California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) Hybrid MSW Program

The California State University, Long Beach offers a hybrid online MSW program that follows a cohort model. A traditional standing option is available with concentrations in children, youth and families. Classes are held on Saturday at specific locations throughout the entire course of the program. Most classes are offered via teleconferencing with frequent in-person visits by experienced CSULB faculty, along with some online content. Students are able to use teleconferencing to view and speak to on campus faculty via large screen and microphones.

Traditional standing students course requirements to graduate require 60 credits hours, and 1000 hours of field education. This program is a part-time program only and can be completed in 3 years. Admissions will be in fall only. The MSW degree fulfills all requirements related to graduate school work education for state licensure and professional social work credentials. The degree program is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) Hybrid MSW Program: Overview

Department: The School of Social Work at California State University, Long Beach

Degree Types: Traditional Standing Only

Concentrations: Children, Youth, and Families

Program Structure: Classes are held on Saturday at specific locations throughout the entire course of the program.

Instruction Methods: Distance Education program with classes on Saturdays and instruction is conducted in real-time through interactive television

Program Information – Traditional Students

Program Overview

• Program Name: Master of Social Work Distance Education Program
• Phone Number: (562) 985-5654

Program Requirements

• Field Education Requirements: 1,000 hours
• Number of Credits Required: 60 credits

Program Length

• Program Options: Part-Time Only
• Program Length: Part-Time program that takes 3 years to complete with required courses in the Fall, Spring and two Summers (program follows a cohort model with a required sequence of courses)
• Program Start Dates: Fall admissions only

Admission Requirements

• GPA: Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.8
• GRE Information: Not Required

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