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BAM - Social Work - MSW

Fall Deadlines

Standard Deadline: June 01, 2027

Academically strong Mason undergraduates with a commitment to research or graduate or professional studies can apply for an accelerated Master’s program and earn a Bachelor’s and a Master’s in as little as five years.

Application Requirements

College Transcripts Goals Statement Recommendation Letters
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Program-Specific Instructions

Students will be considered for admission into the BAM Pathway after completion of a minimum of 60 credits 

  • GPA 3.2 or higher  
  • Two Letters of Recommendation  
    • One from Professor  
    • One from an individual who can attest to high standards of professionalism (e.g. employment supervisor)  
    • § Professionals best suited are: faculty members or university administrators who can attest to academic capabilities, academic potential for graduate study, and professionalism within the classroom; and practicum instructors or employment or service supervisors who can attest to professionalism outside of the classroom setting. 
  • 2-page Goal Statement addressing the questions below:  
    • Why are you applying to the Social Work, BSW/Social Work, Accelerated MSW program? 
    • How will earning an MSW help you achieve your professional goals? 
    • What have you learned from successes and/or challenges in your past educational and professional experiences? Please use specific examples as applicable. 
  • Students must have minimum of 75 undergraduate credits before registering for graduate level courses  
  • Students must successfully complete BSW requirements