School of Social Welfare
Berkeley, CA
209
Students
Urban
Setting
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University of California, Berkeley / School of Social Welfare is located in Berkeley, CA, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Social Work (MSW) | ||
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | ||
| Master of Social Work/Doctor of Philosophy (MSW/PhD) |
Degrees Awarded
| Master's Degrees | 94 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 4 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | No |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | Yes |
Degree Requirements
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Optional |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Required Qualifying exam |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
390
Applied
87
Enrolled
Applying
105
Application Fee - Domestic
125
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | December 1st | Not reported | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.0, 3 letters of recommendation | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.0, 3 letters of recommendation | |
| International Students | Exam | Details | TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 570 TOEFL IBT score: 90 |
| TWE: Required |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Types of financial support available |
Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Health Care Benefits Scholarship and/or loans Traineership Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
209
Total Graduate Students
Not Reported
International Breakout (representing other countries)
100%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 21.05% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 7.66% |
| White or Caucasian | 40% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2.39% |
| Asian | 13.88% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | Not Reported |
| Unknown | 12.92% |
Gender
Male (17%)
Female (82%)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Child welfare, law and social welfare, minority mental health, social welfare policy analysis, health services |
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
Berkeley, CA 94720
United States
United States