DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

The University confers the MSW degree upon fulfillment of the following requirements:

1. Completion of 70 hours of course work (50 hours for advanced-standing students) according to an approved degree plan.
2. Completion of 960 hours of field experience (480 hours for advanced-standing students) and associated seminars.
3. Completion of a Thesis or Project.
4. Grade point average of 3.0, and a grade of "C" or better in all courses taken to satisfy the requirements for the degree as specified in each student's Plan of Study.
5. Completion of 64 credits in residence for regular students and 32 for the advanced-standing students.
6. All coursework leading to the MSW degree must be completed within 7 years from first enrollment.

Thesis or Project

The CSU system requires a culminating experience for graduate education. The MSW program offers students the choice of a thesis or project to fulfill this requirement for graduation and awarding of the MSW Degree. (9 units).

Advancement to Graduate Candidacy

Regular MSW students may be advanced to candidacy upon completion of the Foundation curriculum, and advanced-standing students may be advanced to candidacy during the second quarter of their studies. Advancement to candidacy is based upon a formal review and recommendation by the faculty and approval by the Dean for Graduate Studies and Research. Advancement to candidacy is required prior to initiation of the Thesis or Project.