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Master of Social Work Program Admissions

Program Info

The Department of Social Work offers a two-year MSW program and a three-year MSW flex program.

Two-Year MSW Program

  • Administered by: Department of Social Work
  • Schedule: Weekday classes

Three-Year MSW Flex Program

  • Administered by: Extension and International Programs (formerly University Extended Education)
  • Schedule: Weekday evening classes

Registration and fees are subject to the policies and requirements of Extension and International Programs. 

If you have any questions prior to submitting your application, please check the FAQ page. You may also contact the Department of Social Work Admissions Coordinator at 657-278-3116 or applymsw@fullerton.edu. 

Admissions Info

  • Admission Term 
    • Students are admitted to the MSW programs during the Fall semester only . 
    • The admission cycle for  Fall 2026 will begin on October 1, 2025.  
  • Academic Requirement 
    • Applicants with a bachelor’s degree from the University of California or California State University systems automatically meet this requirement.
    • Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university, or foreign equivalent, with a minimum of 18 units of liberal arts/social science coursework
    • Minimum GPA:  3.0 for the last 60 semester units or 90 quarter units
    • Graduate Record Examination (GRE): Optional
  • Application Requirements 
    • Three (3) Letters of Recommendation
    • Relevant Experience:  Paid, volunteer, or internship experience in social work 
    • Personal Statement
    • Interview conducted by the admissions committee

Please read the application instructions  for more details.

To be considered for admission, you must submit both the University (Cal State Apply) and the Department of Social Work applications by the deadline. Applications will not be reviewed unless both are completed on time.

Professional Licensure and Certification Disclosure 

California State University (CSU) programs for professions that require licensure or certification are designed to prepare students to meet the licensure and certification requirements of the State of California. Please note: 

  • Admission into a CSU program for professions that require licensure and certification does not guarantee that students will obtain a license or certificate. Licensure and certification requirements are established by external agencies that are not controlled or affiliated with the CSU, and these requirements may change at any time.

  • CSU has not determined whether its programs meet the educational or professional licensure requirements of other states. 

Students who are enrolled in a CSU program and intend to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than California are responsible for determining whether they will meet their state’s requirements for licensure or certification. This disclosure is made pursuant to 34 CFR §668.43(a)(5)(v)(C). 

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