August 2026
Northern Kentucky University
Nunn Drive,
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS,
Kentucky,
41099, South, United States
Standard MSW Degree Eligibility
To be eligible for admission to the Standard MSW Program, applicants must meet the following qualifications:
A bachelors degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education, with a minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Undergraduate foundation courses, completed with a C or higher, in psychology, sociology, and statistics.
Advanced Standing MSW Program Eligibility
To be eligible for admission to the Advanced Standing MSW Program, applicants must meet the following qualifications:
A CSWE-accredited bachelors in social work (BSW) degree from a regionally accredited institution, with a total cumulative undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
A statistics course with a final grade of a C or higher
A minimum of 3.5 GPA in social work courses
English Language Requirements:
TOEFL: 79 IBT or 550 PBT
IELTS: 6.5 band
Advanced Standing: Summer deadline: April 15
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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