Hayward, California

California State University-East Bay MSW Programs

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What MSW Options Does California State University-East Bay Offer?

California State University-East Bay offers 2 MSW options, 1 of them online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing. Published tuition: 2026-2027 graduate cost of attendance: resident tuition $8,548 plus fees $1,616 per year (full-time enrollment of 6 or more units for two semesters); nonresident tuition is charged per unit in addition (general graduate rate).

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2 MSW Options at California State University-East Bay

Admissions, Structure and Cost at California State University-East Bay

ProgramAdvanced standingField educationGREPublished tuition
Master of Social Work - Traditional Program (full time, in person, Hayward)Starts: FallFull time, beginning with 4 units of summer refresher courses2026-2027 graduate cost of attendance: resident tuition $8,548 plus fees $1,616 per year (full-time enrollment of 6 or more units for two semesters); nonresident tuition is charged per unit in addition (general graduate rate)
Master of Social Work - Extended Program (mostly online classes)Starts: FallFull time, beginning with summer refresher courses2026-2027 graduate cost of attendance: resident tuition $8,548 plus fees $1,616 per year (full-time enrollment of 6 or more units for two semesters); nonresident tuition is charged per unit in addition (general graduate rate)

From California State University-East Bay'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-East Bay Compares

Its MSW requires 60 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 65 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 18th of 25 in California and 145th of 309 nationally among schools on this site.

California State University-East BayCalifornia medianU.S. median
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.

Other Social Work Degrees at California State University-East Bay

Is California State University-East Bay's MSW CSWE Accredited?

California State University-East Bay'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-East Bay awarded 65 MSWs in 2022-23.

From California State University-East Bay'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

Similar MSW Programs to Compare With California State University-East Bay

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California State University-East Bay MSW: Common Questions

Is California State University-East Bay's MSW CSWE Accredited?

California State University-East Bay'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-East Bay Offer an Online MSW?

Yes. Master of Social Work - Extended Program (mostly online classes) is offered online.

Does California State University-East Bay Offer Advanced Standing?

Master of Social Work - Traditional Program (full time, in person, Hayward): Full time, beginning with 4 units of summer refresher courses. Master of Social Work - Extended Program (mostly online classes): Full time, beginning with summer refresher courses.

How Much Does California State University-East Bay's MSW Cost?

Master of Social Work - Traditional Program (full time, in person, Hayward): 2026-2027 graduate cost of attendance: resident tuition $8,548 plus fees $1,616 per year (full-time enrollment of 6 or more units for two semesters); nonresident tuition is charged per unit in addition (general graduate rate). Master of Social Work - Extended Program (mostly online classes): 2026-2027 graduate cost of attendance: resident tuition $8,548 plus fees $1,616 per year (full-time enrollment of 6 or more units for two semesters); nonresident tuition is charged per unit in addition (general graduate rate). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.

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Sources

  1. csueastbay.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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