Social Work - MSW in Social Work - Gallaudet University

The master of social work program at Gallaudet University prepares students for advanced social work practice with deaf and hard of hearing populations. Graduates will possess the knowledge and skills to enter the profession as practitioners in the various settings in which social workers practice, such as:

The graduate of this program will possess knowledge and skills in areas of direct practice with:

In addition, our M.S.W. graduates are prepared for areas of indirect practice such as:

Program of Study: Master of Social Work

The concentration consists of advanced content in all the curriculum areas, expanding and deepening knowledge and skills acquired during the foundation year and preparing the student with the special knowledge and skills needed for social work practice with deaf and hard of hearing populations. Students may elect to complete a major research project or thesis.

The M.S.W. program consists of 62 credit hours. American Sign Language courses in the ASL and Deaf Studies Department are strongly recommended. The field practicum entails fieldwork for two days a week, or 250 hours a semester, for the first two semesters of the program.

During the second or advanced year, students attend a block internship. For their final semester, students may elect to do their placements out of state or in another country.

The advanced curriculum, in the second year of the full-time program, is a concentration on the professional knowledge, skills, and values required for social work practice with deaf and hard of hearing populations. Among the areas included in the advanced concentration are:

Part-time Options

Students may wish to enroll on a less than full-time basis. Part-time options are available on a three-year schedule. The program must be completed within three years. The course plans are designed to preserve sequential learning.

Additional Information

Visit the Graduate School's Web site to learn more about the courses offered by the Department of Social Work.

For the program of study and requirements for the MSW in Social Work, click the link "Program of Study" in the right-side menu.

Admissions Procedures

Applicants for the MSW in Social Work must complete the application procedures and meet the requirements for graduate study at Gallaudet University. Visit the Graduate Admissions web site for more information and a checklist of application requirements. Detailed program information and course descriptions are also available in the Graduate Catalog.

DEADLINE	DATE
Last Date for Completed Application:	February 15
First Date for Consideration of Application:	No set date

Program Specific Requirements

GRE or MAT
Three Letters of Reference
Narrative Essay
Writing Sample recommended
On-Campus Interview Recommended (February-March)

Prerequisite Coursework

30 Hours of Liberal Arts or Humanities
Coursework in Human Biology

Conditional Admission

Occasionally, a student who is unable to satisfy a particular admission requirement but otherwise gives evidence of ability to succeed in a graduate social work program may be awarded admission conditionally. The student then has until the end of the first semester to remove those conditions. If the student does not remove those conditions, he or she will not be allowed to continue in the program.

Advanced Standing

Students who have graduated with bachelor's degrees in social work from Council on Social Work accredited programs may be eligible for advanced standing through the waiver of first semester courses. Up to 15 credits may be waived if students have received a grade of B or better in their undergraduate courses and are recommended for advanced standing by their undergraduate program. Waiver of field practicum credits requires the recommendation of the field practicum director. Admission with advanced standing is decided on an individual basis and is designed to prevent duplication of material learned in the applicant's undergraduate social work program. Students are encouraged to take electives up to the 62 credit limit.

MSW Program