Overview

The Social Work programme at California State University East Bay has a multicultural focus, preparing graduates to work in both nonprofit and public agencies and to be proficient in serving diverse populations in urban communities.

The mission of the Bachelor of Social Work programme is to graduate generalist practice-level, culturally responsive urban social workers in community mental health. The BSW programme prepares students to attend to individual, family, group, and community needs caused by inequalities of class and identity, including race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, immigration status, religion, caste, and other forms of social injustice. Advocacy and social change to address these injustices form the core of the BSW programme.

Career Opportunities

Completion of the BSW qualifies students to apply for Advanced Standing in an accredited MSW programme, expediting their progress towards a graduate level degree required for many social work positions. Graduates of the BSW programme are prepared to work with individuals, families, groups, and organizations in both public and nonprofit practice. The State of California is experiencing a shortage of individuals prepared for generalist social work practice. Social Workers are needed to work with a variety of populations, including individuals with serious health and behavioral health issues, children and families involved in the child welfare system, older adults, individuals with disabilities, children and youth in schools, and people living in poverty.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Race, Gender, & Inequality

Careers in Social Work

Writing in Social Work

Social Welfare Policies and Institutions

Transition to Social Work Practicum

Generalist Practice

Social Work Practicum

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-04-30 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Hayward, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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General requirements

As required by the university, accreditation officials, and California law, your admission is not complete until we receive and verify all:

Official transcripts/mark sheets

Proof that you earned a diploma and/or degree, if applicable

Official English proficiency test scores

Proof of your diploma or degree can be either indicated on your transcripts or on a separate degree certificate.

The university reserves the right to determine what constitutes an Official Transcript. Documents submitted to the university become the property of the university and will not be returned under any circumstance.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18649 USD / year

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Out-of-State

18649 USD / year

≈ 18649 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

7993 USD / year

≈ 7993 USD / year

Living costs

Hayward

United States

1370 - 2510 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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