MSW Hybrid Program @
CSU Stanislaus
Integrative Clinical Practice Specialization for
Health, Mental Health, and Behavioral Health
Settings
History of MSW Program @ CSU
Stanislaus
• 1st Classes began 1993-94
• 1st Graduating Class 1996
• Received Accreditation 1998
• Two accreditation reaffirmations in 2001
& 2009
• Currently accredited through 2018
• 650+ Graduates and counting!
Mission Statement:
Focus on Social Justice
Why a Hybrid MSW Program in Integrative Clinical
Practice Specialization for Health, Mental Health, and
Behavioral Health Settings
• Job growth projection* for MSW
jobs in California between 20082018:
– 20% for medical and public health
social workers
– 37% for mental health and
substance abuse social workers
* CA Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development
(OSHPD)
REALIGNMENT
Program Overview:
60 units in 24 months
Accelerated schedule
Summer block placements
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2 courses every 8 weeks
2 face-to-face class sessions per
course (one Saturday per month)
@ CSU Stan Stockton Ctr.
Remainder of course work
completed online (asynchronous &
synchronous)
Direct social work practice
courses are included in every 8
week academic session
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Full time internship (40 hours per
week) x 13 weeks
Enhance competency-based skills
in direct clinical social work
practice
Regular Field Seminars
Located in your home county,
when possible
Employer-based placements may
be available
Draft schedule: Foundation Year
2015-2016
• Fall Session 1:
 8/22 – 10/16/15
• SW5005
• SW5030
• Fall Session 2:
 10/24 – 12/18/15
• SW5001
• SW5031
• Spring Session 1:
 1/9 – 3/4/16
• SW5055
• SW5010
• Spring Session 2:
 3/12/- 5/6/16
• SW5020
• SW5011
Summer block placement
5/9/16 – 8/5/16 (Draft schedule)
• Focus is on practicing and
integrating skills learned in
previous year’s coursework
• 40 hours per week (500 hours per
summer)
• Includes:
One-to-one supervision from MSW Field
Instructor
–2 hours per week seminar in a local community
–2 all day Saturday Integrative seminars at CSU
Stockton Center
Curricular focus
• Competency based social work practice
degree
– CA Mental Health competencies
• Socially just clinical practice models
– SFBT, CBT, I-FAST, Narrative
• Integrative practice approach
– Conceptual foundations, change factors,
practice model
• Clinical specialization
courses
• Comprehensive exam
Clinical specialiation courses
• Assessments
– Psychosocial assessments,
DSM5
• Integrated Behavioral Health
– resilience/wellness model
• Addictions
– AOD/behavioral addictions
diagnosis and treatment
• Trauma treatment models
– PTSD, child abuse,
community, military,
migration, DV
Culminating/Capstone experience
• Comprehensive exam
• Focuses on HBSE, Practice,
Research & Policy for clinical
practice
• Builds critical thinking &
knowledge review for
future licensing
Hybrid MSW Faculty & Staff
Dr. Kilolo Brodie
Dr. Robin Ringstad
• Field, Practice, HBSE
• HBSE, Practice, Clinical
Specializations
Dr. John Garcia
Dr. Shradha Tibrewal
• Policy, Research, Comp
Exam
• Policy, Research, Practice
Dr. Valerie Leyva
• Practice, HBSE, Clinical
Specializations
Tech requirements &
Tech support
You will need
• A computer and reliable
internet connection that
will support streaming
video & video
conferencing.
• Enabled webcam and
microphone
– Headset microphone
preferred
CSU Stan will provide
• Tech orientation
• Help desk for general
trouble shooting and
support
Application Process and timeline
University Application
• Online via CSUMentor
• Requirements include
– A bachelor’s degree from
an accredited college or
university.
– A grade point average of
2.5 or better in the last 60
units is required.
MSW Program Application
• Online via
www.csustan.edu/uee/msw-hybrid
• Requirements include:
– Liberal arts background
– Voluntary and/or paid
experience in human
services
– Computer literacy and
reliable internet connection
Tuition and Fees
• $35,000
– divided into four equal payments
• Financial aid may be available
– unsubsidized student loans
• Contact CSU Stan Financial Aid
office for detailed info
– Complete FAFSA if you are
considering this program
Contact infomation
https://www.csustan.edu/uee/mswhybrid
MSWHybrid@csustan.edu
Shradha Tibrewal
209-667-3951
Valerie Leyva
209-667-3728