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Master of Social Work

California State University, San Marcos

  • San Marcos, United States
  • 2 years
  • English
  • Hybrid
  • Master

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California State University, San Marcos campus

About the program

A 2-year course or thesis master programme in Social Work at Memorial University.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Learners studying Social Work can develop the ability to evaluate social and behavioural evidence
  • Apply relevant research methods and ethical principles
  • And communicate findings to diverse audiences
  • And apply advanced analytical or reflective approaches to complex work. These are indicative learning goals
  • Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

  • Social work service delivery in Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Across Canada and internationally

Curriculum

  • Course route: seven courses
  • A field internship
  • A non-credit Pathway course and a Pathway Scholarship project. Thesis route: six courses
  • Internship
  • Pathway and a thesis. Requires two or three on-campus institutes of 7-10 days.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Master: bachelor degree from an accredited institution
  • University minimum GPA 2.5 (programmes often 2.8-3.0)
  • English proficiency
  • Programme-specific items such as recommendation letters
  • Statement of purpose
  • Resume
  • Additional academic criteria: University minimum 2.5 overall or in last 60 units
  • Programmes often 2.8 to 3.0.

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree or equivalent from an accredited institution (non-US degrees evaluated by an approved agency), programme-specific items often include recommendation letters, statement of purpose, resume, GRE/GMAT waived or optional for most

Language tests

  • TOEFL iBT 80
  • IELTS 6.0
  • Duolingo 110
  • PTE Academic 65
  • Cambridge 180

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed Application
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • Passport or Identity Document
  • Previous Degree Certificate
  • Financial Support Statement
  • Academic References
  • Statement of Purpose

How to apply

  1. Review the Social Work admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through Cal State Apply. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year$26,899 USD
Application fee$70 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusSan Marcos
Faculty or schoolCollege of Education, Health and Human Services
DepartmentSocial Work
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1
Scholarship notePotential California State University, San Marcos scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Social Work. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    15 Jan 2027

    62 days left

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.