Advanced Standing Requirements
Students who have earned a Bachelor of Social Work degree from an accredited CSWE institution within the last five years can apply for the advanced standing program at the Garland School of Social Work. Full time, advanced standing students can complete their MSW at Baylor in 10 months.
To be considered for admission to the advanced standing program, students must submit a completed application which includes:
- GoGarland Online Application
- $45 Application Fee
- GSSW Financial Aid Form
- Free Application for Federal Aid (FAFSA) or CSS International Profile for international applicants
- Letters of recommendation: At least two of your three letters of recommendation must be from an academic professor who has direct knowledge of your academic work. Of these two academic references, one must be the undergraduate program director, the director of field education, or the field instructor
- Transcripts from all previous institutions
- A cumulative grade point average of 2.7 or higher on a 4.0 scale
- A grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale in social work coursework, including a minimum grade of B in all practice and field courses
- A final field evaluation
Field Evaluation Criteria:
A final field evaluation must include:
- Rating/commentary of performance in social work competencies as outlined but the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
- Signature from Field Instructor
If you are currently pursuing your field placement a field midterm evaluation can be submitted to be eligible for review. The field midterm evaluation must include:
- Rating/commentary of performance in social work competencies as outlined by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
- Signature from Field Instructor
Applicants applying for the Advanced Standing program who are unable to submit the required documentation listed above, the GSSW Field Verification Form may be used.
Note: Preference will be given to students who submit required documentation listed above.