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Accredited Schools of Social Work

Only those masters degrees obtained at institutions that are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the Council on Social Work Education qualify for the LCSW. An applicant who possesses a degree from a school or department of social work that is a candidate for accreditation is eligible to register as an associate clinical social worker to gain experience toward licensure, but will not be eligible for examination until the school or department of social work has received accreditation.

By law, the Board has the duty to evaluate all candidates' qualifications including, but not limited to: transcripts, verification forms, and degree program requirements. All degree programs must meet all Board laws and regulations in addition to meeting accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of the Council on Social Work Education.

The list below identifies those California schools that offer social work degrees.

We have also provided a link to a list of additional courses that would be required for licensure at these schools. This information is reflected as "Additional Courses Required".

• California State University, Bakersfield, Social Work Program, Additional Courses Required
• California State University, Chico, Additional Courses Required
• California State University, Dominguez Hills
• California State University, East Bay
• California State University, Fresno, Department of Social Work Education, Additional Courses Required
• California State University, Long Beach, Department of Social Work, Additional Courses Required
• California State University, Los Angeles, Department of Social Work, Additional Courses Required
• California State University, Northridge
• California State University, Sacramento, Division of Social Work, Additional Courses Required
• California State University, San Bernardino , Department of Social Work, Additional Courses Required
• California State University, Stanislaus, Department of Social Work, Additional Courses Required
• Humboldt State University, Additional Courses Required
• Loma Linda University, Additional Courses Required
• San Diego State University, School of Social Work, Additional Courses Required
• San Francisco State University, School of Social Work Education, Additional Courses Required
• San Jose State University, Department of Social Work, Additional Courses Required
• University of California, Berkeley, School of Social Welfare, Additional Courses Required
• University of California , Los Angeles, Additional Courses Required
• University of Southern California, School of Social Work, Additional Courses Required

Updated: June 30, 2008