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Thanks for that clarity Adri0507! Super helpful. Sounds like they are moving in the direction CSUN has in place, with a "generalist" program (no concentrations) and a capstone project. Thanks again!

July? Wow that is late. School starts the next month! For what it's worth, when I called CSULB's MSW office they told me "the bulk of the acceptance letters will be out by the end of May" which is frustratingly late, but much less so than July. I applied 2/15 and have not heard back yet. Can anyone speak more specifically to the aforementioned organization/program changes or whatever is happening that is making CSULB "less organized and structured" this year? Accepted: SDSU, CSUN, CSF Pending: SFSU, CSUEB, CSULA, CSULB

Thanks inatcup - good idea on the faculty profiles. Again, good luck with SFSU!

Thanks for the response inatcup! I applied to SFSU's IFG concentration as well, but that 5% acceptance rate has my hopes low. Did you get into Cal's MSW? (...the UC referenced in your footer?) If so, that's wonderful! Would you choose SFSU over UCB? I have definitely spent time reading each program's mission statement, but for the most part my understanding is that they all emphasize turning out culturally-competent, urban setting practitioners who approach social justice from a ecological and strengths-based pov. Wonderful values! But based on that I didn't feel like there would be a huge difference, program to program. I've had the same advice given to me on fieldwork. Making solid professional connections and having a great placement are key to employment post-degree. I guess since I'm open to relocating, I was hoping for another factor to help me tip towards one program or another. Thanks for your time and best of luck for SFSU!

Hey all! Questions for Fall 2014 CSU MSW applicants, or anybody who has helpful input, opinions or advice: Do any of the CSU MSW programs stand out for any reason? Do you give much weight to the US News & World Report rankings? Besides location, what criteria are you using to decide which school to attend? I have considered the fit of each program, and while there are some differences, I don't see a significant difference in the coursework or emphasis of the overarching programs or concentration areas offered. (With the exception of CSUN, which has a "generalist" focus, so there are no concentration areas.) I have applied to several CSU's, and have been accepted by SDSU and CSUF so far, still waiting on the rest. I have an academic advisor (he's an lcsw and psy-d) who believes that the difference between programs is negligible, that the USNWR rankings are meaningless, and that desired location alone is an adequate deciding factor between programs. What do you think?