Program Overview
The Social Work at California State University San Marcos is a Master programme in Social Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of social sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Social Work programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 499 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 499 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: San Marcos, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Social Work programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Human Behavior & Social Environment I
- Human Behavior & Social Environment II
- Generalist Practice I
- Generalist Practice II: Individuals, Families, & Groups
- Generalist Practice III: Organizations and Communities
- Social Welfare Policy
- Law and Ethics in Social Work
- Field Instruction I
- Field Instruction II
- Research Methods in Social Work
- Human Behavior & Social Environment III
- Advanced Direct Practice I: Individuals/CYF
- Advanced Direct Practice I: Individuals/BH
- Advanced Direct Practice II: Groups & Families/CYF
- Advanced Direct Practice II: Groups & Families/BH
- Advanced Policy: CYF
- Advanced Policy: BH
- Advanced Field Instruction I
- Advanced Field Instruction II
- Advanced Research Methods in Social Work
- Capstone Project/ Thesis II
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
A complete application consists of:
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 499 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 499 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 499 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 499 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact California State University San Marcos directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About California State University San Marcos
California State University San Marcos
California, US
California State University San Marcos is a public university in San Marcos, California, United States. It was founded in 1989 as the 21st campus in the California State University (CSU) system.
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months