Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BASW) Admissions

The School of Social Work at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) welcomes your interest in the programs we offer.  We are pleased you are considering a career in social work, a profession dedicated to the development of a just society.

General Information

The School of Social Work offers a two-year professional program leading to a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BASW) degree. Our BASW program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). The goals of the BASW program are to prepare students for entry-level, professional, generalist social work practice and for graduate social work education including advanced standing. Students learn to practice as professional social workers with persons and groups representing the range of human diversity and with all size systems (individuals, families, groups, institutions, and communities). Please review the BASW Program Flyer (PDF)  for more details.

For more information, find the Information Meetings schedule below under the BASW Information Meetings accordion tab.

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School of Social Work -  Admissions Office

California State University, Long Beach
SS/PA Building - Room 162
1250 Bellflower Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90840-4602

Phone: 562.985.5654
Fax: 562.985.5514
Email: CHHS-SW@csulb.edu

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm