TOEFL Official scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) are required of all graduate applicants, regardless of citizenship status, whose native language is not English or who have been educated in countries where English is not the native language. Applications will not be processed until the required TOEFL or IELTS score is received. The TOEFL and IELTS scores are valid for two years from the test date and are considered official only when received directly from the testing agency and are considered official only when received directly from the testing agency. The minimum scores accepted by the doctoral program are: paper-based TOEFL score of 587 or Internet-based score of 95, with a speaking score of 26; or IELTS score of 8.0. IELTS Official scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) are required of all graduate applicants, regardless of citizenship status, whose native language is not English or who have been educated in countries where English is not the native language. Applications will not be processed until the required TOEFL or IELTS score is received. The TOEFL and IELTS scores are valid for two years from the test date and are considered official only when received directly from the testing agency and are considered official only when received directly from the testing agency. The minimum scores accepted by the doctoral program are: paper-based TOEFL score of 587 or Internet-based score of 95, with a speaking score of 26; or IELTS score of 8.0. GRE You also must submit scores from the Graduate Record Exam (GRE). The GRE must have been taken within five years of the date you apply to GSSW.  ETS Institution Code (GRE): 4842

PS The PhD Admission Committee considers your Statement of Professional and Educational Intent to be a significant part of your application. Respond openly and honestly to each section. The average statement length is approximately seven pages. Please doublespace your statement. The Statement of Professional and Educational Intent must be written solely by you, the applicant, without the use of an editor. (Computer grammar/spelling checks and self-editing are permitted.) Your Statement should include the following elements: • Describe your reasons for pursuing a doctoral education. • Discuss your qualifications and readiness for pursuing doctoral studies in social work. • Describe your view of the role of research in social work. • Describe the area(s) of knowledge around which you wish to concentrate your study and research. • Indicate areas in which you would like to teach as a faculty member at a school of social work. • How does your professional experience and academic background relate to your plans for study? • Identify any projects at GSSW, or at the University of Denver, in which you have an interest. • What other factors about the GSSW program are of particular interest to you? • Explain why you feel this program would be a good match for you. • What are your career goals? • Discuss any other factors you feel are important in our evaluation of your application. CV Include a current résumé with your application that includes the following information: • Name, mailing address and other current contact information • Areas of Special Interest • Education: institution(s), the dates you attended, your degrees, and major(s) and minor(s). Begin with your most recent degree. • Continuing Education: List the continuing education experiences that you have had. • Paid Employment History: List your paid work experiences in chronological order, beginning with the most recent. For each position you have held, please provide the name of employer, location, beginning and ending dates, and a brief job description. • Volunteer Experiences: List your volunteer social work or human services experiences in chronological order, beginning with the most recent. Please provide the name of each agency or organization, its location, beginning and ending dates, and a brief description of your responsibilities and activities. • Honors and Awards: Identify any academic honors or awards that you have received. • Professional Affiliations/Licensure: List any professional associations of which you are a member and any advanced certification(s) you have received. • Research and Evaluation Experiences: List your research and evaluation experiences, including a description of your position, beginning and ending dates, and responsibilities. • Teaching Experiences: List all courses that you have taught; include the course title, level, beginning and ending dates, a brief course description and the educational institution at which it was taught. • Paper Presentations at Conferences: List the titles of papers you have presented at national, state or other conferences over the last five years; include the date, conference sponsor, and any co-authors or co-presenters. • Publications: List publications on which you are listed as an author, including journal articles, books, book chapters, technical reports, magazine or newsletter articles, contract or grant applications, and program manuals. Please follow the style guidelines in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (Sixth Edition). Fee a $65 application fee (submitted online or mailed separately) RL three written recommendations You'll need reference names and valid email addresses during the online application process. Recommenders will be emailed the appropriate form and detailed instructions how to submit their recommendation electronically. Transcript An official transcript from each college or university previously attended “Official transcripts” are those that are sent directly from the registrar of the originating colleges/universities to the Graduate School of Social Work. If you submit them electronically, have them sent to gsswadmission@du.edu. Do NOT upload unofficial transcripts Official transcripts are required from ALL colleges or universities you have attended. Taking even a single course requires that a transcript be provided. If your transcript is in a language other than English, you must have official English translations of the documentssubmitted to GSSW in addition to the original documents. Students with foreign credentials must also submit official proof of the degree earned (e.g., a copy of the diploma) with a certified English translation