MSW Social Welfare at University of California, Berkeley

Entry requirements

Master's Degree Program Admissions Eligibility Requirements To be eligible for admission to any Berkeley Social Welfare master's degree program, applicants must meet all of the following requirements: Possession of a bachelor’s degree or recognized equivalent from an accredited institution. A satisfactory scholastic average, generally a minimum grade-point average of B or better (3.0 on a 4-point scale). Sufficient undergraduate preparation and training for graduate study in social welfare. Applicants for admission to the MSW program must have strong academic preparation in the liberal arts and sciences, including coursework in the social and behavioral sciences. A college-level, introductory course in statistics. This requirement must be satisfied prior to matriculation if you are offered admission. The equivalent of one full year (2,100 hours) of paid employment or volunteer experience related to social welfare or human services, or in a position requiring skills relevant to work with underserved or marginalized populations. To satisfy the experience requirement for admission