MSW Application Packet Checklist

Upload the following materials with your Department Application for the MSW Program (Application filing period opens October 1, 2024) .

Supplemental Questions

Questions will be posted October 1, 2024.

Program Preference Questionnaire

This section is included in the MSW Department Application. Applicants will be asked to identify and explain your cohort preference.

• Two-year (on-campus): You are only interested in the 2-year program.
• Three-year (on-campus): You are only interested in the 3-year program.
• Either, prefer Two-year (on-campus): You would prefer for us to place you in the 2-year cohort.
• Either, prefer Three-year (on-campus): You would prefer for us to place you in the 3-year cohort.
• Either, no preference: A cohort is selected for the applicant by the program coordinator

Educational Background

This section is included in the MSW Department Application.

• Please list the post-secondary institutions you have attended, starting with the most recent.
• Attach unofficial transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended.
• Current and former CSU Northridge applicants: Upload your unofficial CSUN transcripts if you have not attended other post-secondary institutions after graduation. No official transcripts are required.

Coursework GPA Calculator

The GPA calculator is a tool used to calculate the last 60 semester units or 90 quarter units of coursework completed. Tip: have copies of your unofficial transcripts on hand to complete this section of the application.

• Attach unofficial transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended.
• Upload this document and the rest of your materials with your application.
• Enter your most recent completed units first and work backward.
  • Do not include "in-progress courses" if you are currently enrolled.
  • Do not enter credit hours or grades for classes taken Pass/No Pass.

  Test Scores

  Your program does not require any information on test scores.

  Resume

  Each applicant is required to submit a resume to showcase their paid and/or volunteer experience. Please submit a recent resume that includes the total number of hours worked for each position. For your current employment, total the number of hours as of the end of the week prior to submitting your application.

  Sample Excerpt:

  Intern, CSUN Pride Center September 2015 to May 2016
  Northridge, California 20 hours/week, Total = 640 hours

  • Provided mentorship to undergraduate staff one-on-one
  • Co-facilitated Tuesday Talks student discussion group with one other staff member
  • Collected and entered data for Version Two of the Campus Pride Index

  Click on the links below to view resume samples:

  • Strong Resume (PDF)
  • Resumes not meeting criteria (PDF)

  Your resume may include a combination of the following:

  • Current Work Experience
    Please describe your current or most recent paid employment. Include the following details: company name and location, job title, dates of employment, your tasks and responsibilities, the number of hours you worked each week, and total number of hours for each position. This can include work experience that is not explicitly social work related.
  • Professional Social Work Experience
    Please describe any paid work you have done. Please highlight any social work experience. Include the following details: company name and location, job title, dates of employment, your tasks and responsibilities, the number of hours you worked each week, and total number of hours for each position.
  • Volunteer Social Work Experience
    Please describe any volunteer work you have done in the field of social work or in the helping professions. Include the following details: company name and location, job title, dates of employment, your tasks and responsibilities, the number of hours you worked each week, and total number of hours for each position.
  • Leadership and/or Advocacy Experience
    Please indicate any leadership and/or advocacy experience you have gained. Include the following details: organization/community/agency name and location, length of time, the number of hours you contributed to the activity, total number of hours for each activity, your personal tasks and responsibilities, and the overall activity description.
  • Miscellaneous
    Please indicate any professional organizations of which you are a member and/or information on any honors or recognitions (professional or academic) you have received

  General formatting requirements: your resume should be 1-2 pages. The department receives resumes in various templates; select one that highlights your experience best.

  Applicant Contract

  • Read and initial the applicant contract (PDF)
  • Upload contract with your department application

  A cohort is selected for the applicant by the program coordinator

  Dr. Wendy Ashley

  Department of Social Work
  Sierra Hall 208
  CSU Northridge
  18111 Nordhoff Street
  Northridge, CA 91330-8226

  Phone: (818) 677-7630

  Fax: (818) 677-7662

  Hours:
  Monday - Friday
  8 AM to 5 PM
  Closed weekends and observed holidays.

  18111 Nordhoff Street
  Northridge, CA 91330

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