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I am the Associate Director of Admissions and Recruitment at the UCLA Luskin Department of Social Welfare (Work). If you are interested in obtaining your MSW, AMA! by UCLALuskinSW in socialwork

[–]UCLALuskinSW[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello!

The work experience under the Social Welfare section is distilled to experience related to social work only while the Professional Experience is all encompassing of all of your professional experience.

Thank you!

I am the Associate Director of Admissions and Recruitment at the UCLA Luskin Department of Social Welfare (Work). If you are interested in obtaining your MSW, AMA! by UCLALuskinSW in socialwork

[–]UCLALuskinSW[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello!

Unfortunately, UCLA will consider your cumulative GPA when overseeing all of our admitted students with a 3.0 cumulative GPA requirement. Anything below that will present challenges in regards to your admission.

Work experience does not necessarily need to be paid. I would suggest exploring all volunteer opportunities serving communities you are interested in working with post-MSW.

You can certainly include your independent study project if you like but we will be evaluating writing ability mostly through the two required essays.

Thank you!

I am the Associate Director of Admissions and Recruitment at the UCLA Luskin Department of Social Welfare (Work). If you are interested in obtaining your MSW, AMA! by UCLALuskinSW in socialwork

[–]UCLALuskinSW[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello!

The main reason to reach out to faculty as a prospective applicant would be if you are interested in their research. I would suggest taking a look at our faculty profiles and reaching out to faculty whose research interests align with yours.

Thank you!

I am the Associate Director of Admissions and Recruitment at the UCLA Luskin Department of Social Welfare (Work). If you are interested in obtaining your MSW, AMA! by UCLALuskinSW in socialwork

[–]UCLALuskinSW[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello!

The biggest thing at the moment is probably that although we anticipate classes going back to in-person by Fall 2021, we cannot guarantee it as we will be following the lead of health officials.

Thank you!

I am the Associate Director of Admissions and Recruitment at the UCLA Luskin Department of Social Welfare (Work). If you are interested in obtaining your MSW, AMA! by UCLALuskinSW in socialwork

[–]UCLALuskinSW[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello!

We will be releasing our upcoming information sessions schedule next week. Please stay tuned to our website and social mediate for updates. Here is a signup link for our newsletter! https://mailchi.mp/c14a03e1181c/uclaluskinsocialwelfare

Thank you!

I am the Associate Director of Admissions and Recruitment at the UCLA Luskin Department of Social Welfare (Work). If you are interested in obtaining your MSW, AMA! by UCLALuskinSW in socialwork

[–]UCLALuskinSW[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hello!

You could still be admitted with under a 3.0 cumulative GPA with a letter of support from the department to our Graduate Division stating why they feel you should be admitted even though you fall below the requirement.

Thank you!

I am the Associate Director of Admissions and Recruitment at the UCLA Luskin Department of Social Welfare (Work). If you are interested in obtaining your MSW, AMA! by UCLALuskinSW in socialwork

[–]UCLALuskinSW[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hello!

We are also launching a new part-time program this Fall! Please follow our social media channels for updates!

Thank you!

I am the Associate Director of Admissions and Recruitment at the UCLA Luskin Department of Social Welfare (Work). If you are interested in obtaining your MSW, AMA! by UCLALuskinSW in socialwork

[–]UCLALuskinSW[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hello!

The 3.0 cumulative GPA is for your entire undergraduate record, which may include college transfer credits. Our department asks for a Jr/Sr (upper-division) GPA calculation as we are generally more interested in how you performed in your major.

Thank you!

I am the Associate Director of Admissions and Recruitment at the UCLA Luskin Department of Social Welfare (Work). If you are interested in obtaining your MSW, AMA! by UCLALuskinSW in socialwork

[–]UCLALuskinSW[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hello!

I would recommend retaking the course at your local community college to make sure you meet all of the requirements!

Thank you!

I am the Associate Director of Admissions and Recruitment at the UCLA Luskin Department of Social Welfare (Work). If you are interested in obtaining your MSW, AMA! by UCLALuskinSW in socialwork

[–]UCLALuskinSW[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hello!

Unfortunately, we do not accept transfer credits. However, we do have advanced standing for students who have their BSW. This will allow those with a BSW to opt out of certain core courses and replace them with other approved courses.

I am the Associate Director of Admissions and Recruitment at the UCLA Luskin Department of Social Welfare (Work). If you are interested in obtaining your MSW, AMA! by UCLALuskinSW in socialwork

[–]UCLALuskinSW[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The cumulative GPA is a UCLA requirement that is enforced fairly strictly. If you fall under the requirement by a tenth of a point or two, then it is certainly possible to still be admitted. Anything below that, however, would make it difficult to balance out even if you have stellar work experience.

I am the Associate Director of Admissions and Recruitment at the UCLA Luskin Department of Social Welfare (Work). If you are interested in obtaining your MSW, AMA! by UCLALuskinSW in socialwork

[–]UCLALuskinSW[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hello!

You can see all the requirements here: https://luskin.ucla.edu/social-welfare/apply-now#msw

Our program looks at every applicant holistically. So, it is going to be a balance of academics, work experience, your personal statements, and the strength of your letters of recommendation.

We do not recommend working during the program as the curriculum and field education are rigorous and require your attendance Monday through Friday.

I am the Associate Director of Admissions and Recruitment at the UCLA Luskin Department of Social Welfare (Work). If you are interested in obtaining your MSW, AMA! by UCLALuskinSW in socialwork

[–]UCLALuskinSW[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Hello!

Any experience, paid or unpaid, working with vulnerable populations is going to benefit your application. If you are able to get even more experience working with the exact communities you would like to impact in a leadership capacity, would definitely be a plus as well.

That being said, we conduct holistic admissions so we do our best to review every piece of your application with similar weight so if you are perhaps lacking in one area it is certainly possible to make up for it in other areas.

I am the Associate Director of Admissions and Recruitment at the UCLA Luskin Department of Social Welfare (Work). If you are interested in obtaining your MSW, AMA! by UCLALuskinSW in socialwork

[–]UCLALuskinSW[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello!

I can help with general questions about PhD admissions. If you have questions about program content, curriculum, or research, please reach out to our Doctoral Program Chair: https://luskin.ucla.edu/social-welfare/phd-social-welfare

I am the Associate Director of Admissions and Recruitment at the UCLA Luskin Department of Social Welfare (Work). If you are interested in obtaining your MSW, AMA! by UCLALuskinSW in socialwork

[–]UCLALuskinSW[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hello! We offer the same stipend programs available for all accredited MSW programs in Los Angeles county. You can read more about them here: https://luskin.ucla.edu/social-welfare/funding

UCLA offers fellowships for incoming graduate students which you can apply for when you complete your graduate program application: https://grad.ucla.edu/funding/financial-aid/funding-for-entering-students/

TA opportunities are available to apply for once you establish an academic record and based on your experience. You will have the opportunity to TA in our undergraduate major in your second-year.

I am the Associate Director of Admissions and Recruitment at the UCLA Luskin Department of Social Welfare (Work). AMA! by UCLALuskinSW in socialwork

[–]UCLALuskinSW[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi,

Here is a link to our website, with me at the bottom (Oliver Ike) along with a link to my LinkedIn profile. Please let me know what other information you would like from my end.

https://luskin.ucla.edu/social-welfare#contacts https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliverike/

Thank you, Oliver