Master of Social Work
The MSW application process is now CLOSED.
The 2013 Application Period will open
October 1st, 2012
Notification of Admission Decisions:
2012 Applicants will be notified of offers of admission from the department (approximate timeline):
| One Year Program | Beginning of March 2012 |
| Two Year Program | End of March 2012 |
| Three Year Program | Mid April 2012 |
Thank you for your interest in our MSW program. There have been a number of inquiries from those persons who were not offered a spot in our program. I will be happy to discuss your individual concerns with you however I will not be available to answer those questions until May 21st – May 31st. if you would like to set up either an in-person or telephone appointment during those dates please contact me via email.
Vincent Ornelas, MSW PhD
CSUC School of Social Work Admissions Chair
The primary MSW curriculum goal is to prepare students for a professional career in social work. All programs are based on an Advanced Generalist Practice model designed to provide a broad-based set of knowledge, skills, and values necessary for advanced social work practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities.
The One-Year Program 1-Year Sequence of courses is comprised of the Concentration year plus six units of summer preparation courses, requiring 34-36 units** of course work and 720 hours of field education practicum experience. It is designed for those who have obtained a BSW degree that is CSWE-accredited within the last five (5) years, have a GPA of 3.3 or higher, and who have exhibited outstanding performance in their undergraduate social work studies and/or employment in social services. (**depending on program plan)
The Two-Year Program 2-Year Sequence of courses is comprised of the Professional Foundation year and the Concentration year, requiring 59-61 units** of course work and 1200 hours of field education practicum experience. The Concentration year involves a focus of study in either Social Work Practice in Mental Health Services (MH) or Social Work Practice in Families, Children and Youth Services (FCY). Neither focus will limit employment opportunities, as the core knowledge and skills of the Advanced Generalist Practice model apply to all types of employment.
The Three-Year Program 3-Year Sequence of courses provides the same MSW curriculum as the Two-Year Program. This program admits students once every three years with the next cohort of students beginning fall 2012. As in the Two-Year Program, this program requires a total of 59-61 units** of course work and 1200 hours of field education practicum experience. Additional admission requirements and course and schedule information are in the current CSU, Chico University Catalog and the CSU, Chico website.
If you have additional questions about our MSW programs, please call or send an e-mail to:
Jenny Funk
MSW Support Staff
School of Social Work
(530) 898-6204 jcfunk@csuchico.edu