Overview
This Social Work MSW program offered at California State University, Fresno is designed to prepare students for advanced social work practice as social work practitioners who are capable of intervening at individual, family, group, organization, and community levels. Students achieve competence in problem identification, assessment, development of intervention plans, and evaluation of practice. Students build cross-cultural awareness and learn to use empowerment and social justice perspectives when making interventions with client systems of various sizes.
Students complete a total of 60 units of graduate work that includes two years of supervised internship with participating agencies in the community, and completion of a master's project or thesis. The project or thesis can focus on examination of social problems or development of intervention strategies for the purpose of building upon the profession's knowledge base.
Career Development
- The program prepares students for practice and advancement in the social work profession.
- Students develop the knowledge and skills necessary to provide direct services, consultation, training, program development, practice evaluation, and social service research on behalf of clients and community and contribute to the advancement of the profession.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Social Work
- Topics in Social Work
- Social Welfare Policies and Programs
- Social Welfare Policy Advocacy
- Social Services for the Aging
- Child Welfare
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Social Work Sociology Public Policy View 544 other Masters in Social Work in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Submit a Cal State Apply online and pay $55 USD (non-refundable) by credit card
- English language proficiency
- Original or certified copies of all university transcripts with literal English translation. Any coursework presented after an offer of admission is made will not be considered for credit
- Financial document (no older than 6 months) & Affidavit of Support from sponsors showing the amount and source of support for a minimum of one school year of study
- A copy of the biographic information/photo page in your passport
- Three Letters of Recommendation (if applicable)
- Official admission test score report (GRE* or GMAT*) - if applicable
- Additional Documentation (if required by the department)
Tuition Fee
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International
15147 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15147 USD per year during 24 months. -
National
15147 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15147 USD per year during 24 months. -
In-State
5075 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5075 USD per year during 24 months.
Living costs for California
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.