About This Program
Unlike many social work programs, CSUN’s Master of Social Work expands students' career possibilities by offering a generalist approach. The curriculum also enables students to gain the skills and perspective to work at any level: individual/family (micro); group/community (mezzo); and societal/policy (macro).
Programs Highlights
Outstanding support - Students admitted to the program are guaranteed enrollment in all required courses. What’s more, the complete and on-going support of a designated Program Manager, from application to graduation, frees them to focus on their studies and their practicum placement requirements.
A cohesive and supportive learning community – The cohort format of this program facilitates on-time completion of the degree through student interaction on weekly assignments, which also leads to the development of strong professional relationships.
Well-designed, effective distance learning - As one of the first American universities to offer graduate degrees online, CSUN does not entrust its learning community to commercial providers. Rather, CSUN faculty and practitioners receive training and support to ensure instructional excellence. Students also benefit from the beginning-to-end support of the Tseng College's professional Distance Learning staff.
Job Outlook: Public Sector






Job Outlook: Social Services




Master of Social Work (MSW) CSUN
What do MSW graduates do?
In addition to these roles, graduates have also gone on to hold titles such as:
- Social and Community Service Managers
- Marriage and Family Therapists
- Counselors, Child, Family, and School Social Workers
- Healthcare Social Workers
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
- Social Workers
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists
- Board Certified Behavior Analysts
- School Social Workers
- Licensed Clinical Social Workers

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