{"id":158,"date":"2025-02-25T16:07:43","date_gmt":"2025-02-25T21:07:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.umaine.edu\/socialwork\/?page_id=158"},"modified":"2025-12-11T14:08:56","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T19:08:56","slug":"graduate-admissions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/socialwork\/graduate-admissions\/","title":{"rendered":"Graduate Admissions"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id158_134ac2-f6{margin-top:-20px;}.kb-row-layout-id158_134ac2-f6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id158_134ac2-f6 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id158_134ac2-f6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:0px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:75px;padding-bottom:75px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id158_134ac2-f6{background-image:linear-gradient(130deg,rgb(8,46,88) 22%,rgb(65,118,161) 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class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column158_d351e2-12\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_f1aa56-47, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_f1aa56-47[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_f1aa56-47\"]{text-align:left;font-size:32px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#003263;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_f1aa56-47 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_f1aa56-47[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_f1aa56-47\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_f1aa56-47 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_f1aa56-47[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_f1aa56-47\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_f1aa56-47, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_f1aa56-47[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_f1aa56-47\"]{text-align:center!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_f1aa56-47, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_f1aa56-47[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_f1aa56-47\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading158_f1aa56-47 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_f1aa56-47\">Admission Requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id158_a3b2ab-af{margin-top:-5px;}.kb-row-layout-id158_a3b2ab-af > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id158_a3b2ab-af > .kt-row-column-wrap) > 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.kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column158_7eb904-8d > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column158_7eb904-8d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column158_7eb904-8d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column158_7eb904-8d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column158_7eb904-8d{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column158_7eb904-8d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column158_7eb904-8d > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column158_7eb904-8d\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_6820f0-13, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_6820f0-13[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_6820f0-13\"]{margin-top:0px;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_6820f0-13 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_6820f0-13[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_6820f0-13\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_6820f0-13 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_6820f0-13[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_6820f0-13\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_6820f0-13, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_6820f0-13[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_6820f0-13\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_6820f0-13, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_6820f0-13[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_6820f0-13\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading158_6820f0-13 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_6820f0-13\">Admissions decisions to the MSW program are primarily based on a review of your academic degree, your experience in the human services (paid, volunteer, research and internship), application essay, and references.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_be69e5-4e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_be69e5-4e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_be69e5-4e\"]{margin-top:0px;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_be69e5-4e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_be69e5-4e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_be69e5-4e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_be69e5-4e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_be69e5-4e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_be69e5-4e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_be69e5-4e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_be69e5-4e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_be69e5-4e\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_be69e5-4e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_be69e5-4e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_be69e5-4e\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading158_be69e5-4e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_be69e5-4e\">To be eligible for admission, you must meet the following criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items158_c6409e-1f:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items158_c6409e-1f ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items158_c6409e-1f ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items158_c6409e-1f .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:23px;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items158_c6409e-1f ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:15px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items158_c6409e-1f ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items158_c6409e-1f ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{font-size:18px;font-family:forma-djr-micro;font-weight:400;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items158_c6409e-1f ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items158_c6409e-1f kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-158_1e77b4-9d .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-158_1e77b4-9d\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Evidence of an earned baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, or be enrolled in a course of study that will result in the award of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university before you begin your MSW studies.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-158_c6a3c5-e1 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-158_c6a3c5-e1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">A satisfactory scholastic average, generally a minimum cumulative grade point average of B or better (3.0 on a 4-point scale) on undergraduate or graduate course work. Occasional exceptions may be made if the applicant demonstrates the ability to successfully complete graduate-level work, and these applicants may be admitted on a probationary basis.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-158_c0fa18-38 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-158_c0fa18-38\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">An undergraduate record that reflects a liberal arts perspective as demonstrated by the successful completion of a minimum of at least four courses in the social and behavioral sciences (psychology, sociology, anthropology, human geography, social work, economics, political science, curriculum &amp; instruction, government, criminal justice, history, languages, etc.) and two courses in humanities (philosophy, religion, history, English, art, music). NOTE: Other social and behavioral sciences courses and humanities outside of the listed disciplines may be accepted.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-158_503d32-be .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-158_503d32-be\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">A grade of \u201cC\u201d or better in an introductory statistics or research methods course in any undergraduate department or a plan to complete this prerequisite&nbsp;prior to enrollment in SWK 691.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-158_a6df23-9f .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-158_a6df23-9f\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Evidence of critical thinking skills and the ability to communicate effectively in writing, as reflected in the application documents.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-158_64ba96-6a .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-158_64ba96-6a\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Evidence that the applicant possesses the personal qualities, aptitudes, and values essential for the social work profession, congruent with social work values, and respectful of the dignity of all human beings.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-158_b3af17-36 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-158_b3af17-36\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Evidence that the applicant is able to meet the emotional requirements of the program and possess a capacity to develop positive interpersonal relationships.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-158_ae74ac-c9 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-158_ae74ac-c9\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Experience related to social welfare or human services including volunteer, paid, internship, or research experience.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_7e450f-81, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_7e450f-81[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_7e450f-81\"]{margin-top:0px;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_7e450f-81 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_7e450f-81[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_7e450f-81\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_7e450f-81 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_7e450f-81[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_7e450f-81\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_7e450f-81, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_7e450f-81[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_7e450f-81\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_7e450f-81, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_7e450f-81[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_7e450f-81\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading158_7e450f-81 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_7e450f-81\"><strong><strong>The Graduate Record Exam (GRE), the Miller\u2019s Analogy Test (MAT), and other graduate tests are not required.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_dd4cc5-b2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_dd4cc5-b2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_dd4cc5-b2\"]{margin-top:0px;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_dd4cc5-b2 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_dd4cc5-b2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_dd4cc5-b2\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_dd4cc5-b2 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_dd4cc5-b2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_dd4cc5-b2\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_dd4cc5-b2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_dd4cc5-b2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_dd4cc5-b2\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_dd4cc5-b2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_dd4cc5-b2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_dd4cc5-b2\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading158_dd4cc5-b2 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_dd4cc5-b2\"><strong>Prior Work and Life Experience:<\/strong>&nbsp; As part of the Council on Social Work Education accreditation standards, in no case can credit be given for prior work or life experience.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_7b2fc5-d2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_7b2fc5-d2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_7b2fc5-d2\"]{padding-top:20px;font-size:20px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_7b2fc5-d2 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_7b2fc5-d2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_7b2fc5-d2\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_7b2fc5-d2 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_7b2fc5-d2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_7b2fc5-d2\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_7b2fc5-d2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_7b2fc5-d2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_7b2fc5-d2\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_7b2fc5-d2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_7b2fc5-d2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_7b2fc5-d2\"]{padding-top:0px;text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading158_7b2fc5-d2 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_7b2fc5-d2\">Advanced Standing Applicants <\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_d7ec81-cd, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_d7ec81-cd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_d7ec81-cd\"]{margin-top:0px;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_d7ec81-cd mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_d7ec81-cd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_d7ec81-cd\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_d7ec81-cd img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_d7ec81-cd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_d7ec81-cd\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_d7ec81-cd, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_d7ec81-cd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_d7ec81-cd\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_d7ec81-cd, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_d7ec81-cd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_d7ec81-cd\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading158_d7ec81-cd wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_d7ec81-cd\">Advanced Standing applicants must meet the following criteria<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items158_61bd36-ad:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items158_61bd36-ad ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items158_61bd36-ad ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items158_61bd36-ad .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:23px;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items158_61bd36-ad ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:15px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items158_61bd36-ad ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items158_61bd36-ad ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{font-size:18px;font-family:forma-djr-micro;font-weight:400;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items158_61bd36-ad ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items158_61bd36-ad kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-158_ee1f4f-9f .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-158_ee1f4f-9f\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Evidence of an earned Bachelor&#8217;s degree in Social Work (or completed BSW degree by the time of matriculation) from a Council on Social Work Education accredited BSW program within the last seven (7) years.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-158_033eff-a8 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-158_033eff-a8\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Equivalent coursework at the undergraduate level to UMaine\u2019s Generalist year courses completed with a \u201cB\u201d or better strongly preferred<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-158_b7c59c-b7 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-158_b7c59c-b7\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">3.0 cumulative undergraduate GPA, or better, preferred<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-158_dab2a4-a5 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-158_dab2a4-a5\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Evidence of experience in the human services field with MSW supervision<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_8eb340-44, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_8eb340-44[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_8eb340-44\"]{padding-top:20px;font-size:20px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_8eb340-44 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_8eb340-44[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_8eb340-44\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_8eb340-44 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_8eb340-44[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_8eb340-44\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_8eb340-44, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_8eb340-44[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_8eb340-44\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_8eb340-44, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_8eb340-44[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_8eb340-44\"]{padding-top:0px;text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading158_8eb340-44 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_8eb340-44\">International Applicants<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_ef08da-41, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_ef08da-41[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_ef08da-41\"]{margin-top:0px;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_ef08da-41 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_ef08da-41[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_ef08da-41\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_ef08da-41 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_ef08da-41[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_ef08da-41\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_ef08da-41, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_ef08da-41[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_ef08da-41\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_ef08da-41, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_ef08da-41[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_ef08da-41\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading158_ef08da-41 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_ef08da-41\">Applications from international students are accepted provided they meet all admission requirements plus those regulations established by the university for international students.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_aca4de-aa, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_aca4de-aa[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_aca4de-aa\"]{margin-top:0px;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_aca4de-aa mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_aca4de-aa[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_aca4de-aa\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_aca4de-aa img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_aca4de-aa[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_aca4de-aa\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_aca4de-aa, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_aca4de-aa[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_aca4de-aa\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_aca4de-aa, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_aca4de-aa[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_aca4de-aa\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading158_aca4de-aa wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_aca4de-aa\">English proficiency requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items158_c27b16-cf:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items158_c27b16-cf ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items158_c27b16-cf ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items158_c27b16-cf .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:23px;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items158_c27b16-cf ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:15px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items158_c27b16-cf ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items158_c27b16-cf ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{font-size:18px;font-family:forma-djr-micro;font-weight:400;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items158_c27b16-cf ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items158_c27b16-cf kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-158_867971-3e .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-158_867971-3e\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">TOEFL \u2013 minimum score of 550 (paper test), 213 (computer-based test) or 80 (Internet)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-158_ec4a8d-38 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-158_ec4a8d-38\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">IELTS \u2013 minimum score of 6.5<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-158_80639b-42 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-158_80639b-42\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">PTE \u2013 Minimum score: 60<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_bedcc8-75, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_bedcc8-75[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_bedcc8-75\"]{margin-top:0px;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_bedcc8-75 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_bedcc8-75[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_bedcc8-75\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_bedcc8-75 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_bedcc8-75[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_bedcc8-75\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_bedcc8-75, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_bedcc8-75[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_bedcc8-75\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_bedcc8-75, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_bedcc8-75[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_bedcc8-75\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading158_bedcc8-75 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_bedcc8-75\">In order to obtain a student visa, applicants must demonstrate that they have sufficient financial resources to pay for one year of education at the University of Maine.&nbsp; For more information about financial requirements to obtain an I-20 form, please contact the <a href=\"http:\/\/umaine.edu\/international\/international-admissions\/expenses\/\">Office of International Programs \u2013 International Admissions<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id158_ba41aa-a0 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id158_ba41aa-a0 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id158_ba41aa-a0 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1100px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:75px;padding-bottom:75px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id158_ba41aa-a0{background-color:#e5f0f9;}.kb-row-layout-id158_ba41aa-a0 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id158_ba41aa-a0 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-right:50px;padding-left:50px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id158_ba41aa-a0 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:50px;padding-right:25px;padding-bottom:50px;padding-left:25px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id158_ba41aa-a0 alignfull kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\" id=\"directions\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column158_70fb81-de > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column158_70fb81-de > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column158_70fb81-de > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column158_70fb81-de > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column158_70fb81-de > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column158_70fb81-de > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column158_70fb81-de{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column158_70fb81-de > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column158_70fb81-de > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column158_70fb81-de\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-row-layout-id158_58dc14-06 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id158_58dc14-06 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id158_58dc14-06 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:60px;padding-right:170px;padding-bottom:75px;padding-left:170px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id158_58dc14-06 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id158_58dc14-06 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:25px;padding-right:35px;padding-bottom:45px;padding-left:35px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id158_58dc14-06 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id158_58dc14-06 alignnone has-white-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column158_204b1f-a3 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column158_204b1f-a3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column158_204b1f-a3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column158_204b1f-a3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column158_204b1f-a3 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column158_204b1f-a3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column158_204b1f-a3{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column158_204b1f-a3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column158_204b1f-a3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column158_204b1f-a3\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_756676-de, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_756676-de[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_756676-de\"]{font-size:32px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#003263;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_756676-de mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_756676-de[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_756676-de\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_756676-de img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_756676-de[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_756676-de\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_756676-de, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_756676-de[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_756676-de\"]{text-align:center!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_756676-de, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_756676-de[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_756676-de\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading158_756676-de wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_756676-de\">Application Instructions<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id158_12c701-4b{margin-top:-5px;}.kb-row-layout-id158_12c701-4b > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id158_12c701-4b > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id158_12c701-4b > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id158_12c701-4b > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id158_12c701-4b > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id158_12c701-4b > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id158_12c701-4b alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column158_ffe512-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column158_ffe512-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column158_ffe512-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column158_ffe512-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column158_ffe512-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column158_ffe512-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column158_ffe512-01{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column158_ffe512-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column158_ffe512-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column158_ffe512-01\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_1a3a2e-2e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_1a3a2e-2e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_1a3a2e-2e\"]{margin-top:0px;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_1a3a2e-2e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_1a3a2e-2e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_1a3a2e-2e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_1a3a2e-2e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_1a3a2e-2e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_1a3a2e-2e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_1a3a2e-2e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_1a3a2e-2e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_1a3a2e-2e\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_1a3a2e-2e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_1a3a2e-2e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_1a3a2e-2e\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading158_1a3a2e-2e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_1a3a2e-2e\">Prospective students should review the information below, which describes the materials applicants are required to submit for applications to be considered complete. After reviewing the information below, applicants should review the <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/graduate\/apply\/app-info\/\"><strong>Application Instructions<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/graduate\/apply\/\"><strong>Application Steps<\/strong><\/a> provided on the <strong>Graduate School\u2019s website.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_210fff-45, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_210fff-45[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_210fff-45\"]{padding-top:20px;font-size:20px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_210fff-45 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_210fff-45[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_210fff-45\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_210fff-45 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_210fff-45[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_210fff-45\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_210fff-45, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_210fff-45[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_210fff-45\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_210fff-45, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_210fff-45[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_210fff-45\"]{padding-top:0px;text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading158_210fff-45 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_210fff-45\">1. University of Maine Graduate School Application<\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_114a50-c2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_114a50-c2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_114a50-c2\"]{margin-top:0px;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_114a50-c2 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_114a50-c2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_114a50-c2\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_114a50-c2 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_114a50-c2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_114a50-c2\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_114a50-c2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_114a50-c2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_114a50-c2\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_114a50-c2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_114a50-c2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_114a50-c2\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading158_114a50-c2 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_114a50-c2\">All University of Maine graduate program applications, including the MSW program, are completed through the <strong>Graduate School\u2019s<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/graduate\/application\/login\"><strong>online application<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_392dd8-42, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_392dd8-42[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_392dd8-42\"]{padding-top:20px;font-size:20px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_392dd8-42 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_392dd8-42[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_392dd8-42\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_392dd8-42 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_392dd8-42[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_392dd8-42\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_392dd8-42, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_392dd8-42[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_392dd8-42\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_392dd8-42, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_392dd8-42[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_392dd8-42\"]{padding-top:0px;text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading158_392dd8-42 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_392dd8-42\">2. Official Transcripts<\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_b5407d-07, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_b5407d-07[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_b5407d-07\"]{margin-top:0px;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_b5407d-07 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_b5407d-07[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_b5407d-07\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_b5407d-07 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_b5407d-07[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_b5407d-07\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_b5407d-07, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_b5407d-07[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_b5407d-07\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_b5407d-07, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_b5407d-07[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_b5407d-07\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading158_b5407d-07 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_b5407d-07\">Applicants must provide official transcripts from all institutions at which they have taken undergraduate and\/or graduate courses. Transcripts must be sent directly to the University of Maine Graduate School from the issuing institution (either by post mail or electronically). Applicants who have completed coursework at other University of Maine System campuses do not need to submit transcripts for those courses, as these can be accessed electronically.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_1356ae-c3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_1356ae-c3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_1356ae-c3\"]{padding-top:20px;font-size:20px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_1356ae-c3 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_1356ae-c3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_1356ae-c3\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_1356ae-c3 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_1356ae-c3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_1356ae-c3\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_1356ae-c3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_1356ae-c3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_1356ae-c3\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_1356ae-c3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_1356ae-c3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_1356ae-c3\"]{padding-top:0px;text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading158_1356ae-c3 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_1356ae-c3\">3. MSW Admissions Essay&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_6368c5-62, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_6368c5-62[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_6368c5-62\"]{margin-top:0px;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_6368c5-62 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_6368c5-62[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_6368c5-62\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_6368c5-62 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_6368c5-62[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_6368c5-62\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_6368c5-62, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_6368c5-62[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_6368c5-62\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_6368c5-62, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_6368c5-62[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_6368c5-62\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading158_6368c5-62 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_6368c5-62\">Social work practice is guided by a clear set of values, which are described in the\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.socialworkers.org\/About\/Ethics\/Code-of-Ethics\/Code-of-Ethics-English\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NASW Code of Ethics<\/a>. Please compose an essay of 800-1000 words that describes the fit between these professional commitments and your personal values. Specific guidance and prompts for the essay are included in the Graduate School&#8217;s<a href=\"https:\/\/umainegradschool.my.site.com\/onlineApp\/TX_SiteLogin?startURL=%2FonlineApp%2FTargetX_Portal__PB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u00a0application portal<\/a>.<br><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_7edbf2-3a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_7edbf2-3a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_7edbf2-3a\"]{padding-top:20px;font-size:20px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_7edbf2-3a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_7edbf2-3a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_7edbf2-3a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_7edbf2-3a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_7edbf2-3a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_7edbf2-3a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_7edbf2-3a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_7edbf2-3a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_7edbf2-3a\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_7edbf2-3a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_7edbf2-3a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_7edbf2-3a\"]{padding-top:0px;text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading158_7edbf2-3a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_7edbf2-3a\">4. Three Letters of Recommendation&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_988cf2-31, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_988cf2-31[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_988cf2-31\"]{margin-top:0px;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_988cf2-31 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_988cf2-31[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_988cf2-31\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_988cf2-31 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_988cf2-31[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_988cf2-31\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_988cf2-31, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_988cf2-31[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_988cf2-31\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_988cf2-31, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_988cf2-31[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_988cf2-31\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading158_988cf2-31 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_988cf2-31\">As part of your application to the Graduate School, you will be asked to provide the names and email addresses of at least three people who are willing to provide letters of&nbsp; reference on your behalf.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_87cb20-ec, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_87cb20-ec[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_87cb20-ec\"]{margin-top:0px;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_87cb20-ec mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_87cb20-ec[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_87cb20-ec\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_87cb20-ec img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_87cb20-ec[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_87cb20-ec\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_87cb20-ec, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_87cb20-ec[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_87cb20-ec\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_87cb20-ec, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_87cb20-ec[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_87cb20-ec\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading158_87cb20-ec wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_87cb20-ec\">References should be people who are well positioned to describe your academic abilities and\/or suitability for social work. If you are currently employed or volunteering in a social service organization, one reference should be from your direct supervisor. All references should be professional in nature. Letters from family members, personal friends, or others who have not had you as a student, employee, volunteer, or colleague are not acceptable.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_872305-df, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_872305-df[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_872305-df\"]{padding-top:20px;font-size:20px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_872305-df mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_872305-df[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_872305-df\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_872305-df img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_872305-df[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_872305-df\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_872305-df, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_872305-df[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_872305-df\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_872305-df, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_872305-df[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_872305-df\"]{padding-top:0px;text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading158_872305-df wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_872305-df\">5. Resume<\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_578839-a3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_578839-a3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_578839-a3\"]{margin-top:0px;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_578839-a3 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_578839-a3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_578839-a3\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_578839-a3 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_578839-a3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_578839-a3\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_578839-a3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_578839-a3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_578839-a3\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_578839-a3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_578839-a3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_578839-a3\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading158_578839-a3 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_578839-a3\">Please include a one to two page resume detailing your education, professional development activities, work, and volunteer experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_e05419-89, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_e05419-89[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_e05419-89\"]{padding-top:20px;font-size:20px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_e05419-89 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_e05419-89[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_e05419-89\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_e05419-89 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_e05419-89[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_e05419-89\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_e05419-89, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_e05419-89[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_e05419-89\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_e05419-89, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_e05419-89[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_e05419-89\"]{padding-top:0px;text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading158_e05419-89 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_e05419-89\">6.&nbsp; Field (Internship) Evaluation<\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_907766-89, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_907766-89[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_907766-89\"]{margin-top:0px;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_907766-89 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_907766-89[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_907766-89\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_907766-89 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_907766-89[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_907766-89\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_907766-89, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_907766-89[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_907766-89\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_907766-89, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_907766-89[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_907766-89\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading158_907766-89 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_907766-89\">If you are applying to the Advanced Standing program, please provide your final field (or internship) evaluation. If you have not yet graduated, please provide your mid-year field evaluation as part of your application.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id158_4bd210-3e > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id158_4bd210-3e > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id158_4bd210-3e > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1100px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:75px;padding-bottom:75px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id158_4bd210-3e{background-color:#faf4ec;}.kb-row-layout-id158_4bd210-3e > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id158_4bd210-3e > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-right:50px;padding-left:50px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 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(max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id158_d660be-b8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:25px;padding-right:35px;padding-bottom:45px;padding-left:35px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id158_d660be-b8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id158_d660be-b8 alignnone has-white-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column158_7e9aeb-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column158_7e9aeb-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column158_7e9aeb-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column158_7e9aeb-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column158_7e9aeb-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column158_7e9aeb-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column158_7e9aeb-e9{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column158_7e9aeb-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column158_7e9aeb-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column158_7e9aeb-e9\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_2273a5-fe, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_2273a5-fe[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_2273a5-fe\"]{font-size:32px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#003263;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_2273a5-fe mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_2273a5-fe[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_2273a5-fe\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_2273a5-fe img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_2273a5-fe[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_2273a5-fe\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_2273a5-fe, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_2273a5-fe[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_2273a5-fe\"]{text-align:center!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_2273a5-fe, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_2273a5-fe[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_2273a5-fe\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading158_2273a5-fe wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_2273a5-fe\">Transfer Students<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id158_cdb583-c9{margin-top:-5px;}.kb-row-layout-id158_cdb583-c9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id158_cdb583-c9 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id158_cdb583-c9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id158_cdb583-c9 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id158_cdb583-c9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id158_cdb583-c9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id158_cdb583-c9 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column158_7b73e6-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column158_7b73e6-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column158_7b73e6-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column158_7b73e6-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column158_7b73e6-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column158_7b73e6-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column158_7b73e6-30{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column158_7b73e6-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column158_7b73e6-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column158_7b73e6-30\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_32fc3e-e4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_32fc3e-e4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_32fc3e-e4\"]{margin-top:0px;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_32fc3e-e4 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_32fc3e-e4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_32fc3e-e4\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_32fc3e-e4 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_32fc3e-e4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_32fc3e-e4\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_32fc3e-e4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_32fc3e-e4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_32fc3e-e4\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_32fc3e-e4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_32fc3e-e4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_32fc3e-e4\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading158_32fc3e-e4 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_32fc3e-e4\">We welcome transfer students to the MSW Program. Applicants who have completed coursework in another CSWE-accredited MSW program within the past five years may request a review of their transcript for possible equivalency or elective credit. To be eligible for transfer credit, your final course grade must be a B or better.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_2468e0-25, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_2468e0-25[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_2468e0-25\"]{margin-top:0px;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_2468e0-25 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_2468e0-25[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_2468e0-25\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_2468e0-25 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_2468e0-25[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_2468e0-25\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_2468e0-25, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_2468e0-25[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_2468e0-25\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_2468e0-25, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_2468e0-25[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_2468e0-25\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading158_2468e0-25 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_2468e0-25\">If you wish to transfer more than six (6) credit hours, please contact the MSW Program Coordinator, who will examine pertinent course syllabi, make a determination of transfer credits, and submit a formal request to the Graduate School for transfer of credits.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_c8b793-b5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_c8b793-b5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_c8b793-b5\"]{margin-top:0px;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_c8b793-b5 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_c8b793-b5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_c8b793-b5\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_c8b793-b5 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_c8b793-b5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_c8b793-b5\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_c8b793-b5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_c8b793-b5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_c8b793-b5\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_c8b793-b5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_c8b793-b5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_c8b793-b5\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading158_c8b793-b5 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_c8b793-b5\">Applicants who have completed coursework within a non-CSWE accredited MSW program or graduate program in another profession or discipline (e.g. counseling, psychology, etc.) may provide a written request to the MSW Program Coordinator for transfer of up to six credits as electives.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id158_9aa8f6-3f > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id158_9aa8f6-3f > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id158_9aa8f6-3f > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1100px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:75px;padding-bottom:75px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id158_9aa8f6-3f{background-color:#e5f0f9;}.kb-row-layout-id158_9aa8f6-3f > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id158_9aa8f6-3f > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-right:50px;padding-left:50px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id158_9aa8f6-3f > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:50px;padding-right:25px;padding-bottom:50px;padding-left:25px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id158_9aa8f6-3f alignfull kt-row-has-bg um-UMBlueHorizonsDarkBlueTextBox wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\" id=\"background\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column158_861287-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column158_861287-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column158_861287-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column158_861287-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column158_861287-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column158_861287-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column158_861287-68{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column158_861287-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column158_861287-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column158_861287-68\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-row-layout-id158_6c0b85-37 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id158_6c0b85-37 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id158_6c0b85-37 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:60px;padding-right:170px;padding-bottom:75px;padding-left:170px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id158_6c0b85-37 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id158_6c0b85-37 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:25px;padding-right:35px;padding-bottom:45px;padding-left:35px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id158_6c0b85-37 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id158_6c0b85-37 alignnone has-white-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column158_a20876-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column158_a20876-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column158_a20876-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column158_a20876-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column158_a20876-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column158_a20876-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column158_a20876-30{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column158_a20876-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column158_a20876-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column158_a20876-30\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_6c8a3f-93, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_6c8a3f-93[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_6c8a3f-93\"]{font-size:32px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#003263;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_6c8a3f-93 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_6c8a3f-93[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_6c8a3f-93\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_6c8a3f-93 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_6c8a3f-93[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_6c8a3f-93\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_6c8a3f-93, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_6c8a3f-93[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_6c8a3f-93\"]{text-align:center!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_6c8a3f-93, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_6c8a3f-93[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_6c8a3f-93\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading158_6c8a3f-93 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_6c8a3f-93\">BAckground Check<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id158_8917a8-04{margin-top:-5px;}.kb-row-layout-id158_8917a8-04 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id158_8917a8-04 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id158_8917a8-04 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id158_8917a8-04 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id158_8917a8-04 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id158_8917a8-04 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id158_8917a8-04 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column158_c72572-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column158_c72572-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column158_c72572-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column158_c72572-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column158_c72572-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column158_c72572-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column158_c72572-68{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column158_c72572-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column158_c72572-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column158_c72572-68\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_9e2013-95, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_9e2013-95[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_9e2013-95\"]{margin-top:0px;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_9e2013-95 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_9e2013-95[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_9e2013-95\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_9e2013-95 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_9e2013-95[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_9e2013-95\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_9e2013-95, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_9e2013-95[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_9e2013-95\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_9e2013-95, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_9e2013-95[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_9e2013-95\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading158_9e2013-95 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_9e2013-95\">Students seeking careers in certain fields, including those that require licensure or certification, may be required to undergo a background check in order: to be licensed, certified or otherwise professionally qualified to enter certain fields of professional activity; to participate in internships, practicums, field experiences, clinical experiences or other activities relevant to completing professional training; to engage in professional development; or to graduate from a particular program of study. Many social work employers require a background check as part of the hiring process.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_7f4215-c9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_7f4215-c9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_7f4215-c9\"]{margin-top:0px;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_7f4215-c9 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_7f4215-c9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_7f4215-c9\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_7f4215-c9 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_7f4215-c9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_7f4215-c9\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_7f4215-c9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_7f4215-c9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_7f4215-c9\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_7f4215-c9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_7f4215-c9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_7f4215-c9\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading158_7f4215-c9 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_7f4215-c9\">Background checks may include, but not be limited to, the following:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items158_e62191-51:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items158_e62191-51 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items158_e62191-51 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items158_e62191-51 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:23px;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items158_e62191-51 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:15px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items158_e62191-51 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items158_e62191-51 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{font-size:18px;font-family:forma-djr-micro;font-weight:400;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items158_e62191-51 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items158_e62191-51 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-158_17d512-17 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-158_17d512-17\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Verification of educational history, including degrees earned<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-158_b9eb7a-fb .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-158_b9eb7a-fb\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Review of&nbsp;criminal history, including convictions, deferred adjudications, judgments, and pending criminal charges involving felonies, Class A, Class B, and Class C violations or other criminal history<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-158_f23356-f0 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-158_f23356-f0\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Social Security Number verification<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-158_e43849-f1 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-158_e43849-f1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Sex Offender Registry search<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-158_84d9c6-0c .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-158_84d9c6-0c\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">National Provider Identifier Record Check<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_b27c43-86, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_b27c43-86[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_b27c43-86\"]{margin-top:0px;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_b27c43-86 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_b27c43-86[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_b27c43-86\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_b27c43-86 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_b27c43-86[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_b27c43-86\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_b27c43-86, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_b27c43-86[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_b27c43-86\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_b27c43-86, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_b27c43-86[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_b27c43-86\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading158_b27c43-86 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_b27c43-86\">Having a notable history, depending on the exact circumstances, may not necessarily prevent you from earning a degree in your chosen field or the other ways noted above; however, individuals concerned about how their background may impact their ability to graduate or be successful in other educational or professional experiences, should consult with the relevant administrator in their program of study, and\/or with their academic advisor, and\/or with the board of professional licensure in the state in which they plan to practice professionally.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_c84e46-41, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_c84e46-41[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_c84e46-41\"]{margin-top:0px;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_c84e46-41 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_c84e46-41[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_c84e46-41\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_c84e46-41 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_c84e46-41[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_c84e46-41\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_c84e46-41, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_c84e46-41[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_c84e46-41\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_c84e46-41, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_c84e46-41[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_c84e46-41\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading158_c84e46-41 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_c84e46-41\">As you progress in your academic program, you are encouraged to maintain honest, accurate and forthcoming communication with your advisor, be prepared to share appropriate information on any application(s), and discuss any relevant concerns in your interviews.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id158_e18af0-67{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:60px;}.kb-row-layout-id158_e18af0-67 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id158_e18af0-67 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id158_e18af0-67 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:60px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1268px;padding-top:30px;padding-bottom:30px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id158_e18af0-67{background-image:linear-gradient(60deg,rgb(8,46,88) 47%,rgb(65,118,161) 93%);}.kb-row-layout-id158_e18af0-67 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id158_e18af0-67 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);padding-right:50px;padding-left:50px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id158_e18af0-67 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-right:25px;padding-left:25px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id158_e18af0-67 alignfull kt-row-has-bg um-UMBHBannerContactFooter wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column158_c52508-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column158_c52508-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column158_c52508-d4 > 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1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column158_c52508-d4{align-self:auto;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column158_c52508-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{align-items:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column158_c52508-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:row;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column158_c52508-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col > *, .kadence-column158_c52508-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-image, .kadence-column158_c52508-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-kadence-image{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kadence-column158_c52508-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{flex-grow:1;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column158_c52508-d4{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column158_c52508-d4{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column158_c52508-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{align-items:center;}.kadence-column158_c52508-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:row;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:flex-start;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column158_c52508-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col > *, .kadence-column158_c52508-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-image, .kadence-column158_c52508-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-kadence-image{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kadence-column158_c52508-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{flex-grow:1;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column158_c52508-d4 kb-section-dir-horizontal kb-section-md-dir-horizontal\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_8b839e-9d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_8b839e-9d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_8b839e-9d\"]{padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;text-align:center;font-size:32px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_8b839e-9d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_8b839e-9d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_8b839e-9d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_8b839e-9d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading158_8b839e-9d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading158_8b839e-9d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and 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