MSW Admission Information Session Fall 2014 MSW Program Dr. Martha Vungkhanching MSW Program Coordinator & Title IV-E Child Welfare Program Corinne Florez, Coordinator Overview Deadline for Applications Mission Statement MSW Program Course Schedule Valued Added Programs Title IV-E Child Welfare Program (2 years) Consejo: A Latino Behavioral Health Practice (for MSW 2nd year) Public Mental Health Program (2nd year) Pupils Personnel Services (PPS) Credential (2nd year) Application Process & Criteria for MSW Program Admissions Criteria for Evaluating MSW Application Review Process Contact Information for MSW Application Title IV-E Child Welfare Program 4/13/2015 2 Deadline for Application to the Graduate Program in Social Work Application to the University Graduate Program Deadline: January 30, 2015 Application to the Department of Social Work Education Deadline: January 30, 2015 Application to the Title IV-E Child Welfare Program Deadline: February 27, 2015 4/13/2015 3 Mission Statement The Department prepares social workers at the BA and Master’s levels for agency and community-based practice and for informed, active participation as social workers and citizens who are compassionate and proactive in response to human needs. Three important goals of the educational program include the development of practice with: 1) A commitment to social justice 2) Diversity awareness 3) An empowerment perspective Practice at all levels 4/13/2015 4 MSW Program 60 Units Full Time, 2 Years Part Time, 3 or 4 Years Two years internship (1000 hours) 5 Year Limit to Degree completion Cohort of about 60 New Students each year (FT/PT) 4/13/2015 5 Foundation Year First Semester Second Semester SWRK 200 Social Welfare Policy I 3 SWRK 203 Social Welfare Policy II 3 SWRK 212 Human Behavior in the Social Environment 3 SWRK 213 HBSE: Cultural Diversity and Oppression 3 SWRK 220 Social Work Practice I 4 SWRK 221 Social Work Practice II 4 SWRK 280 Foundation Field 2 SWRK 281 Foundation Field 2 SWRK 260 Quantitative Research 3 SWRK 261 Qualitative Research 3 Units 4/13/2015 15 Units 15 6 Advanced Year First Semester Second Semester SWRK 246 Advanced practice With formal organizations 2 SWRK 247 Advanced practice with communities 3 SWRK 224 Advanced Practice Individuals 3 SWRK 227 Advanced Social Work Practice with Couples and Families 3 SWRK 225 Advanced Practice with Groups 3 SWRK 282 Advanced Field 3 SWRK 283 Advanced Field 3 Elective 3 Elective 3 SWRK 292 Seminar in Thesis/Project 2 SWRK 298 Project or SWRK 299 Thesis 2 Units 4/13/2015 16 Units 14 7 Foundation Year (3 Year Part-Time) Year 1 First Semester Year 1 Second Semester Year 2 First Semester Year 2 Second Semester SWRK 200 Social Welfare Policy I (3) SWRK 203 Social Welfare Policy II (3) SWRK 220 Social Work Practice I (4) SWRK 221 Social Work Practice II (4) SWRK 212 Human Behavior in the Social Environment (3) SWRK 213 HBSE: Cultural Diversity and Oppression (3) SWRK 280 Foundation Field (2) SWRK 281 Foundation Field (2) SWRK 260 Quantitative Research (3) SWRK 261 Qualitative Research (3) Elective (3) Elective (3) 9 Units 9 Units 9 Units 9 Units 4/13/2015 8 Advanced Year (3 Year Part-Time) Year 3 First Semester Year 3 Second Semester SWRK 246 Advanced Practice with Formal Organizations (2) SWRK 247 Advanced Practice with Communities (3) SWRK 224 Advanced Practice Individuals (3) SWRK 227 Advanced Practice with Couples and Families (3) SWRK 225 Advanced Practice with Groups (3) SWRK 282 Advanced Field (3) SWRK 283 Advanced Field (3) SWRK 292 Seminar in Thesis/Project (2) SWRK 298 Project (2) or SWRK 299 Thesis (2) 13 Units 11 Units 4/13/2015 9 Foundation Year (4 Year Part-Time) Year 1 First Semester Year 1 Second Semester Year 2 Third Semester Year 2 Fourth Semester SWRK 200 Social Welfare Policy I (3) SWRK 203 Social SWRK 220 Social Welfare Policy II Work Practice I (4) (3) SWRK 221 Social Work Practice II (4) SWRK 212 Human Behavior in the Social Environment (3) SWRK 213 HBSE: Cultural Diversity and Oppression (3) SWRK 280 Foundation Field (2) SWRK 281 Foundation Field (2) x x SWRK 260 Quantitative Research (3) SWRK 261 Qualitative Research (3) 6 Units 6 Units 9 Units 9 Units 4/13/2015 10 Advanced Year (4 Year Part-Time) Year 3 First Semester Year 3 Second Semester Year 4 Third Semester Year 4 Fourth Semester SWRK 246 Advanced Practice with Formal Organizations (2) SWRK 247 Advanced Practice with Communities (3) Elective (3) Elective (3) SWRK 224 Advanced Practice Individuals (3) SWRK 227 Advanced Practice with Couples and Families (3) SWRK 292 Seminar in Thesis/Project (2) SWRK 298 Project (2) OR SWRK 299 Thesis (2) SWRK 225 Advanced Practice with Groups (3) x x x SWRK 282 Advanced Field (3) SWRK 283 x Advanced Field (3) x 11 Units 9 Units 5 units 4/13/2015 5 units 11 Website http://www.fresnostate.edu/chhs/socialwork/degrees-programs/index.html Download or view application information MSW Handbook Pre-requisite list 4/13/2015 12 Value-Added Programs Title IV-E Child Welfare Program Consejo: A Latino Behavioral Health Practice (for MSW 2nd year) http://www.fresnostate.edu/chhs/socialwork/masters/consejo-grant.html Mental Health Stipend Program (MHSP) (for MSW 2nd year F/T) Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential (for MSW 2nd year F/T) 4/13/2015 13 Application Process & Criteria for MSW Program Admissions 4/13/2015 14 University Criteria for Admission A Bachelor’s Degree from an Accredited College or University Cumulative 2.5 GPA (on a 4 point scale) – university requirement Good Standing at the last College or University Attended Graduate Record Exam (GRE) Apply at WWW.CSUMENTOR.EDU 4/13/2015 15 Department Criteria for MSW Program Admission Cumulative GPA 2.75 (subject to change) Completion of THREE prerequisites for non-social work major Human Biology Biological Human Development Across the Lifespan/Biological Basis of Behavior Data Analysis Research/Statistics Course Cultural Diversity Upper Division Course in Ethnic/Cultural Diversity, Women’s Studies, or Disability Studies GRE within 5 Years Application will not be accepted without scores or proof that you are scheduled to take GRE For GRE Test Schedule Contact the Testing Office in FFS 110 at 559-2782457 Three References Complete MSW Application Packet Copy of CSUmentor.edu application 4/13/2015 16 Instructions for Statement of Purpose Write a “statement of Purpose.” You must address EACH of the areas listed below in order. This statement must be typewritten and approximately 4 pages (double-spaced, 12-font style) in length. It should enable the Admissions Committee to make an informed decision about your potential for success in the graduate social work program. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Discuss your motivation for wanting to become a professional social worker. Discuss your goals for wanting to become a professional social worker. Discuss how each of the following has contributed to your wanting to become a professional social worker: A. Professional experiences B. Personal experiences Describe your understanding of the values of social work profession. Discuss how you plan to incorporate the values of social work into your professional goals and practice. 1. 4/13/2015 17 Resources for Statement of Purpose In preparation of your application and Statement of Purpose, we strongly recommend that you review the following websites and use them as resources. National Association of Social Workers: www.naswdc.org NASW Code of Ethics: http://www.socialworkers.org/pubs/code/default.asp Department of Social Work Education webpage: http://www.csufresno.edu/chhs/depts_programs/social_wor k/about/mission.shtml Council on social Work Education: http://www.cswe.org/ 4/13/2015 18 Application Process STEP #1: Apply to Fresno State Graduate Admissions University Graduate Admissions WWW.CSUMENTOR.EDU Admission opens in late October, 2014 Must be submitted on or before January 30, 2015 STEP #2: MSW Program Application All Application Materials MUST BE SUBMITTED to the Department of Social Work Education (DSWE) IN A SINGLE PACKET, DUE January 30, 2015 Department Application (indicate F/T, P/T) Statement of Purpose 3 References on DSWE Rating Forms (Sealed & Signed across Envelopes) GRE Scores from General Test (recommend to take the test early to get scores in time and submit by January 30, 2015) 4/13/2015 Transcripts or DARS – Unofficial OK for Fresno State graduates 19 Review Process Review of MSW Application Begins After 2/1//2015 Reviewed by Department Admissions Committee Decisions Sent by Mail – By end of April Sent to Address of Record on University Application; Notify Department of Changes Make Sure all Contact Information are Correct and Current 4/13/2015 20 Contact Information Jackie Milian, Admissions Secretary Department of Social Work Education 559-278-7076; jmilian@csufresno.edu Dr. Martha Vungkhanching, MSW Program Coordinator, MSW Admissions Chair Department of Social Work Education 559-278-8741; marthavu@csufresno.edu 4/13/2015 21 Title IV-E Child Welfare Program CalSWEC Mission Statement The California Social Work Education Center (CalSWEC) is a partnership between schools of social work, public human services agencies, and other related professional organizations that facilitate: the integration of social work education and practice, effective culturally competent service delivery and leadership to the people of California 4/13/2015 23 Goals for the Child Welfare Social Work Curriculum in California Preparing a diverse group of social workers for career in human services with special emphasis on child welfare; Defining and operationalizing a continuum of social work education and training; Engaging in research and evaluation of best practices in social work 4/13/2015 24 CalSWEC Child Welfare Competencies EPAS (Educational Policy Accreditation Standards) I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. IX. X. 4/13/2015 Identify as professional social worker and conduct oneself accordingly Apply social work ethical principles to guide professional practice Apply critical thinking to inform and communicate professional judgments Engage diversity and difference in practice Advance human rights and social and economic justice Engage in research informed practice and practice informed research. Apply knowledge of human behavior to the social environment Engage in policy practice to advance social & economic well‐being and to deliver effective social services Respond to context that shape practice Engagement, assessment, and intervention 25 Title IV-E Full-Time Program The Title IV-E Stipend provides two years of support at $18,500 per year for students (students pay mileage, books and tuition out of this amount) Students must be enrolled full-time at the University Students (on LOA) may not be active county employees during the regular academic year (Spring Break, Xmas and Summer are exceptions) Two-year payback commitment in Public Child Welfare 4/13/2015 26 Title IV-E Part-Time Program Tuition Books (up to $1,300 per year) Mileage minimum of $4,000 per year (at the rate of .56 per mile, plus parking allowance, $2000 per semester) Two-year employment obligation to their county agency 4/13/2015 27 Admissions Criteria for the Title IV-E Child Welfare Program Official admission into the MSW Program Leave of absence from current county employer for fulltime Stipend Letter of support from county for part-time program Completion of application Paper screening process Interview 4/13/2015 28 Title IV-E Program at Fresno State 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Title IV-E Integrative Seminar Sequence Advanced Child Welfare Course Public Child Welfare Internship Portfolio Interview Child Welfare Symposium MSW Thesis/Project Two Years Employment Obligation in Public Child Welfare/Indian Reservation/Rancheria 4/13/2015 29 Student Payback Commitment to Families and Children Commitment to Public Child Welfare or Tribal Agency Commitment to IV-E Child Welfare Program Commitment to NASW Code of Ethics Honoring of the contractual agreement 4/13/2015 30 Deadlines to Remember! University Admission Application Due: (application must be filed PRIOR to January 30, 2015) Social Work Education Department Deadline January 30, 2015 Title IV-E Admission Application Due: February 27, 2015 4/13/2015 31 Persons to Contact Department of Social Work Education Dr. Martha Vungkhanching 559-278-8741 Jackie Milian, Admissions Secretary 559-278-3992 Title IV-E Child Welfare Program 4/13/2015 Corinne L. Florez, Coordinator 559-278-2910 corinnef@csufresno.edu Cheryl Whittle, BA Coordinator 559-278-8687 cherylw@csufresno.edu Maxine Watson, Administrative Coordinator 559-278-3076 maxinew@csufresno.edu Kristin Carraway, Administrative Assistant 559-278-3076 kristinc@csufresno.edu 32 Persons to Contact Maggie Armistead, MSW Field Liaison/Instructor Title IV-E Child Welfare Program 559-278-6851 marmistead@csufresno.edu Dolores Siegel, LCSW Field Liaison/Instructor Title IV-E Child Welfare Program 559-278-7279 dsiegel@csufresno.edu Chris Cole, MSW Field Liaison/Instructor Title IV-E Child Welfare Program 559-278-6698 ccole@csufresno.edu Cher Teng (Bee) Yang, MSW Field Liaison/Instructor Title IV-E Child Welfare Program 559-278-6489 beey@csufresno.edu Daniel Espinoza, MSW Field Liaison/Instructor Title IV-E Child Welfare Program 559-278-1663 despinoza@csufresno.edu Eleanor Speakes, LCSW Field Liaison/Instructor Title IV-E Child Welfare Program 559-278-2454 espeakes@csufresno.edu Frankie Frietas, LCSW Field Liaison/Instructor Title IV-E Child Welfare Program 559-278-3076 frankief@csufresno.edu 4/13/2015 33 Good Luck! 4/13/2015 34