This statement must be included in your application for admission. The personal statement should be carefully prepared (PROOFED) document that is double-spaced and typewritten.
The personal statement should address the following:
1. Describe in detail your understanding of social work as a profession. How did your interest in social work develop and what factors influenced your decision to seek graduate social work education at Jackson State University?
2. Describe your special interests and career goals. If you have worked or trained in another field, why are you now considering a career change?

3. How have your life experiences, career experiences, economic, ethnic, racial, spiritual and/or other diverse experiences contributed to your desire and capacity to practice social work?

4. Describe the intellectual and personal qualifications that will enable you to practice social work successfully. What limitations do you see in your work experiences, attributes and skills that would need to be addressed to practice social work?

5. How will you balance outside responsibilities with academic responsibilities?

6. If you have any special circumstances that require an explanation or that may hinder you in working with a particular population (e.g., failing grades, low GPA, personal circumstances), please do so.