School of Social Work
Areas of Concentration
Program Requirements
- Transcripts from all previously attended institutions
- Minimum 3 letters of recommendation
- Personal Statement
- Resume/CV
- Writing Sample
- Application Fee
- LCSW License
For more information, visit the
program's website.
Personal Statement Instructions
The admission’s committee will be reading the personal statement and writing sample for evidence of the applicant's experience, competence, and commitment. In writing the essay consider the following (Limit 2 pages):
1) Please address how you will make times to meet the demands of a doctoral program?
2) What motivates you to seek a DSW at this time in your career?
3) Why did you choose Rutgers to pursue a DSW degree?
4) What are your career objectives, and how will a doctoral degree help you to achieve them?
5) If you are not currently licensed to practice clinical social work, please tell us why.
6) Optional: if you are currently working as a supervisor or in a macro-related agency setting, please tell us how the Rutgers DSW will enhance your leadership ability.
