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Overview
The Social Work curriculum offered by the California State University Sacramento is composed of two semesters of professional foundation and two semesters of a specialized curriculum. In the foundation part of the program, all students take a core of courses designed to provide them with the knowledge and skills expected of all professional Social Workers.
Features
- The advanced curriculum prepares graduates for specialized practice in 1 of 3 areas; behavioral health; child, adolescent and family; or health and aging.
- The curriculum consists of a generalist practice foundation year and an advanced practice second year. Also required are advanced courses in Social Work practice and policy, and specialized practice electives are recommended.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Social Work and Diverse Populations
- Social Work Practice
- Methods of Social Research
- Theoretical Bases of Social Behavior
- Social Welfare Policy and Services
- Field Instruction
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
60 SCH
- 60-62
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Social Work Public Policy View 647 other Masters in Public Policy in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 2.8
GRE® Required
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university;
- passed an approved course in statistics with a grade of ''C'' or better;
- completed a course with human biology content with a grade of "C" or better;
- a minimum GPA of 2.8 for the last 60 units of coursework;
- demonstrated writing proficiency; and
- completed the Liberal Arts foundation (GE requirements).
Tuition Fee
Living costs for Sacramento
1190 - 1765 USD /month
Living costs
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.
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