Future Students
Thank you for your interest in the Master of Social Work programs at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Please be sure to contact us with any questions.
To apply to either the Traditional or the Advanced Standing program, you must follow the requirements for admission to both the College of Graduate Studies and Research and the MSW Program.
Applications open beginning October 1 of each year with a January 15 priority review deadline. Applicants meeting the January 15 deadline are given priority consideration for admission. Applications received after the priority deadline are reviewed until space in the Advanced Standing cohort and the Traditional (2-year) cohort is full. The MSW program is still accepting applications for the Traditional (2-year) MSW program that starts Fall 2024.
Program Options
The MSW program has two options: the Traditional 2-Year (TY) Program and the Advanced Standing (AS) Program. Each has a different start term and set of admission requirements.
Traditional 2-Year (TR) Program
This program is the only option for students who do not hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited social work program. It follows a traditional 2-year timeline with 59 credits required for completion, and it begins in the fall semester.
Advanced Standing (AS) Program
This program is an accelerated pathway for students who already hold a bachelor’s degree in social work from a CSWE accredited program. This program requires completion of 34 credits over 4 semesters, and it begins in mid-May of each year.
