Q: Is this an accredited program?
A: The Department of Social Work received national initial accreditation from the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) from 2004-2005 to 2012.

Q: How long does the program take to complete?
A: It takes two years to complete the full-time program and three years to complete the part-time program.

Q: Are the classes offered online?
A: The classes are not offered online.

Q: Which classes fulfill the science requirement?
A: There is no longer a science requirement.

Q: Where can I receive counseling for this program?
A: You can contact the Social Work Program office at (818) 677-7630 and ask for counseling.

Q: What core classes are required to qualify?
A: A liberal arts background is recommended, but not required, for the program.

Q: Can I begin the program in the Spring semester?
A: The MSW program begins in the Fall semester only.

Q: Do I have to take the GRE?
A: The GRE is not a requirement for the MSW program, but is a requirement of CSUN if your GPA is under 3.0.

Q: Can I do my field work at the place where I work now?
A: The field work assignments are made by the Director of Field Education.

Q: Will my work in a social environment help me qualify?
A: If you work in a social service agency, this experience will support your application.

Q: What type of field work will I be doing?
A: The field work will vary in agencies dealing with child welfare, mental health, aging/gerontology, homelessness, domestic violence, criminal justice, medical/health, and other fields of practice.

Money Matters

The resident full-time and part-time graduate student tuition and fees are assigned by the Trustees of the California State University.

Current fees are available on the CSUN website: www.csun.edu

Additional costs for liability insurance and field education fees will be added to this cost before classes start.