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Master of Social Work

California State University, Monterey Bay

Seaside, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

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

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): 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

Four-year US-equivalent bachelor degree (foreign credential evaluation required)
2.50 GPA on a 4.0 scale overall or in the last 60 semester units; some programmes set higher GPAs
tests or documents; financial affidavit for the I-20.

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

Four-year US-equivalent bachelor degree from an accredited institution (foreign credential evaluation by WES, SpanTran, ECE or IERF); GRE or GMAT depending on major; some programmes require resume, letters of recommendation, statement of purpose; financial affidavit for the I-20

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 80
TOEFL PBT 550
PTE Academic 65
Duolingo 105
IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

Completed Application
Official Academic Transcripts
Passport or Identity Document
Previous Degree Certificate
Financial Support Statement
Academic References
Statement of Purpose
English Proficiency Evidence If Required

How to apply

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	$17,028 USD
Application fee	$70 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Seaside campus
Faculty or school	College of Health Sciences and Human Services
Department	Social Work
Teaching language	English
Credit value	30
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
11 Jan 2027
58 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.