Overview

The Social Work program at San José State University prepares students for professional practice, and enables them to work competently with Latinos, other minority groups, and those communities, groups, families, and individuals who are disenfranchised, oppressed, and/or marginalized.

The program uses a cohort-based enrollment and learning strategy, in which students progress take foundation year classes with the same group of students.

Graduates with Social Work from San José State University will be able to:

Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior.

Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice.

Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice.

Engage In Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice.

Engage in Policy Practice.

Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities.

Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities.

Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Work Graduate Writing Course

Social Policy and Services: History and Values

Social Policy Analysis

Human Behavior in Social Environment

Transcultural Generalist Practice

Social Work Practicum

Research Methods and Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

San Jose, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must have an undergraduate degree from an accredited university in any field.
Applicants must have achieved a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.50 (this is officially evaluated by the SJSU GAPE office).
Applicants should preferably have significant volunteer, internship, and/or paid work experience with groups such as Latinos, African Americans, Asian and Pacific Islanders, Native Americans, and other marginalized, oppressed, or disadvantaged groups.
Applicants must have a foundation in liberal arts, usually achieved through general education or major coursework in the humanities, arts, and social sciences. Your transcripts must demonstrate this foundation.
550 minimum paper-based, 80 minimum internet, or 213 computer-based TOEFL Score or 6.5 Minimum IELTS Score.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

20920 USD / year

≈ 20920 USD / year
Out-of-State

20920 USD / year

≈ 20920 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

20920 USD / year

≈ 20920 USD / year

Additional Details

Non-Resident Fees are charged an additional $444 per unit.

Living costs

San Jose

United States

1740 - 3150 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Graduates with Social Work from San José State University will be able to:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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