The MSW program at CSU Monterey Bay (CSUMB) has obtained candidacy status for accreditation from the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). CSUMB is a Hispanic-serving institution (Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities). The California Mental Health Services Act (Proposition 63) has provided funding to support the Master of Social Work program at California State University, Monterey Bay to meet the needs of the regional workforce.

We  will start accepting Priority Applications for Fall 2013 starting on October 1, 2012!

Welcome to the home page of CSUMB's Master of Social Work (MSW) Program! Currently we have two cohorts (2010 & 2011) in the program and will have our full complement of 3 cohorts starting in August 2012. (Information on MSW student demographics is available by clicking the tab of Current Students). We are continuing to grow and thrive.

If you would like to be considered for Fall 2013 admission to our MSW program, please review our requirements including prerequisite courses and GPA. If you have questions, please contact our admissions coordinator, Vivienne Orgel at vorgel@csumb.edu.

Please check this website (csumb.edu/msw) frequently for updates.

Application Materials

MSW Admission Requirements, Prerequisites and Acceptable Courses

Full Application Packet (in fillable PDF) for Fall 2012

Full Application Packet for Fall 2012 in Word

Request for Reference Form

FAQs

Download the MSW program brochure and poster

Fall 2013 student applications will be accepted between October 1 and January 31. You are encouraged to collect transcripts and references ahead of time, so that you will be able to turn in your complete application packet as early as possible.