Program Description
The Title IV-E Program provides professional educations and monetary assistance to undergraduate and graduate social work students who intend to pursue or continue a career in the field of public child welfare.
All students interested in pursuing a career in public child welfare enrolled in the following School of Social Work programs.
- BASW Program
- Advanced Standing Program
- 2-Year MSW Program
- 3-Year MSW Program (on campus & online)
This depends on which MSW Program you pursue. Visit Program Description for detailed information.
Each academic program is different. Visit Program Description for detailed information.
Fourth floor of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences building room, SB-402.
Applying / Awards Process
BASW Students: complete the additional Title IV-E stipend application.
MSW Students: apply for the MSW program via Cal State Apply and complete the additional Title IV-E program application.
Classes / Field
All Title IV-E students are in field placement on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Advanced Standing: 20 hours per week, 600 hours per year.
BASW, 2-Year, and 3-Year MSW Programs: 16 hours per week, 480 hours per year.
Yes, undergraduate students need to take SW 3200 and graduate students need to take SW 6038. Graduate research projects of Title IV-E recipients need to be on a topic relevant to Public Child Welfare.
Employment Obligation
The Job Preview Video can share what working in Public Child Welfare looks like.
You have up to 1 year to find employment in a qualifying agency. If you are already employed by a qualifying agency, you have six months to secure employment.