Program Overview
The Social Work (MSW) at California State University Bakersfield 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 (MSW) 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
- Tuition: USD 3,369 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Bakersfield, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Social Work (MSW) programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- 510: Social Policy & Services (5)
- 520: Foundations of Human Behavior (5)
- 540: Generalist Social Work Practice I (5)
- 550: Field Practicum I (3)
- 530: Research Methods for Social Work (5)
- 541: Generalist Social Work Practice II (5)
- 551: Field Practicum II (3)
- 542: Generalist Social Work Practice III (5)
- 543: Assessment and Diagnosis (5)
- 552: Field Practicum III (4)
- 646: Advanced Practice I (5)
- 630: Advanced Research Methods for Social Work Practice (5)
- 650: Advanced Field Practicum I (3)
- 610: Advanced Social Policy & Services (5)
- 647: Advanced Practice II (5)
- 651: Advanced Field Practicum II (3)
- 648: Advanced Practice III (5)
- 652: Advanced Field Practicum I (4)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
After completing your admission application on CSU Mentor, you will need to submit the following documents:
- Affidavit of Financial Support (an agreement between you and your sponsor confirming that you do have the funds to attend CSUB)
- Confidential Bank Statement showing $29,000 for your first academic year at CSUB
- One set of official transcripts (all high school work for undergraduate applicants; all high school work and college work for lower-division transfers; all college work for upper-division transfers and graduate applicants).
- Students applying immediately after high school must submit transcripts which indicate proof of graduation from high school. Alternatively as a proof of graduation, students may submit a high school diploma/certificate along with the transcripts.
- If you are a non-native English speaker, you must submit your TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS score report. Test score reports should be sent to CSUB Institutional Code: 4110 directly from the testing agency.
- If you are transferring from another school in the U.S., you will also need an F-1 Transfer Eligibility Form.
We recommend that all international applicants follow a set of general guidelines to ensure we can process your international application as efficiently as possible.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 3,369 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 3,369 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact California State University Bakersfield 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 Bakersfield
California State University Bakersfield
United States
California State University, Bakersfield is a public university in Bakersfield, California. It was established in 1965 as Kern State College and officially in 1968 as California State College...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months