BSW Personal Statement

Personal Statement for the Baccalaureate of Social Work Program

In order for the Admissions Committee to obtain a clearer picture of who you are, why you have chosen to enter the social work profession, your readiness for undergraduate education, and what motivates you to apply to the ßÙßÇÂþ»­ Baccalaureate of Social Work Program, we ask you to write a personal statement and submit it with your application.

This statement, which is an important part of your overall application, should not include a detailed description of your entire life; it should briefly cover important experiences, interests, and abilities as they relate to your seeking professional training in the Baccalaureate of Social Work program.

  • The statement should be divided into two subject areas: personal evaluation and career objectives.
  • The statement should be between 2-3 double-spaced, typed pages.

Personal evaluation

Describe why you think you would make a good social work student as well as an effective social worker.

Career objectives
Describe why you want to be a social worker and what you would like to do in the future.