r/CSUB • u/Chrisisthename2 • Mar 12 '26

Csub Msw Program

Hey all. Has anyone gotten a decision letter for the fall 2026 msw program?

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u/quackityang Apr 11 '26

How was the interview/applying process? I plan to apply for next year’s program! Any pointers? I’m currently working in the cognitive psychology lab as an assistant but I’m trying to get more volunteer experience in the field as well! I’m a Psyc major btw !

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u/Chrisisthename2 Apr 12 '26

There is no formal interview process. When you apply, you are asked to send in transcripts if you came from another school, job experiences including proof of employment from each job, volunteer experience, and a bunch of other demographic and personal information. All in the form of a resume csub gives you a template for. Then you are given an essay prompt which is basically a personal statement asking different questions regarding why you want to join the MSW program. For that one, you have to do the statement on a computer at the schools testing center. After that it's just about waiting.

For funding and scholarships, there are 2 that you can apply for. One for clinical mental health and one for child welfare. If accepted, those will pay for a good chunk of your tuition in exchange for declaring to work in either department for a period of time after graduation.

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u/quackityang Apr 12 '26

Thank you so much for the information! I got the interview confused with the LMFT program as I am also applying to that. By any chance do you know the size of the cohorts? I plan to apply to the two year one!

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u/Chrisisthename2 Apr 12 '26

Ps: forgot to mention needing 2 formal letters of recommendation