institution must demonstrate strong academic achievement comparable to a 3.00 for an undergraduate or master’s degree. The Graduate School will use your institution’s grading scale. Do not convert your grades to a 4.00 scale.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 7
TOEFLMin 93

English Program Requirements

Every applicant whose native language is not English, or whose undergraduate instruction was not in English, must provide an English proficiency test score. TOEFL scores must be submitted electronically via ETS. IELTS scores can be submitted electronically or by paper. Our office address is: UW-Madison Graduate School, Office of Admissions, 232 Bascom Hall, 500 Lincoln Drive, Madison, WI 53706. Your score will not be accepted if it is more than two years old from the start of your admission term. Country of citizenship does not exempt applicants from this requirement. Language of instruction at the college or university level and how recent the language instruction was taken are the determining factors in meeting this requirement.

Applicants are exempt if:

Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Social Work MSW - Full Time MSW at University of Wisconsin Madison

Application Fee 60

Master of Social Work MSW - Full Time MSW at University of Wisconsin Madison

University of Wisconsin Madison

United States of America, Madison