Master of Social Work - Advanced Standing in San Marcos United States | California State University San Marcos

California State University San Marcos | San Marcos United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 16,680
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months

The Master of Social Work (MSW) program at CSUSM cultivates skilled professionals who are ethically grounded and culturally aware, equipping them for hands-on social work with diverse communities. This program trains students for frontline roles across multiple sectors, including government, private, and nonprofit organizations, spanning fields like social services, child welfare, human services, healthcare, and mental/behavioral health.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.0

Qualification Requirements

Baccalaureate degree in Social Work conferred within the past five years from a college or university accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
3.5 GPA or higher in the last 60 semester (90 quarter) units completed
Applicants cannot be admitted with a GPA under 2.50 in accordance with the policy of The Office of Graduate Studies.
Completion of an undergraduate statistics course with a grade of C or better
Personal statement
Three letters of recommendation, including academic and professional references
A resume including any volunteer, internship, or experience in social work or human service positions
An interview (in-person or virtual)

IELTS overall band score of 6.0, writing score no lower than 6.0 and no section score below 5.5
TOEFL iBT - minimum score of 80.
TOEFL paper-based - minimum score of 550.

Tuition USD 16,680

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