Bay Area/California MSW programs

[littlecarz]

Hi everyone! 

I am finishing my MA in psychology this coming spring and thinking about getting MSW after this degree.  I wonder if anyone has recommendations of any MSW programs in Bay Area or in California in general.  I would want to put Berkeley's one in my first choice.  I know that it is a competitive one, so I would want to explore other options. 

[CurseTen]

The MSW @ USC program was pretty good. I did the 3 year (8 semester) part time so I could work during the process. Aside from it being a bit costly, I would definitely recommend checking it out. (I’ve heard the on ground program is good too)

[starbright]

I honestly would suggest any and all MSW programs in the Bay Area. I went to CSUEB and was able to lock down a job before I graduated. I'm very happy with my education there and still stay in contact with some of my professors. SFSU has gone through a lot of problems I have heard. Also, CSUMB is a shit show. If I could give you advice about an MSW program to stay away from, stay away from CSUMB and SFSU. Both are incredibly corrupted in their system. CSUMB is not taken seriously whatsoever in the social work community. Put your money and time elsewhere. I've heard good things about UC Berkeley (obviously) and SJSU. I would check those out.