University Of California - [UC Berkeley], California, Berkeley - Courses & Fees

Berkeley, California

University Public College

Berkeley Social Welfare offers the professional Master of Arts in Social Welfare degree, which is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
Students are prepared to practice with specialized skills at specific intervention levels and are thoroughly grounded in social science knowledge, social welfare policies, and social service organizations.
All MA students complete a foundation curriculum in generalist social work practice; an advanced curriculum that prepares them for practice in a chosen area of specialization; and a field education curriculum including agency-based field placements and integrative field seminars.
The Berkeley MA Program is a two-year, full-time degree program. All master’s students follow a prescribed, full-time (minimum 12 units per semester) program of work, preparing them for both generalist and specialized practice.
Students must complete a minimum of 54 units.

Important Dates

Event	Start Date	End Date
Application Deadline	Sep 15, 2023	Dec 1, 2023

Year	Year 1	Year 2
Tuition Fees	$5721	$5721
Health Insurance	$3044	$3044
Compulsory Fees	$564	$564
International differential fee	$6122	$6122
Miscellaneous expenses	$699	$699
Total Fees	$16150	$16150

Academic Eligibility:

Students must complete a bachelor's degree or the recognized equivalent from an accredited institution.
Students hold a satisfactory scholastic average, usually a minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B) on a 4.0 scale.
Sufficient undergraduate preparation and training for graduate study in social welfare.
A college-level, introductory course in statistics.
The equivalent of one full year (2,100 hours) of paid employment or volunteer experience related to social welfare or human services.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.

7.0 / 9

Avg. Score in

90 / 120

Avg. Score in

54 / 90

Avg. Score in

3.0 / 4

Minimum gpa

GPA

Not Required: GRE

The following required documents are:

Resume/CV: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
Three Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation (combination of professional and academic recommenders) which includes information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have.
Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
Personal History Statement: It describes how their background, accomplishments, and life experiences led to their decision to pursue the graduate degree for which they are applying.
College Transcripts: The marks statement provided by the education board after completion of the previous academic qualifications.
ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

The careers after graduation are:

Name	Amount	International Students Eligible	Application Deadline
Support Scholarships for Young Women	Variable	Yes	Mar 19, 2023
Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarships	$100000	Yes	Dec 30, 2023
AAUW International Fellowships	Variable	Yes	Nov 15, 2023
Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship	Variable	Yes	Aug 30, 2023