Department of Social Work

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

The CSUF MSW program faculty is deeply committed to advancing the goals and mission of the University and the College of Health and Human Development while integrating the nine core competencies outlined by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) to prepare students for ethical, effective, and transformative practice.

1. Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior
2. Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice
3. Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice
4. Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice
5. Engage in Policy Practice 
6. Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
7. Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
8. Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
9. Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

AREA OF FOCUS & CAREER PATHS 

The  Master of Social Work (MSW)  degree at CSUF prepares professionals for  direct social work practice  with vulnerable, marginalized, and disadvantaged populations in  multicultural settings. Through the  Master of Social Work Association (MSWA), students gain access to  community support,  peer connections, and  professional development  opportunities.

The program offers three specialized  areas of focus:

• Child Welfare
• Community Mental Health
• Aging

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Department Office:

EC-207 (657) 278-8452

Degree Requirement:

60 units

TYPICAL SOCIAL WORK JOB SETTING

* County Social Service Agency
* County Health Care Agency
* Child Protective Services
* Adoption Agencies
* Community Mental Health Centers
* Family Service Agencies
* Hospitals/Clinics
* Psychiatric Facilities
* Social Welfare Research & Policy Analysis
* Chemical Dependency Treatment Programs
* School Districts/Public Schools
* Probation and Correctional Facilities
* Councils on Aging
* Residential Treatment Centers
* Foster Care Agencies
* Day Treatment Programs
* Non-Profit Organization

OPPORTUNITIES

International Social Work Programs

NASW Legislative Lobby Days

Masters Project Poster Presentation