Master of Social Work (Advanced Standing)

Be an agent of change in your community by earning your MSW degree online or in person from California Baptist University. Acquire strong interpersonal skills and a rich understanding of social work history and best practices to make a lasting impact on those around you. As a professional social worker, you are committed to enhancing human well-being and helping those in need, especially vulnerable, marginalized populations. The Master of Social Work degree program at California Baptist University offers evidence-based training, advanced professional development and transformative hands-on learning experiences that empower you to serve communities both locally and globally. CBU’s MSW degree program empowers you with the necessary training, hands-on experience and mentorship you need to champion social change, equity and well-being for all. Receive Personalized Mentorship: Mentorship is a hallmark feature of our MSW program. Upon enrollment, we assign you a faculty mentor who models social work values, professionalism and the Christian faith. They help you navigate your academic journey and play a pivotal role in creating relationships with professionals in the human services field.

Grade Point Average A minimum 2.75 GPA for unconditional admission Prerequisites (completed with a “C” or better) Statistics Comprehensive Essay of at least 3-4 pages that includes the following elements: Purpose for entering the program Experiences that have directed your interest toward social work Long term professional goals What makes you a good candidate for the profession and for graduate student Issues of social justice you are most passionate about and why Religious background, present pattern of spiritual growth, fundamentals of personal faith and the relationship between your faith and professional goals Reasons for choosing to study at California Baptist University. Successful interview(s) with the Director of the Social Work program. Advanced Standing MSW Application Requirements Students who have a BSW degree in social work from a CSWE accredited university are eligible to apply for Advanced Standing into CBU’s MSW program. If admitted, students may complete their MSW in 30 units. Preference will be given to students who have completed their BSW degree in social work no more than seven years prior to applying to the MSW program, and who achieved a 3.0 GPA or higher in all social work practice and field work courses. Students whose BSW degree conferred more than seven years ago will be asked to demonstrate their ongoing engagement in the field, continuing education and commitment to the profession in the admission interview with the program director and/or appointed designee. A bachelor’s of social work degree from a CSWE accredited program, preferably within the last 7 years. Grade Point Average A minimum 3.0 GPA for unconditional admission Prerequisites (completed with a “C” or better) Statistics Comprehensive Essay of at least 3-4 pages that includes the following elements: Purpose for entering the program Experiences that have directed your interest toward social work Long term professional goals What makes you a good candidate for the profession and for graduate student Issues of social justice you are most passionate about and why Religious background, present pattern of spiritual growth, fundamentals of personal faith and the relationship between your faith and professional goals Reasons for choosing to study at California Baptist University. Successful interview(s) with the Director of the Social Work program