How to Apply at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School
The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences is currently accepting applications for the Spring 2013 term of the Virtual MSSA (online degree) Program. To apply to the social work degree program, you can begin the process with the new online application.
Important Deadlines for the 2013-2014 Academic Year
| December 7, 2012 | Spring 2013 Admission | Virtual MSSA (online degree) Program Option |
| March 15, 2013 | Summer 2013 Admission | Virtual MSSA (online degree) Program Option |
| March 15, 2013 | Fall 2013 Admission | International Student Application Deadline |
| May 15, 2013 | Fall 2013 Admission | Full/Part-Time Program Option |
| May 30, 2013 | Fall 2013 Admission | Intensive Weekend Program Option |
| August 2, 2013 | Fall 2013 Admission | Virtual MSSA (online degree) Program Option |
Components of your MSSA graduate school application for all program options include the following. All information can be submitted online unless otherwise noted:
- Application form (no application fee)
- Transcripts (must be sent by the registrar of each institution you attended to the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School Admissions Office)
- Three recommendation letters
- Personal statement
- A current resume highlighting your paid and volunteer experiences
Supplemental Materials
In addition, supplement materials must be submitted for both the Virtual MSSA and the Intensive Weekend Programs. Applicants who wish to earn their social work degree through the online Virtual MSSA program must submit:
- Field Instruction application
- Intensive Weekend applications
- Field Education Proposal
- Applicant’s current job description
- Applicant’s current resume
- Proposed field instructor’s resume
- Copy of the proposed field instructor’s social work license, if applicable
If you are applying to the Virtual MSSA you must select “MSSA – Virtual” as your degree in the online application. Likewise, those applying to the Intensive Weekend program must select “MSSA – Intensive Weekend” from the degree drop-down list.
Application Instructions
The application procedure for the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences is a self-managed process with you — the applicant — gathering all supporting materials. Your application, typed personal statement (essay), resume, electronic transcript(s) and letters of recommendation can be submitted using the online application.
Please submit your completed application as soon as possible. The Admissions Committee can review your file with at least 2 references and an unofficial transcript; however, no final decision will be rendered until your application is complete. If test scores are required, they should be sent by the Educational Testing Service directly to the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School (school code: 9511105).
For the Master of Nonprofit Organization, see the mno application(pdf).