Employment Obligation
Full Time Students
MSW graduates agree to make reasonable efforts to apply for employment in a Qualifying Agency (county public child welfare) within one year of graduation. Graduates must secure full time employment in a Qualifying Agency providing child welfare services in California at least at a level appropriate for the degree received.
3-Year Students and Online/Hybrid Students
MSW Graduate agrees to return to county agency of employment immediately after program completion or no later than six months after graduation and per all other terms of the agency statement of support in a position at a level appropriate for the degree received. Appointment to and continuation in employment shall be subject to all applicable county civil service rules and departmental policies.