Master of Social Welfare in Advancing Health and Wellbeing across the Adult Lifespan in Berkeley United States | University of California, Berkeley

University of California, Berkeley | Berkeley United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 27,366
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months

The Berkeley Social Welfare program provides a professionally accredited Master of Social Welfare (MSW) degree through the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Our curriculum equips students with specialized intervention skills while providing comprehensive grounding in social science theory, welfare policies, and service organizations.

We develop social work professionals for leadership positions and specialized practice roles.
We foster analytical thinking and prioritize evidence-based approaches when designing intervention strategies.
We equip graduates to assume professional responsibilities within social welfare systems and related institutions.
We cultivate advocates committed to promoting social justice.

The Advancing Health and Wellbeing across the Adult Lifespan (A-WELL) specialization prepares future leaders for social work practice with diverse vulnerable adult populations.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

To be eligible for admission to the Master of Social Welfare (MSW) Program at Berkeley, applicants must meet all of the following requirements: Possession of a bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent from an accredited institution. A satisfactory scholastic average, generally a minimum grade-point average of B or better (3.0 on a 4-point scale). Sufficient undergraduate preparation and training for graduate study in social welfare. Applicants for admission to the MSW program must have strong academic preparation in the liberal arts and sciences, including coursework in the social and behavioral sciences. A course in introductory statistics, research methods, or quantitative reasoning. This requirement must be satisfied prior to matriculation if you are offered admission. The equivalent of one full year of paid or voluntary experience related to social welfare or human services. For applicants to the Strengthening Organizations and Communities specialization, the recommended minimum experience requirement is two years. For purposes of admission, your most recent Toefl scores must be at least 90 for the Internet-based test (IBT), and 570 for the paper-based format (PBT). Ielts - Your most recent overall Band score must be at least 7 on a 9-point scale.

Tuition USD 27,366

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