Must I have worked as a social worker to apply? I am employed in a completely different area.

We advise applicants to know something about the practice of social work before they apply to a rigorous graduate program, but we do accept applicants with diverse educational backgrounds. It is looked upon favorably if the applicant has been exposed to the human service field, such as through volunteer work, because it may mean the applicant has an basic understanding of the social work profession. You do not need to have an undergraduate degree in social work or employment in the field in order to apply.