An MSW degree with a Grade Point Average of at least 3.0 from a graduate school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
Good standing status at the last school attended.
A Graduate Record Examination (GRE) taken within the previous 5 years. Please visit the GRE website at www.ets.org/gre for more information about the GRE, including registration information. Official GRE scores must be sent from ETS directly to FSU. The FSU institutional code is 5219.
For International Applicants, including those with a graduate degree from a U.S. university, please see the Doctoral Program Admissions Toolkit for English language proficiency requirements.
The GRE could be waived for students who meet at least one criterion from each of the two categories below. To be considered for a waiver from the FSU College of Social Work Doctoral Program application for fall 2024 admissions consideration, please submit your current resume/CV and any relevant additional supplementary materials.

Success and Aptitude for Research:
Undergraduate or graduate research-based thesis in a relevant field.
Post-undergraduate research experience in a relevant field.
Post-graduate research experience in a relevant field.
Participation in the FSU Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP) or equivalent experience.
Extensive (at least 2 years) relevant research or clinical experience related to the applicant's research interests.
Co-authored research paper published in a peer-reviewed scientific journal.
Extensive (at least 2 years) relevant employment related to the applicant's graduate training goals.
Academic Preparation:
Upper-division undergraduate GPA of 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) or higher from any nationally or internationally accredited college or university.
MSW GPA of 3.75 (on a 4.0 scale) or higher from any Council of Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited college or university.
Internet based TOEFL (IBTOEFL): 80
Paper based TOEFL (TOEFL): 550
International English Language Testing System (Academic IELTS): 6.5