San Bernardino, California

California State University-San Bernardino MSW Programs

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What MSW Options Does California State University-San Bernardino Offer?

California State University-San Bernardino offers 2 MSW options, 1 of them online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (35 units). Estimated tuition starts at $20,272.

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2 MSW Options at California State University-San Bernardino

Admissions, Structure and Cost at California State University-San Bernardino

ProgramAdvanced standingField educationGREPublished tuition
Master of Social Work (San Bernardino and Palm Desert campuses: 2-year, 3-year and Advanced Standing options)Starts: Fall, Summer35 units, 1-year option (within 12 months) or 2-year option (5 semesters)Estimated tuition and fees (AY25-26): 1-Year Advanced Standing $12,630.37; 2-Year Advanced Standing $21,074.46; 2-Year MSW $20,272.18; 3-Year MSW $30,408.27
Master of Social Work Pathway Distance Education Program (online)Starts: Fall$689 per unit effective Fall 2026 (was $650 per unit, $39,000 total); new total $41,340

From California State University-San Bernardino'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-San Bernardino Compares

California State University-San Bernardino's lowest estimated tuition, $20,272 for Master of Social Work (San Bernardino and Palm Desert campuses: 2-year, 3-year and Advanced Standing options), is below the national median of $40,180 (23rd lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 60 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 112 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 9th of 25 in California and 85th of 309 nationally among schools on this site.

California State University-San BernardinoCalifornia medianU.S. median
Estimated tuition (lowest option)$20,272$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.

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Is California State University-San Bernardino's MSW CSWE Accredited?

California State University-San Bernardino'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-San Bernardino awarded 112 MSWs in 2022-23.

From California State University-San Bernardino'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-San Bernardino MSW: Common Questions

Is California State University-San Bernardino's MSW CSWE Accredited?

California State University-San Bernardino'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-San Bernardino Offer an Online MSW?

Yes. Master of Social Work Pathway Distance Education Program (online) is offered online.

Does California State University-San Bernardino Offer Advanced Standing?

Master of Social Work (San Bernardino and Palm Desert campuses: 2-year, 3-year and Advanced Standing options): 35 units; 1-year option (within 12 months) or 2-year option (5 semesters); BASW/BSW from a CSWE-accredited program and 3.0 GPA.

How Much Does California State University-San Bernardino's MSW Cost?

Master of Social Work (San Bernardino and Palm Desert campuses: 2-year, 3-year and Advanced Standing options): Estimated tuition and fees (AY25-26): 1-Year Advanced Standing $12,630.37; 2-Year Advanced Standing $21,074.46; 2-Year MSW $20,272.18; 3-Year MSW $30,408.27. Master of Social Work Pathway Distance Education Program (online): $689 per unit effective Fall 2026 (was $650 per unit, $39,000 total); new total $41,340 (about $41,340 for 60 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.

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Sources

  1. csusb.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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