San Bernardino,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Social Work and Master of Public Administration Concurrent Degrees in San Bernardino United States | California State University, San Bernardino
California State University, San Bernardino
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San Bernardino United States
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Qualification
Double Major Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
14,657
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences & Business and Public Administration
School of Social Work, Social & Behavioral Sciences Building, Room 423 (909) 537-5501
Department of Public Administration, Jack Brown Hall, Room 456 (909) 537-5758
The Department of Public Administration and School of Social Work provide a combined graduate program resulting in dual Master of Social Work and Master of Public Administration degrees. This program is designed for individuals pursuing leadership positions in social services, equipping graduates with the expertise to drive positive transformation across various organizational levels.
Applicants for the dual degree program must meet the admission criteria for both programs separately. The MSW application, available through the School of Social Work, includes specific statement guidelines and a Study Plan form for the combined MSW/MPA program.
Both degree requirements must be completed before either degree can be awarded.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university before the start of the MSW program,
A grade point average of 3.0 (B) or better in all course work, or
A grade point average of 3.0 (B) or better in the last 90 quarter units or last 60 semester units, *A GPA of 2.8 or higher (cumulative or last 60 semester units/last 90 quarter units) may be considered with significant social service experience and overall application.
An academic background in the liberal arts, with social and behavioral sciences preferred,
Paid social work related employment, internship, or volunteer service (the equivalent of at least one year of full-time experience, i.e., 2,080 hours), is preferred, but applicants with less experience will be considered,
Evidence of personal qualifications, motivation, and experience that indicate likelihood of becoming a successful social worker, an autobiographical statement and three references from individuals who are familiar with the student's work, academic background, potential for social work practice, and level of maturity,
A course in each of the following:
Social Science Research Methods
Human Behavior
Human Physiology
Students with bachelor's degrees from Council on Social Work Education accredited programs not admitted into the Advanced Standing program are required to meet with their faculty advisor prior to beginning course work to determine whether any generalist year MSW courses are redundant with their undergraduate preparation. Such determination may be based on course syllabi, texts, informal evaluation, or formal examination. Each course waived for the qualified applicant must be substituted with an approved elective so that a total of 60 semester units is completed for the master's degree.
Completed with a grade point average of 3.0 (B) at least 30 semester units of course work in the MSW and 15 semester units in the MPA,
IELTS - 6.0, TOEFL IBT - 79, PBT - 550, PTE - 53
A grade point average of 3.0 (B) or better in all course work, or
A grade point average of 3.0 (B) or better in the last 90 quarter units or last 60 semester units, *A GPA of 2.8 or higher (cumulative or last 60 semester units/last 90 quarter units) may be considered with significant social service experience and overall application.
An academic background in the liberal arts, with social and behavioral sciences preferred,
Paid social work related employment, internship, or volunteer service (the equivalent of at least one year of full-time experience, i.e., 2,080 hours), is preferred, but applicants with less experience will be considered,
Evidence of personal qualifications, motivation, and experience that indicate likelihood of becoming a successful social worker, an autobiographical statement and three references from individuals who are familiar with the student's work, academic background, potential for social work practice, and level of maturity,
A course in each of the following:
Social Science Research Methods
Human Behavior
Human Physiology
Students with bachelor's degrees from Council on Social Work Education accredited programs not admitted into the Advanced Standing program are required to meet with their faculty advisor prior to beginning course work to determine whether any generalist year MSW courses are redundant with their undergraduate preparation. Such determination may be based on course syllabi, texts, informal evaluation, or formal examination. Each course waived for the qualified applicant must be substituted with an approved elective so that a total of 60 semester units is completed for the master's degree.
Completed with a grade point average of 3.0 (B) at least 30 semester units of course work in the MSW and 15 semester units in the MPA,
IELTS - 6.0, TOEFL IBT - 79, PBT - 550, PTE - 53
Tuition
USD
14,657