Master of Social Work and Master of Public Administration Concurrent Degrees

The Department of Public Administration and the School of Social Work offer a graduate program leading to Master of Social WorkMaster of Public Administration Concurrent Degrees. The degrees are intended for those with an interest in and promise for a career in social services that will lead to top administrative roles. Degree holders will have skills and knowledge to facilitate well-being and change at all system levels. Prospective concurrent degrees students must be accepted under the admission procedures of each program. The MSW program requires a separate application available through the School of Social Work which will include the additional statement instructions and the Plan of Study form for the concurrent MSWMPA degrees. No degree will be conferred until the requirements of the both degrees are fulfilled.

Public Administration: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree. A cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Students who do not meet the 3.0 GPA requirement but who have at least a 2.70 GPA in the last 60 semester (90 quarter) units completed, including post-baccalaureate coursework, may submit alternative measures of competence such as work experience. A 500-word personal statement that includes academic motivation and personal qualifications for pursuing the MPA at CSUSB. Social Work: A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; A grade point average of 3.0 ("B") or better in all coursework; orA grade point average of 3.0 ("B") or better in the last 90 quarter units or last 60 semester units; *A GPA of 2.8 or higher (cumulative or last 60-semester units/last 90 quarter units) may be considered with significant social service experience and overall application.An academic background in the liberal arts; with social and behavioral sciences preferred;A year of full-time paid experience, and/or applicable internship or volunteer service in the field of social work (this requirement may be waived);Evidence of personal qualifications, motivation, and experience that indicate the likelihood of becoming a successful social worker; an autobiographical statement and three letters of reference from individuals who are familiar with the student's work, academic background, potential, and level of maturity.