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Obtain an unofficial transcript and upload it during the application process. Official transcripts should only be submitted after admission. If admitted, degree-seeking applicants will be required to request that official transcripts be sent directly from your institution(s) prior to enrollment. Electronic transcripts should be sent to grad.transcripts@ua.edu. Please see your letter of admission for details.
Curriculum Vitae:
Resume (upload for social work scholarship eligibility)
Personal Statement:
Format: 5-6 pages, 12 point font with 1” margins, single or double spaced
Essay Content:
A. Your motivation for social work and social work education
B. Evidence of experience or interest in working with diverse populations or oppressed groups
C. Address commitment to social and economic justice and other interests congruent with social work values and ethics
D. Your potential to become a competent social worker
E. Your potential and plan for academic success
F. The resources will you use to support you academically
G. Additional information that might help assess your potential
H. Discuss two experiences you have had that are relevant to individual differences and/or diversity in relation to the NASW Code of Ethics.
Recommendation Letter:
Three letters of Recommendation are required.