Master of Social Work

Student Learning Outcomes:

• 1. Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior.
  2. Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice.
  3. Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI) in Practice.
  4. Engage In Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice.
  5. Engage in Policy Practice.
  6. Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities.
  7. Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities.
  8. Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities.
  9. Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities.

Outcomes Assessment Activities

Generalists year students: 80% of students will score 80% or higher (inclusive of all measures) for competencies 1-9.

Specialized year students: 85% of students will score 80% or higher (inclusive of all measures) for competencies 1-9.

Tuition: 

As a public and non-profit university, CSU Pueblo partners with you to make your education affordable. CSU Pueblo offers one affordable tuition rate, regardless of residency. 

Master of Social Work: $550 per credit hour

Scholarships:

Everyone deserves affordable education. That is why we offer a number of scholarships to help you achieve your education goals. 
https://www.csupueblo.edu/student-financial-services/scholarships/index.html

Financial Aid:

Learning can lead to earning. Discover where a Master of Social Work might take you and make informed choices about your future in education.

Diverse Industries:

• Clinical & Mental Health Careers
• Hospice & Palliative Care Social Worker
• Forensic Social Worker
• Clinical Supervisor
• International Humanitarian Social Worker
• Corporate Social Responsability (CSR) Manager

Specific Admission Requirements

The Master of Social Work students must be admitted to CSU Pueblo graduate studies program before applying to the Master of Social Work program.  Students enrolled in the Master of Social Work curriculum must have prior acceptance into the social work program as Generalist or Specialist/Advanced Standing candidates.  Applications are available on our website.  For questions, please contact the Department Chair.

Generalist Year Admission Standards

• A bachelor’s degree from a university accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the Department of Education, with at least 18 credits of liberal arts studies;
• A course in statistics or pass SW 587 ( c.h.) with a B or higher in the first semester of the Generalist year;
• A research course or pass SW 587 ( c.h.) with a B or higher in the first semester of the Generalist year;
• A GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale, or a 2.5-2.99 GPA on a 4.0 scale with a B grade or higher in all courses in the first semester of the Generalist year;
• Completion of the CSU Pueblo Admission Application as a Graduate student and payment of the $35 application fee.

Specialized Year Admission Standards

• A Bachelor of Social Work degree from a CSWE accredited program or recognized through its International Social Work Degree Recognition and Evaluation Services;
• A course in statistics;
• A research course;
• A GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale;
• 150 hours of volunteer or paid work experience in human services field (above and beyond field hours) in a 6-month period during the last 5 calendar years;
• Most recent field evaluation;
• In the 3 Letters of recommendation for CSU Pueblo, one must be from a professor, one from academic advisor, one from employer or field supervisor (BSW students from CSU Pueblo may not use a current social work professor as a reference. You may substitute an additional educational reference in place of the academic advisor's recommendation);
• Completion of the CSU Pueblo Admission Application as a Graduate student and payment of the $35 application fee. 

The MAT or GRE is not required for admission.

How to Apply

Applicants must complete the online application. The application requires official transcripts from all colleges which
the student has attended. Once the application and transcripts have been received, students will receive an admission
decision. Send official transcripts:

Electronically:
info@csupueblo.edu

By mail at Colorado State University Pueblo:
Office of Admissions
2200 Bonforte Boulevard
Pueblo, CO, 81001