California State University (CSU), Chico Hybrid MSW Program
California State University, Chico’s School of Social Work offers a hybrid Master of Social Work (MSW) program through its Distributed Learning format. The program prepares students for advanced generalist social work practice across direct services with individuals, families and groups, as well as community and organizational practice. (csuchico.edu)
The Distributed Learning MSW combines online and face-to-face instruction. Chico State describes the format as approximately 75% online and 25% face-to-face, with asynchronous online coursework, scheduled live Zoom sessions and required campus meetings. Students attend campus two weekends per semester in fall, spring and summer, and attendance at both the campus sessions and required Zoom sessions is compulsory. (csuchico.edu)
Chico State offers a three-year Distributed Learning MSW option for students entering without a CSWE-accredited undergraduate social work degree and a one-year Distributed Learning MSW option for eligible advanced standing students. The one-year option is for students who earned a BASW or BSW from a CSWE-accredited program within the past five years. (csuchico.edu)
Students complete practicum education in Chico State’s service region. The university lists 18 Northern California counties in that region: Butte, Colusa, Del Norte, Glenn, Humboldt, Lake, Lassen, Mendocino, Modoc, Nevada, Plumas, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Sutter, Tehama, Trinity and Yuba. (csuchico.edu)
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California State University, Chico Hybrid MSW Program: Overview
Department: California State University, Chico School of Social Work
Degree Types: Traditional/Regular Standing and Advanced Standing Options
Concentrations: Advanced Generalist Social Work Practice
Program Structure: Hybrid online and campus instruction with field education practicum placements.
Instruction Methods: Distributed Learning students complete asynchronous online coursework, scheduled live Zoom sessions and required face-to-face campus meetings. Campus meetings are held two weekends per semester. (csuchico.edu)
Program Information – Traditional Students
Program Overview
- Program Name: MSW Distributed Learning Program
- Phone Number: (530) 898-6204
Program Requirements
- Field Education Requirements: Up to 1,200 practicum hours; practicum placements must be completed within the School of Social Work’s 18-county service region. (csuchico.edu)
- Number of Credits Required: 62 units. (csuchico.edu)
Program Length
- Program Options: Part-time Distributed Learning option
- Program Length: Three years
- Program Start Dates: The three-year Distributed Learning option admits once every three years. Students should confirm the next available cohort with the School of Social Work. (csuchico.edu)
Admission Requirements
- GPA: Chico State graduate admission requirements include a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and a GPA of at least 2.5 on the last degree completed or the last 60 semester units/90 quarter units attempted. Individual graduate programs may have additional requirements. (csuchico.edu)
- GRE Information: Chico State states that standardized tests are not required for most master’s programs, with Computer Science listed as the exception. (csuchico.edu)
Program Information – Advanced Standing Students
Program Overview
- Program Name: MSW One-Year Distributed Learning Program
- Phone Number: (530) 898-6204
Program Requirements
- Field Education Requirements: Up to 720 practicum hours; practicum placements must be completed within the School of Social Work’s 18-county service region. (csuchico.edu)
- Number of Credits Required: 36 units. (csuchico.edu)
Program Length
- Program Options: Full-time advanced standing Distributed Learning option
- Program Length: One year, including summer coursework
- Program Start Dates: The one-year Distributed Learning option is offered every year. (csuchico.edu)
Admission Requirements
- BSW Requirement: Applicants must have a BASW or BSW from a CSWE-accredited program earned within the past five years. (csuchico.edu)
- GPA: Chico State graduate admission requirements include a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and a GPA of at least 2.5 on the last degree completed or the last 60 semester units/90 quarter units attempted. Individual graduate programs may have additional requirements. (csuchico.edu)
- GRE Information: Chico State states that standardized tests are not required for most master’s programs, with Computer Science listed as the exception. (csuchico.edu)
Please contact the program to determine if the program is available for your state of residence.
CSU Chico’s MSW program information was last updated in July 2026. For more information, visit the university’s website above.
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Information last updated: August 2026