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Master of Social Work at California State University at Northridge

The Master of Social Work degree at California State University - Northridge provides students with a strong academic program with professional skill development that provides social services to the San Fernando Valley and adjacent cities, as well as state, national and global communities. The MSW program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and offers one specialization: advanced generalist practice with a focus on urban communities. This full-time program consists of two academic years and 20 courses equaling 60 credits, of which 12 are in field internship placements. The first year or generalist year of the program consists of two semesters for all students, including core course content of social work micro, mezzo and macro practice; multicultural practice; DSM diagnosis; human behavior and the social environment; social welfare policy and advocacy; and social research and field placement. The second year or specialized year of the program builds on the core content taught in the first year and includes other required content for professional accreditation: social work values and ethics, populations at risk, diversity, and social and economic justice. 

Level Masters
Discipline Arts and Humanities
Duration 24 months
Intakes Jan, Sep
Application Fees USD 70
Tuition Fees USD 15626
Campus Northridge
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Admission Requirements
Language proficiency (minimum)
IELTS 7
TOEFL 88
PTE 58
Duolingo 105
Exam proficiency (minimum)
SAT Not Required / Waiver
ACT Not Required / Waiver
GRE Not Required / Waiver
GMAT Not Required / Waiver
Requirements

Minimum GPA - 63%

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QS Ranking 1201-1400
Times Higher Education --
ARWU 761
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