STUDENT AUTOBIOGRAPHY

Students must turn in a typed autobiographical statement as a requirement to be considered for admission to the Social Work Program as a Social Work major. Students should strive to turn in a grammatically correct paper since the paper will reflect their ability to communicate as a potential social worker. Information in the autobiographical statement is used only by the Social Work Department Admissions Committee. Please attach this statement to you program application.

The autobiography should contain the following information:

1. Identifying information. Name, birth date, gender, marital status, number of children, race or ethnic origin, place of residence, hometown, etc.

2. How did you develop your interest in social work?

3. Identify your personal qualities, strengths, and weaknesses that you consider relevant to your future career in social work.

4. What areas of social work practice appeal to you as possible career fields? Why?

The statement should be written in first person, active voice using proper grammar. The statement will become a permanent part of the student’s record in the social work files. All information is confidential.

REFERENCE LETTER

The Letter of Reference should be written by someone who can speak to your character, ethics, and/or personal qualities that will contribute to your being an effective social worker. This Letter should be written by a former instructor, coach, employer, or other professional It is not to be written by a personal friend or family member.