Program Options

The MSW program is offered in multiple formats for the full-time student as well as the working professional, including 1 year, 2 year and 3 year options. You can also choose from two specializations and electives to further focus the degree:

• Clinical Practice with Individuals and Families
• Community Leadership and Program Administration

Two-Year Option (Azusa Campus)

The two year program (60 units) includes daytime classes two days per week and approximately 16 hours per week of supervised practicum. All students enroll in the same first-year generalist courses. Specialization courses are taken in the second year of the program. Students complete a 16-hour-per-week practicum at a field placement specific to their specialization. Placements are available in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura counties.

Azusa 2 Year Clinical Specialization Program Schedule (PDF)
Azusa 2 Year Administration Specialization Program Schedule (PDF)

Three Year Option (Azusa Campus)

The three year program (60 units) includes classes every Tuesday evening, as well as Saturday intensive courses which meet 3-5 times per semester. Classes are also held in the first half of summer after year 1 and year 2. The three year track is conducive to students who are working professionals, but becomes challenging to maintain full time employment in years 2 and 3 when field practicum is required. Supervised field practicum requires approximately 16-20 hours per week, with placements available in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura counties. Students maintaining employment while in the program must have the ability to reduce/rearrange employment hours in the second and third year to accommodate the field practicum requirement.

Azusa 3 Year Clinical Specialization Program Schedule (PDF)
Azusa 3 Year Administration Specialization Program Schedule (PDF)
Azusa 3 Year with embedded PPSC Program Schedule (PDF)

Three-Year Option (Inland Empire Regional Campus)

The Inland Empire Regional Campus three year program (60 units) meets every Thursday evening and five Saturdays (all day) per semester. Summer courses between year 1 and 2 are also required. Supervised practicums requiring approximately 16 hours per week occur in the second and third years at a field placement specific to the specialization; placements are available in San Bernardino, Riverside, Los Angeles, Orange, and Ventura counties. Students maintaining employment while in the program must have the ability to reduce/rearrange employment hours in the second and third year to accommodate the field practicum requirement.

Inland Empire 3 Year Clinical Specialization Program Schedule (PDF)
Inland Empire 3 Year with embedded PPSC Program Schedule (PDF)

Advanced Standing Option

Two Advanced Standing program options allow selected qualified BSW graduates to complete the MSW program at an accelerated rate on either a 1 year or 2 year track. All Advanced Standing students enroll in bridge coursework (6 units) two nights per week in July/August, then progress into specialization classes in the fall semester; they do not take any foundational MSW coursework since it was sufficed through BSW curriculum.

1 Year Advanced Standing

Students complete six weeks of bridge coursework (6 units), meeting two evenings per week in July/August prior to the start of the specialization curriculum, then they join current second-year students for the remaining two semesters (30 units). Students complete a 20-hour-per-week practicum at a field placement specific to their specialization. Placements are available in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura counties. Classes are held Tuesdays and Thursdays, and practicum hours are on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays (days and times to be arranged with agency).

1 Year Advanced Standing Clinical Specialization Program Schedule (PDF)
1 Year Advanced Standing Administration Specialization Program Schedule (PDF)

2 Year Advanced Standing

The two year Advanced Standing option allows students to complete the MSW program in two years to accommodate for employment. Students complete six weeks of bridge coursework (6 units), meeting two evenings per week in July/August prior to the start of the specialization curriculum in fall. They join current MSW students for the remaining two years (30 units). Students complete a 20-hour-per-week practicum in the second year of the program at a field placement specific to their specialization; placements are available in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura counties. Classes are held in the evenings and a few Saturdays, and practicum hours are conducted weekdays (days and times to be arranged with agency). Students maintaining employment while in the program must have the ability to reduce/rearrange employment hours in the second year to accommodate the field practicum requirement.

2 Year Advanced Standing Clinical Specialization Program Schedule (PDF)