BASW Program

BASW Prerequisite Courses

All prerequisite courses must be completed proior to entering the program.

  • Human Biology/Lab recommended for GE requirement
  • Introduction to Psychology
  • Elementary Statistics

 

Junior Year

Fall Semester:

SW 220 Introduction to Social Welfare (3)
SW 221 Introduction to Social Welfare Practicum (3)
SW 330 Human Behavior and Social Environment: Birth through Adolescence (3)
SW 351 Social Policy: Formulation and Analysis (3) 

Spring Semester:

SW 331 Human Behavior and Social Environment: Young Adulthood through Old Age (3)
SW 340 Generalist Social Work Practice (3)
SW 341 Social Work Practicum (3)*
SW 350 Law, Court Decisions, and Policy Practice(3) 

Senior Year

Fall Semester:

SW 440 Generalist Social Work Practice with Groups (3)
SW 442 Generalist Social Work Practice Individuals and Families (3)
SW 495A Field Experience in Social Work (3)**

Spring Semester:

SW 441 Generalist Social Work Practice with Communities & Institutions (3)
SW 465 Research Methods in Social Work (3)
SW 495B Field Experience in Social Work (3)**

* Only some Monday afternoons will be on campus. 80 hours must be spent in an agency.
** 16 hours per week field placement for a total of 450 hours over two semesters.

 

Social Work students study abroad in Germany

Junior Spring Semester Abroad in Hamburg, Germany

The “Junior Spring Semester Abroad” program allows CSULB social work undergraduate students to gain an international experience by studying for a semester in Hamburg, Germany but without extending time to graduation. Classes are in English (HAW-Hamburg: Social Work) and give an insight into the expertise of German and European social work, transferring as credit for the CSULB social work program. The program also includes the Spring semester compulsory 80-hour practicum experience with local organizations.

Since 2008, California State University, Long Beach has been partnered with Hamburg University of Applied Sciences in Germany. With its 1.8 million inhabitants, Hamburg is Germany's second-largest city after Berlin and an international port. Living and studying in Hamburg provides students with a wide range of insights into different cultures and lifestyles as well as social issues and their solutions in a modern urban community. Its undergraduate programs prepare students for a diverse range of social occupations and work in childhood education. They reflect the complexity of social work in a modern society.

Read what previous CSULB social work students say about their experience in Hamburg:

Liz Rodriguez wrote of her practicum experience: “I am grateful to have experienced how Germany’s legal framework and support system help sex workers operate in safer environments while respecting human rights and self-determination.” Read more: HAW-Hamburg: Gilman-DAAD scholarship student at HAW Hamburg

Raquel Paz wrote of her study experience: “The classes are super hands-on. You work with classmates on projects or mini presentations. I love that it is an open dialogue; a conversation.” Read more: HAW-Hamburg: Study abroad and be a change-maker 

Elizabeth Rivas describes her practicum experience: “The opportunity to complete my practicum at “Spiel Tiger” and work with refugee children also drew me into coming to this university over any others. A major takeaway from my time with Spiel Tiger is that "play is international" and no language is needed to share in games or laughter.” Read more: HAW-Hamburg: A huge step of faith to study abroad in Germany 

Find out more about the program:

HAW Hamburg Study Abroad website: www.haw-hamburg.de/studyabroad 

English classes in Hamburg: HAW-Hamburg: Social Work

HAW Hamburg instagram account: www.instagram.com/hawinternational 

Talk to your academic advisor or Prof. Dr. Nancy Meyer-Adams. Nancy.Meyer-Adams@csulb.edu 

To apply, visit the CSULB Study Abroad homepage

Application deadline: 30. October (Hamburg) in your Junior Fall semester – possible earlier CSULB internal deadline

Scholarship opportunities:

Gilman-DAAD scholarship (for Pell grant scholars)

CSULB study abroad stipends

Are you interested in the Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BASW) program at CSULB? Plan to attend a BASW Information Meeting before you apply!

  • Information meetings are offered in the fall and spring semesters.
  • For on-campus Information Meetings, no RSVP is required to attend.  
  • This is an opportunity to learn more about the program and the application process, ask questions, meet others who are interested in the social work field and assess the educational opportunities provided by the BASW program at CSULB. 

For current parking information, please contact the CSULB Parking & Transportation website.  Additionally, maps of the CSULB campus can be found on the website. 

BASW Information Meetings will be offered on the following dates and times, all sessions will be virtual:

Registration for these virtual sessions will be limited, once dates are announced registration links will be provided above.   After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Visit BASW Admissions for further information regarding applying to the program.