Masters Degree Program

Joint Master's Degree Program Overview-UA Main Campus

Distance-learning technology, utilizing interactive video and audio systems, links faculty and students at the two institutions.

The Joint MSW Program offers:

• Preparation for the advanced practice of social work
• A degree program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
• Part-time study
• Evening/weekend courses
• Regional field placements
• Advanced standing program for qualifying students with a BSW

School of Social Work Program Orientation
SAVE THE DATE!
Saturday, August 3, 2013 
Brecksville Community Center
   1 Community Drive, Cleveland, Ohio  44141 440-546-2300 www.brecksville.oh.us/ 
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 
    A.M. - Orientation to Joint Program
    P.M. - Orientation to Field Education Experience

Who should attend? 
Entire Day - Full-time Foundation Day & Evening MSW students entering the program in Fall 2013
A.M. Only  -  Part-time First year MSW Students entering the program in Fall 2013
P.M. Only  -  Part-time Second year MSW Students entered the program in Fall 2012

Who should not attend?
Advanced Standing students - program orientation will occur separately

2014 MSW Application Information-UA Main Campus

• MSW Admission Guidelines
• MSW Application Checklist
• MSW Preferred Program Format
• MSW Applicant Recommendation Form
• MSW Admissions Cover Letter
• The University of Akron Graduate School Application (Deadline Monday,  2/17/14)
• Application for A Graduate Assistantship (Please note: The School of Social Work does not require three additional references when applying for a graduate assistantship. Deadline Monday, 2/17/14)