Overview

Master of Social Work program / Master of Social Work program is located in Mahwah, NJ, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree
Master of Social Work (MSW)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	73
Doctoral Degrees	0
Other Advanced Degrees	0

Earning Your Degree

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

Degree Requirements

Degree

Requirement

Master's Degrees

Entrance Exam official transcripts of baccalaureate degree from accredited institution with minimum recommended GPA of 3.0;personal statement; 2 letters of recommendation; resume; portfolio document with at least 3 representative samples of your work. The Foundation Year is offered in the Fall requiring 32 credits and 600 field hours for completion. The Second Year requires 32, credits and 600 field hours for completion. Course requirements include 9 credits of electives, including a cluster that prepares you for the License in Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counseling (LCADC) in the State of NJ.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

177

Applied

145

Accepted

82

Enrolled

Applying

65

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	July 1st	July 1st	No
Spring deadline	December 1st	December 1st	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	Official transcripts of baccalaureate degree from accredited institution with minimum recommended GPA of 3.0;personal statement; 2 letters of recommendation; resume; portfolio document with at least 3 representative samples of your work.
Master's Degree Requirements	Official transcript of baccalaureate degree from accredited institution with minimum recommended GPA of 3.0; personal statement; 2 letters of recommendation; resume; 3-5 page narrative highlighting personal and professional accomplishments, values, and strengths

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 79
IELTS: Recommended	IELTS Paper score: 6

Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$50,893

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	March 1
Types of financial support available	Scholarship and/or loans

Student Body

173

Total Graduate Students

Not Reported

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	16.76%
Black or African American	13.29%
White or Caucasian	63%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.58%
Asian	4.05%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	0%
Unknown	2.89%

Gender

Male (10%)

Female (89%)

Faculty

24

Total faculty

Full-time - 7

Part-time - 17

Male (6)

Female (18)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Trauma, Veterans, Play Therapy
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 505 Ramapo Valley Road
Mahwah, NJ  07430-1680
United States

Contact Dr. Kathleen Ray
Director of the Master of Social Work program
Email: kray1@ramapo.edu
Phone: -684-7814
Fax: 201-684-7257

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