Social Work, M.S.W.

Program Description:
The Master of Social Work program emphasizes the National Association of Social Workers’ core social work value, professionalism, and excellence in critical analysis. Students will experience an education that provides training to enter the social work profession through academic and field practicum curricula areas: research, human behavior, social policy, and practice with individuals, groups, organizations, and communities. The competitive program has been fully accredited since 1989. Three models are offered: Model (1) offers two academic years of courses. Model (2) is an online option that offers a three-year program via distance education. Model (3) offers the same course work in Model (1) over the three academic years. Graduates of the program demonstrate social work competencies as defined by The Council of Social Work Education (CSWE).
 
Program Coordinator: Dr. Carolyn McAllister
Phone: 909-537-5501
Email: cmcallis@csusb.edu
Location: SB 423B
MSW's Department Page | MSW's Bulletin Page
 
Application Requirements:

• $70 Application fee
• Prior college transcripts (unofficial accepted)
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university;
• Personal statement
• Three references (to be requested and completed through Cal State Apply)

 
Application Deadlines:

 * For international students, the application deadlines may differ. To confirm the correct deadline, please check the International Education website. If the deadline listed above is earlier than the one on the website, please follow the deadline provided here.

Application Details:

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; 
• A grade point average of 3.0 ("B") or better in all coursework; or
• A grade point average of 3.0 ("B") or better in the last 90 quarter units or last 60 semester units; *A GPA of 2.8 or higher (cumulative or last 60-semester units/last 90 quarter units) may be considered with significant social service experience and overall application. 
• An academic background in the liberal arts; with social and behavioral sciences preferred;
• A year of full-time paid experience, and/or applicable internship or volunteer service in the field of social work (this requirement may be waived);
• Evidence of personal qualifications, motivation, and experience that indicate the likelihood of becoming a successful social worker; an autobiographical statement and three letters of reference from individuals who are familiar with the student's work, academic background, potential, and level of maturity;
• A course in each of the following:
  • Social Science Research Methods
  • Human Behavior Theory
  • Human Biology