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Master of Social Work

California State University, Monterey Bay

Seaside campus — Seaside, California, United States

Study Level
Postgraduate · Master's Degree
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
August 2027
Tuition Fee
USD 16,084
Application Fee
USD 70
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

The Master of Social Work (MSW) program offers a transformative graduate learning experience that prepares social work practitioners to enhance their abilities and advance their careers in meeting the needs of multicultural, multilingual, and diverse populations while advocating for social and economic justice. The MSW program equips students to become clinically and culturally competent social work practitioners capable of engaging in scientific inquiry and critical thinking. Through this preparation, graduates are empowered to advocate for social and economic justice by addressing the policies and systems that contribute to socioeconomic disparity, oppression, and discrimination. Educational Objectives The program’s school social work specialization prepares students to earn the Pupil Personnel Services Credential (PPSC), also known as the School Social Work Credential, enabling them to serve as effective school leaders, change agents, and advocates for children and youth. The Child Welfare and Attendance (CWA) Credential is offered as an additional specialization, providing students with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience needed to advocate for youth, with a focused emphasis on supporting at-risk and underachieving students facing attendance barriers. A robust practicum education component offers students exceptional opportunities to apply classroom learning, refine professional skills, and gain practical experience through collaboration with community agencies across the region. By emphasizing the specific needs of the California Central Coast region, the program uniquely prepares graduates to work effectively with local communities and to meet the distinct needs of individuals and families who call this diverse geographic area home.
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Credential
Master's Degree
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
USD 16,084
Application fee
USD 70
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

Scholarships are competitive and may change, close or be withdrawn. Eagle Link does not guarantee that any student will receive a scholarship.

Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
August 2027, August 2028, August 2029
Application deadline
30 April 2027
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Seaside campus

Seaside, California, United States

100 Campus Center

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

Please confirm current eligibility with Eagle Link before applying.

Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Verify before applying

OPT and STEM OPT eligibility depend on maintaining F-1 status and on the program. A program counts as STEM only when its CIP code is on the official STEM list — not because its name sounds technical.

Official source

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About the Institution

California State University, Monterey Bay empowers its students to become compassionate leaders who are ready to shape the future. The university offers a transformative, experience-rich education within a supportive, inclusive, and inspiring environment. Established in 1994, Cal State Monterey Bay is guided and inspired by its founding vision—to become a collaborative intellectual community that serves the diverse people of California through high-quality, innovative education. Its mission is to prepare students to contribute responsibly to California and the global community by providing tra...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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