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Graduate School

Master of Social Work Application

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Master of Social Work Application Instructions
Applicants must apply to the UA Little Rock Graduate School before applying for admission to the MSW program.

UA Little Rock Admission Application

Please note that MSW students are required to complete two field placements. You are expected to participate in your field placement during regular Monday-Friday business hours for 16 hours per week, in addition to your coursework in the foundation year, and 24 hours per week in the concentration year.

In this application, you will be asked about felony convictions. Information about felonies must be answered and will be used for planning the internship experience. Although a felony conviction does not preclude admission to the program, we cannot guarantee that the MSW Field Coordinator can place you in an internship if you have been convicted of a felony. Many internship agencies require a background check; therefore, you must answer this question truthfully. Failure to do so may result in your application being denied or subsequent expulsion from the program.

People convicted of certain felony convictions may not be eligible for licensure as a social worker in Arkansas. You must be licensed to practice social work in Arkansas. For more information about licensing regulations, see the Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board's website.

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Have you applied to the UA Little Rock Graduate School?*
- Yes
- No
If you have not yet applied to the UA Little Rock Graduate School, please visit here and apply before continuing with this application.

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Personal Information
UA Little Rock T-Number*
Name*
First Last
Is this how your name will appear on all transcripts and other official documents?*
- Yes
- No
Please list any other names that may appear on transcripts or official records. (First/Middle/Last)*
Pronouns*
Race or Ethnicity - Select all that apply.
- American Indian
- African American
- Asian or Pacific Islander
- White/Caucasian
- Hispanic or Latinx
- Other
Please note, this question is for research purposes and will not be given to faculty reviewers. You are not required to answer.
Race or Ethnicity - Continued.
Other? Use the space below to explain.
Phone Number*
Personal or Preferred Email*

If you are a current UA Little Rock student, use your @ualr.edu email address.
UA Little Rock Email

example@ualr.edu
Arkansas City of Residence*
City

All MSW students are required to live in Arkansas during their program. We will only place students at internship sites within the state of Arkansas.

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Program Information
Are you currently enrolled in undergraduate/graduate courses at another institution?*
- Yes
- No
Are you currently enrolled in undergraduate/graduate courses at UA Little Rock?*
- Yes
- No
What Social Work program are you applying for?*
*Note - Advanced Standing is only available to students with a BSW degree within the last 5 years from an accredited BSW program with a minimum GPA of 3.5.
- Regular MSW
- Advanced Standing*
What Campus are you applying for?*
- Main Campus (face to face)
- Online Campus
Are you applying for the full-time or part-time program?*
- Full-time (2 year, 16 credit hours per semester)
- Part-time (3 year, attend part-time for the first two years and full-time for the final year. The foundation year internship may be completed during the second year or the summer following the second year while the concentration year internship must be completed during the concentration year.)
Are you applying for the full-time or part-time program?*
- Full-time (12 months, 16 credit hours per semester with start term of Summer)
- Part-time (27 months, Starting term is Fall, attend part-time for the first two years and full-time for the final year. The foundation year internship may be completed during the second year or the summer following the second year while the concentration year internship must be completed during the concentration year.)
Start Term*
- Fall
- Spring
Start Term*
- Summer
Start Term*
- Fall
- Spring
Start Year*
Please enter a number from 2022 to 2030.
202X
Do you have access to a computer and reliable internet?*
- Yes
- No
The Online Campus requires that students be able to access course material through Blackboard. Blackboard is not available through smart phones and will require a computer. Please explain how you plan to access course materials.*

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Previous Academic Experience
You must demonstrate a 3.0 GPA or higher in your last 60 credit hours. Applicants with a GPA below 3.0 will not be considered for admission.
Please list any undergraduate coursework and GPA, excluding trade and developmental courses.*
To be eligible for admission into the MSW program you must have demonstrated critical abstract thinking skills through obtaining a bachelor's degree with liberal arts, social science, or behavioral science perspective. If additional entry rows are needed, please click the plus (+) to the right of the first row below.
Name of College or University Location Start Date (mm/yy) End Date (mm/yy) Credit Hours GPA Degree Major
Please select your bachelors degree from the list below demonstrating your background in liberal arts, social science, or behavioral science.*
If your degree is not on the list above please select OTHER.
Please list any graduate coursework and GPA.
If additional entry rows are needed, please click the plus (+) to the right of the first row below.
Name of College or University Location End Date (mm/yy) Credit Hours Taken GPA Degree (if not completed, write NA)
Social Service Experience*
Service is a core social work value. Please list any relevant work or volunteer experience that demonstrates your commitment to service. If additional entry rows are needed, please click the plus (+) to the right of the first row below.
Name of Organization Type of work or description of job Location Start Date (mm/yy) End Date (mm/yy) If not full-time, total number of hours

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Statement of Professional Orientation Instructions
Please respond to the below essay questions with a 250-500 word response for each question. In reviewing this section, faculty reviewers will evaluate thoroughness and organization of your responses, an understanding of social work, evidence of emotional and professional readiness to enter the profession, and writing ability (use of standard English, clarity in presentation, and writing free of errors in grammar, style, and syntax).
Question 1*
Discuss your educational history (undergraduate and graduate, if applicable) and the ways it has prepared you for rigorous graduate study in social work. What are your academic strengths? What areas can you identify for further improvement?
Question 2*
Social workers serve vulnerable populations who face historical and structural oppression and serve people who live in poverty. Describe any experiences you have had serving members of such populations or addressing issues pertaining to such populations. Discuss what you learned about yourself, others, and society from those experiences.
Question 3*
Professional relationships rely on the social worker's ability to understand diverse experiences and to empathetically connect to others. Describe and discuss an interpersonal interaction you've had in an academic, volunteer, or work setting and the ways in which your actions reflect your capacity to work empathetically and effectively.
Question 4*
The social work graduate program is expensive, challenging, and time-consuming. It demands a necessary reprioritization of your time and financial resources to complete. How do you plan to pay for your education and what changes do you anticipate making in your work and personal schedule to accommodate the full-time or part-time program? Be specific.

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References
You are required to submit three references (professional, academic, or volunteer). Be sure to ask permission before giving us their contact information. If your references do not respond, your application will be incomplete. Once you submit this form, your references will be asked to fill out a letter of recommendation. Note: The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1972 entitles students to have access to a letter of evaluation unless they wave their right to do so. Please indicate below whether or not you waive your right to access each letter of reference.
Reference 1
Name*
First Last
Email*
In what capacity does this person know you?*
I waive my right to access this reference.*
See above for explanation.
- waive
- not waive
Reference 1 - Field Instructor
Name*
First Last
Email*
In what capacity does this person know you?*
I waive my right to access this reference.*
See above for explanation.
- waive
- not waive
Reference 2
Name*
First Last
Email*
In what capacity does this person know you?*
I waive my right to access this reference.*
See above for explanation.
- waive
- not waive
Reference 3
Name*
First Last
Email*
In what capacity does this person know you?*
I waive my right to access this reference.*
See above for explanation.
- waive
- not waive

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Felony Convictions
Information about felonies must be answered and will be used for planning the internship experience. Although a felony conviction does not preclude admission to the program, we cannot guarantee that the MSW Field Coordinator can place you in an internship if you have been convicted of a felony. Many internship agencies require a background check; therefore, you must answer this question truthfully. Failure to do so may result in your application being denied or expulsion from the program.

Note that people convicted of certain felony convictions may not be eligible for licensure as a social worker in Arkansas. You must be licensed to practice social work in Arkansas. For more information about licensing regulations go to the Social Work Licensing Board's website for more details.
I have been convicted of a felony.*
- Yes
- No
Please explain.*

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Emergency Contact
First Last
Relationship
Phone Number

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Please verify that your responses are true and that you can commit to the rigors of the MSW program.
I verify that I have truthfully answered all questions. I understand that I can be dismissed from the program if I have falsified or misrepresented any information in this application.*
- Yes
- No
I understand that I will be expected to complete two internships during regular Monday-Friday business hours.*
- Yes
- No
By typing my name below, I verify all information provided is true and correct.*
Date of Signature*
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY

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Contact
- UA Little Rock Graduate School
- Phone:
  501-916-3206
  Fax:
  501-916-3039 (fax)
  Email: gradschool@ualr.edu

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Name of College or University	Location	Start Date (mm/yy)	End Date (mm/yy)	Credit Hours	GPA	Degree	Major

Name of Organization	Type of work or description of job	Location	Start Date (mm/yy)	End Date (mm/yy)	If not full-time, total number of hours

Master of Social Work Application

Step 1 of 9

Master of Social Work Application Instructions

Personal Information

Program Information

Previous Academic Experience

Statement of Professional Orientation Instructions

References

Reference 1

Reference 1 - Field Instructor

Reference 2

Reference 3

Felony Convictions

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