Master of Social Work (MSW) Admission Guide
Learn more about the admissions process for the Master of Social Work (MSW) program at Purdue University Northwest!
PNW’s MSW program prepares you to be a competent, professional and ethical advanced generalist social worker.
How to Apply
Fall 2025 Preferred Application Deadline: April 1, 2025
PNW’s Office of Graduate Studies is ready to assist you throughout the application process! From fees to transcripts, see the next step to pursuing your MSW at PNW!
Traditional MSW Program Length
Two Years (part-time options available) | 57 Credits
Admissions Requirements
- A cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 (based on a 4.0 system) with a Baccalaureate degree from accredited colleges and universities attended;
- Completion of the following behavioral science coursework:
- at least one course in psychology, sociology or anthropology;
- at least one course in American history, American government or economics;
- at least one course in human biology;
- at least one course in statistics.
Advanced Standing Program Length
One Year | 36 Credits
Admissions Requirements
The Advanced Standing pathway is for students who received a Baccalaureate degree in Social Work (BSW) from a CSWE-accredited program with a cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 (based on a 4.0 system).
We are currently accepting applications only for the Traditional MSW program.
Advanced Standing cohort will begin in Summer 2026 with the deadline of January 15, 2026.
Accreditation
Our MSW program is currently in pre-candidacy with the Council on Social Work Education.
Have questions? You can email us at socialwork@pnw.edu.