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California State University-Dominguez Hills MSW Programs

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What MSW Options Does California State University-Dominguez Hills Offer?

California State University-Dominguez Hills offers 2 MSW options, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Estimated tuition starts at $24,000.

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2 MSW Options at California State University-Dominguez Hills

Specializations named on California State University-Dominguez Hills's pages: Community Mental Health (CMH), Children, Youth, and Families (CYF) and Community Capacity Building (CCB).

Admissions, Structure and Cost at California State University-Dominguez Hills

ProgramAdvanced standingField educationGREPublished tuition
Master of Social Work (2-year full time)Starts: FallGRE not required (strongly recommended if GPA below 3.0)State University Tuition Fee $7,608 per academic year (AY 24-25); total estimated 2-year full-time cost $20,156 including campus fees and books
Master of Social Work (3-year part time, Extended/Continuing Education)Starts: FallGRE not required (strongly recommended if GPA below 3.0)$400 per unit (AY 24-25); tuition for 60 units $24,000; total estimated 3-year cost $28,000

From California State University-Dominguez Hills's own program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed September 30, 2026. Blank cells: the school's pages don't state that detail. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees with the school.

How California State University-Dominguez Hills Compares

California State University-Dominguez Hills's lowest estimated tuition, $24,000 for Master of Social Work (3-year part time, Extended/Continuing Education), is below the national median of $40,180 (47th lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 60 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 98 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 13th of 25 in California and 98th of 309 nationally among schools on this site.

California State University-Dominguez HillsCalifornia medianU.S. median
Estimated tuition (lowest option)$24,000$48,600$40,180
Credits606060

Medians across programs on this site that publish the figure, September 2026. The MSW cost and loan calculator adds fees and federal loan limits.

Is California State University-Dominguez Hills's MSW CSWE Accredited?

California State University-Dominguez Hills's MSW is listed as accredited in the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) directory (September 2026). CSWE accredits the program, which covers every format the school offers it in. All CSWE-accredited MSW programs

Federal data (IPEDS) show California State University-Dominguez Hills awarded 98 MSWs in 2022-23.

From California State University-Dominguez Hills's MSW to a California License

  1. Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
  2. Pass the ASWB exam (California Law and Ethics Exam (must be taken annually until passed to renew the ASW registration, and passed to receive a subsequent registration))For the ASW
  3. Log supervised clinical hoursMinimum 3,000 hours over a minimum of 104 supervised weeks, including …
  4. Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice

California license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner

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California State University-Dominguez Hills MSW: Common Questions

Is California State University-Dominguez Hills's MSW CSWE Accredited?

California State University-Dominguez Hills's MSW is listed as accredited in the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) directory (September 2026). CSWE accredits the program, which covers every format the school offers it in.

Does California State University-Dominguez Hills Offer an Online MSW?

No. California State University-Dominguez Hills's MSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.

How Much Does California State University-Dominguez Hills's MSW Cost?

Master of Social Work (2-year full time): State University Tuition Fee $7,608 per academic year (AY 24-25); total estimated 2-year full-time cost $20,156 including campus fees and books. Master of Social Work (3-year part time, Extended/Continuing Education): $400 per unit (AY 24-25); tuition for 60 units $24,000; total estimated 3-year cost $28,000 (about $24,000 for 60 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.

Does California State University-Dominguez Hills Require the GRE for Its MSW?

Master of Social Work (2-year full time): GRE not required (strongly recommended if GPA below 3.0). Master of Social Work (3-year part time, Extended/Continuing Education): GRE not required (strongly recommended if GPA below 3.0).

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Sources

  1. csudh.edu: program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed September 30, 2026
  2. Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), directory of accredited programs (September 2026)
  3. U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions 2022-23
  4. California Board of Behavioral Sciences

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