Curriculum

Curriculum

The CSUB MSW curriculum builds knowledge and skills through a structured sequence of courses and practicum education. 

We offer three program options: 

  • 1-Year (Advanced-Standing) Track
  • 2-Year Track
  • 3-Year Track

Program Structure

Courses are offered primarily in person, with some delivered in a blended format depending on the track. Schedules and formats may change based on program needs. 

We encourage you to review the programs of study for each track to understand course sequencing. Sample schedules are provided below for reference.

1-Year (Advanced-Standing) Track
2-Year Track
3-Year Track

Sample Schedules

The sample schedules below show how courses are typically structured for each track during the first fall semester. These schedules align with the curriculum guides. 

1-Year (Advanced-Standing) Track – Fall Semester Sample Schedule
Day  Time Course
Tuesday 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM SW 6260-01 – Advanced Human Behavior and the Social Environment
Tuesday 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM SW 6460-01 – Advanced Social Work Practice
Tuesday 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM SW 6560-01 – Advanced Practicum
Thursday 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM SW 6360-02 – Advanced Research in Social Work
Thursday 5:30 PM – 6:45 PM SW 6610, 6660, or 6670 – Elective
2-Year Track – Fall Semester Sample Schedule
Day Time Course
Tuesday 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM SW 6400-01 – Generalist Social Work Practice
Tuesday 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM SW 6200-02 – Foundation Human Behavior and the Social Environment
Thursday 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM SW 6000-02 – Professional Social Work Identity
Thursday 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM SW 6100-01 – Foundation Policy in Social Work
Thursday 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM SW 6300-02 – Foundation Research in Social Work

Note: Additional information about electives and practicum placements can be found in the curriculum guides above.
3-Year Track – Fall Semester Sample Schedule
Day Time Course
Tuesday 5:30 PM – 6:45 PM SW 6200-03 – Foundation Human Behavior and the Social Environment
Tuesday 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM SW 6000-03 – Professional Social Work Identity
Tuesday 8:30 PM – 9:45 PM SW 6400-03 – Generalist Social Work Practice

Note: Additional information about electives and practicum placements can be found in the curriculum guides above.

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Course Descriptions

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Course Catalog