
Mission Statement and Program Goals
The mission of the California State University, Department of Social Work is to prepare professional Social Workers to be anti-oppressive, socially just agents of change by promoting well-being in urban settings. As an advanced generalist program with a focus on urban communities, the Department will teach and create collaborative learning experiences with students.
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News & Events
See all newsMSW Information Sessions for Fall 2026 Applications
Information Sessions introduce prospective Master of Social Work (MSW) students to the program, and cover all...
MSW Information Sessions
Information Sessions introduce prospective Master of Social Work (MSW) students to the program, and cover all...
A Call to Action
Reports of harassment during the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) 2022 Annual Program Meeting (APM) ap...
Department Office
Department of Social Work
Sierra Hall 208
CSU Northridge
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330-8226
- Phone: (818) 677-7630
- Fax: (818) 677-7662
Dr. Wendy Ashley, Dept. Chair
Office/Phone Hours:
Monday - Friday:
8 AM to 5 PM
Closed weekends and observed holidays.