100% Online Bachelor of Social Work: Admission Requirements
Applications for admission to the Social Work program are accepted in the Fall and Spring semesters. Detailed information about the application, the application process, and due date is available on the program website.
Candidates are encouraged to apply for admission to the program in the second semester of their sophomore year. Practice courses can only be taken by students who have been formally admitted to the Program.
The following criteria must be met to be admitted to Methodist University:
| Complete Application |
| A high school diploma or GED |
| Transcripts |
Requirements for Admission to the Social Work Program
Admission to the Social Work Program is granted by the Social Work Admissions Committee and is a separate process from admission to the university. Students are evaluated for admission to the program based on the following criteria:
- A cumulative grade (GPA) point average of 2.25 or better on all completed academic work
- Completion of ENG 1010 and ENG 1040 with a grade of C or better completed in residence or through equivalent transfer credit
- Completion of SWK 2310, 2400, and 3150 with a grade of C or better and a GPA of 2.75 or higher in courses with a SWK prefix
- Submission of an online application to the Social Work Program after the above requirements have been met
- Completion of a virtual interview with the Social Work Admissions Committee
Applications for admission to the Social Work program are accepted in the Fall and Spring semesters. Detailed information about the application, the application process, and due dates is available on the program website.
Candidates are encouraged to apply for admission to the program in the second semester of their sophomore year. Practice courses can only be taken by students who have been formally admitted to the Program.
Requirements for Progression to Field Internship
Acceptance to Field Internship is not automatic. Formal admission to the Social Work program is required as well as:
- Submission and approval of a completed online field application
- Completion of all field internship prerequisites or approval by the Department Chair/Program Director and the Director of Field Education
- A GPA of 2.75 or higher and a grade of C or better in all required social work courses (SWK prefix)
- An overall GPA of 2.25 or higher in all completed degree requirements at Methodist University
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Transfer Credit
You can transfer up to 93 credits (or 75% of the program) toward your degree.
Methodist University generally accepts credits for courses completed with a grade of C or higher from other regionally accredited institutions of higher education.
To find out whether or not you are eligible, you can request more information or call us at 910.212.4956.
When to Apply
Apply now or call us at 910.212.4956 to make sure you’re enrolled for your intended start date. There are three program entry points per year, and applications are due approximately three weeks before each term. When you apply, you’ll hear back in about one to two weeks.