Social Work

FAQs

Question: Is my advisor Cynthia East or Grace Gipson?  
The Cynthia will answer any questions related to social work courses which are area G on your academic evaluation, Grace will work with you on any questions related to A-E.  Either advisor can work with you on area H questions.

Question: Do I have to take biology? 
The Counsel of Social Work Education, the accreditation body for schools of social work, requires that student have biology content and a lab sequence.  This is met through Biology1103 or 1104. 

Question: I am a transfer student thinking about applying to the School of Social Work, how do I know what courses will transfer?
Courses are evaluated by the College of Health and Human Sciences Office of Academic Assistance.  Once you have been accepted to Georgia State University, Grace Gipson from that office will be happy to talk with you about your transfer questions.   

Question: I am a student at a two year university.  Is it better for me to finish with my associates degree?
It may.  This is because an associates’ degree from a public Georgia institution may be used to fulfill core requirements in Areas A-E.

Question: I have an undergraduate degree in something other than Social Work, do I have to get a BSW before I can get a MSW?
No.  There is no required major to apply to a MSW program..  If you have a BSW the courses in most schools, including Georgia State University and University of Georgia,  are completed in three semesters over a one year time period.  This is because some MSW programs have an Advanced Standing Masters program which allows students with a BSW degree to complete degree requirements in a shorter period of time.   For students without a BSW the MSW program is four semesters completed over two years.