Welcome to the Master of
Social Work Program
Mission
The Master of Social Work Program at California State University, Stanislaus prepares social workers to advance social justice. This education is committed to social change based on an analysis of social, political and economic structures and their impact. The program enables social workers to collaborate with others to transform the conditions which contribute to privilege and oppression. Graduates are prepared to use an advanced integrative practice approach to work with individuals, families and communities to promote personal and collective liberation.
Program Goals
- Prepare professional social workers to engage with diverse populations in a process of critical reflection and action to address oppression and promote social justice.
- Prepare professional social workers to use self awareness to understand the effects of their biases on their interaction with others.
- Prepare professional social workers to engage in the struggle to transform their biases.
- Prepare social workers to use an integrative practice framework for multi-system interventions guided by ethics and informed by research.
- Prepare professional social workers to meet the social service needs of the region.
- Create a learning environment consistent with core practice values of empowerment, strengths, and collaboration which are necessary to promote social justice.
The Master of Social Work Program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
Admissions Information
Admission Deadline for Fall 2012 is February 28, 2012
Admission to the MSW program is based on meeting the general University requirements, plus an evaluation of the applicant’s potential for advanced practice in the profession of social work. Two applications are required – one to the University and one to the Social Work Program. No spring admission.
Social Work Admission Requirements.pdf
The following are required to complete an admissions application to the MSW program:
- Complete University requirements (online application, fee, transcripts)
- GPA of 2.5 required; 3.0 in the last 60 units preferred
- Liberal arts background demonstrated by having met the CSU general education requirements or a comparable course of study as an undergraduate.
- Academic background including instruction in the behavioral and biological sciences related to the human condition.
- At least three academic and/or professional references (including the completed Request for Reference Form.pdf and a reference letter attached) from individuals who can address your qualifications for graduate study in social work, your academic readiness and work performance and proficiency.
- Autobiographical statement (1200-1500 words) refer to Social Work Admission Requirements.pdf for detailed guidelines.
- Admission Application.pdf
- Criminal History Statement.pdf
- Voluntary and/or paid experience in human services.
- Provide one copy of all transcripts.
- Resume or vitae.
*It is recommended that applicants will have completed a course in statistics and be computer literate.
Application/Forms
Admission Application Word.doc
Request for Reference Form.doc
Send complete application materials to:
Department of Social Work, DBH 122
CSU Stanislaus
One University Circle
Turlock, CA 95382
All forms must be postmarked or in the department office by February 28, 2012.
Admission to the University
Apply to the Graduate School Online at www.csusmentor.edu
(There is a $55 non-refundable application fee)
*Recommended deadline for University Application is January 10*