Preparing the next generation of healthcare social workers.

Whether your passion lies in mental health, diabetes, aging or public health, Pacific's MSW program will prepare you with the skills and knowledge you need to have a lasting impact in the community. Our comprehensive curriculum includes 1,000 hours of supervised clinical practice, giving you vital hands-on experience in providing holistic and culturally sensitive clinical care.

This flexible, hybrid program blends online and classroom learning in Sacramento, California, and welcomes students from all backgrounds – no prior academic or career experience in social work required. There are two tracks available:

  • 16-month Accelerated MSW
  • 12-month Advanced Standing MSW (for students with a BSW)

$10,000 stipends for first 45 students

Up to 50% tuition scholarships

Apply by July 1 to qualify

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$10,000 'Building Change' Stipend

Pacific will provide a $10,000 stipend to the first 45 students admitted into the MSW program this Fall 2023.

  • All applicants are eligible for consideration.
  • No supplemental application is required.
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Students work in simulation practice during University of the Pacific's Master of Social Work in Sacramento, CA.
Students work in simulation practice during University of the Pacific's Master of Social Work in Sacramento, CA.
Apply by July 1 to qualify
$10,000 HealthForce Scholarship

The HealthForce Partners program provides need-based awards to students in San Joaquin County who plan to practice in behavioral health settings.

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$25,000 Abbott Fund Scholarship

The Abbott Fund will sponsor up to 50% tuition costs for Stockton-based MSW students who plan to work in Diabetes Care & Management.

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Students work in simulation practice during University of the Pacific's Master of Social Work in Sacramento, CA.

About University of the Pacific

Founded in 1851, University of the Pacific is the first chartered University in California's history. Today, Pacific is a private, non-profit university with three campuses in Sacramento, San Francisco, and Stockton, California. Pacific offers more than 80 academic programs in eleven schools and colleges, including more than 40 graduate and professional programs across all three campuses and online.