1. California State University Long Beach
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  4. BASW Social Work

BASW Social Work

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

California State University Long Beach

Program Overview

The School of Social Work offers, in conjunction with the general education requirements, a professional program leading to a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BASW). The goals of the BASW program are to prepare students for entry level, professional, generalist social work practice and for graduate social work education, including advanced standing. Students learn to practice as professional social workers with persons and groups representing the range of human diversity and with systems of all sizes (individuals, families, groups, communities, and institutions). Students have the option to take the major courses in a daytime sequence or an evening sequence.

Program Key Stats

$5742 (Annual Cost)



32 %

Eligibility Criteria

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Additional Information & Requirements

Complete each of the courses in the comprehensive pattern of college preparatory subject requirements with a grade of C or higher prior to high school graduation.3.0 GPA or greater in college preparatory subjects, AND 3,500 minimum CSULB Index to be considered, for non-STEM major and a 3,600 minimum STEM Index for STEM majors.

Career Options

  • School Social Worker
  • Mental Health Social Worker
  • Substance Abuse Social Worker
  • Healthcare Social Worker
  • Clinical Social Worker

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