have a BA in Computer Science, want a MSW - Masters in Social work!?

The last person has gotten some poor information. NO MSW program requires a BSW for admission (they only require this if you wan to apply for advanced standing). Now ALL MSW programs require a liberal arts background (but not necessarily a liberal arts degree). Depending on where you did your BA you should have had to meet some general education/distribution credits (these are liberal arts requirements). Many MSW programs will spell out the liberal arts requirements they want (e.g. a distribution of social science, humanities, human biology, and statistics). You will want to get the specific applications for the programs you want to apply to and look at their pre-requisites. Get a copy of your transcipt and see if you have what they want. If not you will need to take these prior to admission (you can be taking them when you apply).

For you the important pieces will be really focusing on the work/volunteer experience you have in the human services. Your essay will also be critical. You may wish to consider how IT and Human services relate (e.g. you have to listen to people describe their needs and help them meet them). You might also consider how you might link the two areas (a program like South Carolina has a focus on technology and social work).

The bottom line is that yes you can get an MSW, you may need to take some courses and apply to different schools (newer MSW programs are less competitive than more established ones) but if you have a good GPA, good writing skills, and can make a case you should get in. Also don't forget to attend any information sessions that the schools you are interested in put on. Also consider going to meet with the Dean/Director/Admissions person for the program.

DA

I actually looked into this for myself! I am graduating with a BA in CJ and I wanted to get a MSW. Every graduate program that I looked at required a BSW before entering their master's program! I know a few years ago, this wasn't the case but I've checked out a number of universities in the SE and NE part of the country and their requriements have changed.. Hope this helps answer your question. Good luck!