Overview

Program in Social Work / Program in Social Work is located in Kutztown, PA, in a rural setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree
Master of Social Work (MSW)
Doctor of Social Work (DSW)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	28
Doctoral Degrees	5

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?
Distance learning programs available?	No
Terminal master's degree available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Comp Exam Required
Doctoral Degrees	Thesis Required

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

73

Applied

70

Accepted

38

Enrolled

Applying

35

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	August 1st	August 1st	No
Spring deadline	December 1st	December 1st	No
Summer deadline	May 1st	May 1st	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Requirements	Official transcripts from all previous colleges or universities, 3 professional letters of recommendation, Personal Essay and Social Issues Essay (waived for Kutztown University BSW holders)
Doctoral Degree Requirements	Official transcripts from all previous colleges or universities, resume/CV, 5-page knowledge statement, 3-page personal statement, 3 letters of recommendation, minimum of 2 years of post-MSW clinical experience preferred. Admissions deadline for fall semester is May 1st.

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	March 1
Types of financial support available	Graduate Assistantships Career or field-related internships Federal Work-Study

Student Body

108

Total Graduate Students

Not Reported

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	16.67%
Black or African American	11.11%
White or Caucasian	63%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	0.93%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.93%
Two or more races	4.63%
Unknown	1.85%

Gender

Male (18%)

Female (81%)

Faculty

15

Total faculty

Full-time - 14

Part-time - 1

Male (6)

Female (9)

Location & Contact

Address 15200 Kutztown Road
Kutztown, PA  19530-0730
United States

Contact Dr. John Vafeas
Department Chair
Email: vafeas@kutztown.edu
Phone: 610-683-4239

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