Master of Sosial Work
School of Social Work Graduate Essay Form
Please return directly to: Adelphi University Office of University Admissions One South Avenue P.O. Box 701 Garden City, NY 11530-0701
Part A. To Be Completed By Applicant
Name
Address
Street
Other Name(s) Used on Transcripts
City State ZIP
Social Security Number* Telephone Number Major Signature
*Your Social Security Number will be used by the Office of University Admissions for identification purposes only. The Social Security Number is used to ensure the proper identification of transcripts and other application materials that may arrive under a married or changed name.
Degree Date
Part B. Essay (please answer all questions for your area) Social Work
M.S.W. Candidates (Please respond to the following questions in one comprehensive essay.) 1. Describe the events or experiences that led to your choice of social work as a career and your reasons for deciding to enter graduate school at this time. 2. Describe each of your experiences in social work and indicate whether they were paid or volunteer. How did your experiences orient you to your present understanding of the social work profession? 3. Which social problems do you have knowledge of or are you concerned about? How do you think social work can address these problems? 4. What are your expectations of a graduate social work education? 5. Discuss your interest in a particular field of practice (e.g., social work in health, mental health, and chemical dependency settings, or general social work). 6. Discuss those personal qualities and abilities that you think will be useful to you in studying for the profession. 7. Describe any anticipated work, social, family, or community commitments that have a bearing on your ability to carry out graduate study. 8. What areas of difficulty might you anticipate and why? 9. What type of work would you like to do after you complete graduate school? 10. If you are applying to transfer from another school, explain
Please return directly to: Adelphi University Office of University Admissions One South Avenue P.O. Box 701 Garden City, NY 11530-0701
Part A. To Be Completed By Applicant
Name
Address
Street
Other Name(s) Used on Transcripts
City State ZIP
Social Security Number* Telephone Number Major Signature
*Your Social Security Number will be used by the Office of University Admissions for identification purposes only. The Social Security Number is used to ensure the proper identification of transcripts and other application materials that may arrive under a married or changed name.
Degree Date
Part B. Essay (please answer all questions for your area) Social Work
M.S.W. Candidates (Please respond to the following questions in one comprehensive essay.) 1. Describe the events or experiences that led to your choice of social work as a career and your reasons for deciding to enter graduate school at this time. 2. Describe each of your experiences in social work and indicate whether they were paid or volunteer. How did your experiences orient you to your present understanding of the social work profession? 3. Which social problems do you have knowledge of or are you concerned about? How do you think social work can address these problems? 4. What are your expectations of a graduate social work education? 5. Discuss your interest in a particular field of practice (e.g., social work in health, mental health, and chemical dependency settings, or general social work). 6. Discuss those personal qualities and abilities that you think will be useful to you in studying for the profession. 7. Describe any anticipated work, social, family, or community commitments that have a bearing on your ability to carry out graduate study. 8. What areas of difficulty might you anticipate and why? 9. What type of work would you like to do after you complete graduate school? 10. If you are applying to transfer from another school, explain