Overview

The Social Work program offered by the California State University San Marcos prepares students for direct practice in a variety of settings including public, private, and nonprofit agencies and organizations, in social services, child welfare services, human services, healthcare, and mental/behavioral health.

Student Learning Outcomes

The Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for social workers are defined by the national accrediting body, the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) and encompass the following 9 competencies:

Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior

Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice

Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice

Engage In Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice

Engage in Policy Practice

Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Behavior & Social Environment I

Human Behavior & Social Environment II

Generalist Practice II: Individuals, Families, & Groups

Generalist Practice III: Organizations and Communities

Clinical Assessment and Evidence Based Treatment

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

Blended, Online

Campus Location

San Marcos, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed application on Cal State Apply (see How to Apply tab on the left).

One set of official transcripts from each college and university attended reflecting official verification of graduation

Completion of an undergraduate statistics course with a grade of 'C' or better.

A resume including any volunteer, internship, or other paid or unpaid experience

Three electronic recommendations; including either two academic and one professional, or two professional and one academic reference

A personal statement

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

17688 USD / year

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Out-of-State

17688 USD / year

≈ 17688 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7608 USD / year

≈ 7608 USD / year

Living costs

San Marcos

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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