Overview

Social Work is about empowering individuals as well as entire communities. Explore the intersection of human development, government and society as you learn to integrate faith and practice in your studies.

The fully-accredited program prepares you professionally in a supportive Christian atmosphere that integrates faith and ethics in ways that will make you highly sought after in the field.

Career Opportunities

A unique feature of Fresno Pacific University's social work major is the hands-on preparation for entry into the profession. During the spring semester of your senior year, you will complete a supervised field placement in which you'll work 26 hours a week under the supervision of a master's level social worker.

At the end of the semester, you will have completed 414 hours or more of training, making you a very desirable employee in a range of careers.

Career Possibilities

Social worker

Counselor

Probation officer

Victim advocate

Non-profit director

Family and child welfare specialist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Abnormal Psychology

Human Behavior in the Social Environment

Marriage and Family

Urban Society and the Welfare State

Working with Groups

Becoming a Change Agent

Social Problems and Public Policy

American Ethnicity and Pluralism

Cultural Competence in Professional Practice

Social Science Research

Senior Seminar in Social Work

Field Instruction in Social Work

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fresno, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit an application for admission.

Send official copies of your transcripts to FPU. High school transcripts or university, if applicable.

Take TOEFL or IELTS.

Submit financial documentation by email: A bank statement (proof of income that shows how much money is available to you to pay for your studies; should reflect last two months).

Submit a copy of your passport.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

36990 USD / year

≈ 36990 USD / year
Out-of-State

36990 USD / year

≈ 36990 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

36990 USD / year

≈ 36990 USD / year

Living costs

Fresno

United States

990 - 1485 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Career Opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Fresno

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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