MSW Title IVE Informational Session Fall 2016 MSW

MSW & Title IV-E Informational Session Fall 2016 MSW PROGRAM DEBRA HARRIS, PH. D. MSW PROGRAM COORDINATOR TITLE IV-E CHILD WELFARE PROGRAM CHERYL WHITTLE, PH. D. LCSW TITLE IV-E INTERIM COORDINATOR

Overview 2 Mission Statement MSW Program Course Schedule Application Process & Criteria for MSW Program Admissions Criteria for Evaluating MSW Application Review Process Deadline for Application Submission Other Programs Pupils Personnel Services (PPS) Credential (2 nd year) Title IV-E Child Welfare Program (2 years) Contact Information Title IV-E Child Welfare Program

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Mission Statement 4 The Department of Social Work Education is specifically committed to the education of social workers at the bachelor's and master's levels who will provide social welfare services and leadership within the central San Joaquin Valley. Graduates of both programs intervene with individuals, families, groups, and other small systems as well as with human service agencies, voluntary organizations, neighborhoods, and communities. To fulfill its mission in the region, the Department prepares social workers 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 These three goals are equally important to practice at all levels of intervention.

MSW Program 60 Unit Program Full Time, 2 Years Part Time, 3 or 4 Years 5 Year Limit to complete Degree Cohort of about 60 New Students each year (FT/PT) 5

Foundation Year 2 Year Program First Semester 6 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 15

Advanced Year 2 Year Program First Semester 7 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 & Practice Class 3 SWRK 283 Advanced Field & Practice Class 3 Elective 3 SWRK 292 Seminar in Thesis/Project 2 SWRK 298 Project or SWRK 299 Thesis 2 Units 16 Units 14

Foundation Year 8 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) 9 Units

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) & Practice Class SWRK 283 Advanced Field (3) & Practice Class SWRK 292 Seminar in Thesis/Project (2) SWRK 298 Project (2) or SWRK 299 Thesis (2) 13 Units 11 Units 9

Foundation Year 4 Year Part-Time Year 1 First Semester Year 1 2 nd Semester Year 2 First Semester 10 Year 2 2 nd 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) x x SWRK 260 Quantitative Research (3) SWRK 261 Qualitative Research (3) 6 Units 9 Units

Advanced Year 4 Year Part-Time Year 3 First Semester Year 3 Second Semester 11 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) 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 & Practice Class (3) SWRK 283 Advanced Field & Practice Class (3) x x 11 Units 9 Units 5 units

12 Criteria for MSW Program Admissions & Application Process

University Criteria for Admission 13 A Bachelor’s Degree from an Accredited College or University 2. 5 GPA in the last 60 Semester Units (on a 4 point scale) – University Requirement Good Standing at the last College or University Attended Graduate Record Exam (GRE) Results must be sent to the University; copy of results to be included in your Application Packet Apply to Fresno State at: WWW. CSUMENTOR. EDU

Department Criteria for MSW Program Admission 14 2. 75 Cumulative GPA; applications with a GPA of less than 2. 75 will not be considered MSW Fall 2017 Application Statement of Purpose Three References CSU Mentor Application Proof/Receipt GRE within 5 Years Application will not be accepted without scores For GRE Test Schedule Contact the Testing Office in FFS 110 at 559 -278 -2457 Transcripts Completion of THREE prerequisites (Non-Social Work Majors) Human Biological Dev, Data Analysis, and Cultural Diversity

Prerequisites for MSW Program Admission 15 (Non-Social Work Majors) One Course in Each Area Human Development Exclusive focus on human biological development over the life span Data Analysis Research/Statistics Course Cultural Diversity Upper Division Course in study of an ethnic/cultural group or community/group based on identity of status Note: Conditional Admission Status for applicants without prerequisites completed. Prerequisites must be completed in the summer prior to their admission.

Criteria Used in Evaluating MSW Program Application 16 Academic Performance Minimum 2. 75 GPA for MSW program Admission GRE Writing Score Work Experience - Voluntary and/or Paid Employment in human services Three References (academic & employment) Statement of Intent

Resources for Statement of Purpose 17 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_ work/about/mission. shtml Council on social Work Education: http: //www. cswe. org/

STEP #1: Apply to Fresno State Graduate Admissions University Graduate Admissions WWW. CSUMENTOR. EDU Admission Must opens on October 1, 2016 apply on or before January 27, 2017 Note on CSU Mentor Application that your Mission Statement will be included in your Department Application 18

STEP #2: MSW Program Application Opens October 2016 All Application Materials MUST BE SUBMITTED to the Department of Social Work Education (DSWE) IN A SINGLE PACKET, DUE January 27, 2017 Department Application Statement of Purpose 3 References on DSWE Rating Forms (Sealed & Signed across Envelope) CSU Mentor Application GRE Scores from General Test (recommend to take the test early to get scores in time and submit by January 27, 2017) Transcripts or DARS – Unofficial OK for Fresno State graduates 19

Declare Full Time/Part Time Status You must choose Full Time or Part Time Status on Department Application Necessary for DSWE course planning Change of Status requires DSWE Chair’s approval and cannot be guaranteed 20

Review Process 21 Review of MSW Application Begins After Application Due Date All Applications Reviewed by Department Admissions Committee Decisions Sent by Mail – By late April/mid May Sent to Address of Record on Department Application; Notify Department of Changes Make Sure all Contact Information is Correct and Current Unsuccessful Applicants can obtain feedback after 5/26/2017

Deadline for Application to the Graduate Program in Social Work Application 22 to the Department of Social Work Education Deadline is January 27, 2017 Application to the Title IV-E Child Welfare Program Tentative Deadline is January 31, 2017

Other Programs Pupil Personnel Services Credential (Application in Advanced Year) Title IV-E Child Welfare Program (Please stay if interested after this session) 23

Website 24 http: //www. fresnostate. edu/chhs/social-work/ MSW Fall 2017 Application Instructions MSW Fall 2017 Reference Form MSW Handbook

Contact Information Dr. Debra Harris, MSW Program Coordinator Department of Social Work Education 559 -278 -8741; dharris@csufresno. edu Azucena Rodriguez, Admissions Secretary Department of Social Work Education 559 -278 -7076; azucenarodriguez@csufresno. edu 25

Title IV-E Child Welfare Program

Cal. SWEC Mission Statement 27 The California Social Work Education Center (Cal. SWEC) 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

Goals for the Child Welfare Social Work Curriculum in California 28 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

Cal. SWEC Child Welfare Competencies EPAS 29 (Educational Policy Accreditation Standards) I. III. IV. V. VIII. IX. X. 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

Title IV-E Full-Time Program 30 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

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. 54 per mile, plus parking allowance) Two-year employment obligation to their county agency 31

Admissions Criteria for the Title IV-E Child Welfare Program Official admission into the MSW Program Leave of absence from current county employer for full-time Stipend Letter of support from county for part-time program Completion of application Paper screening process Interview 32

Title IV-E Program at Fresno State 1. Title IV-E Integrative Seminar Sequence 2. Advanced Child Welfare Course 3. Public Child Welfare Internship 4. Portfolio Interview 5. Child Welfare Symposium 6. MSW Thesis/Project 7. Two Years Employment Obligation in Public Child Welfare/Indian Reservation/Rancheria 33

Student Payback Commitment to Families and Children Commitment to Public Child Welfare or Tribal Commitment to IV-E Child Welfare Program Commitment to NASW Code of Ethics Agency Honoring of the contractual agreement 34

Deadlines to Remember! 35 University Admission Application (csumentor) Due: (application must be filed PRIOR to January 27, 2017) Social Work Education Department Deadline January 27, 2017 Title IV-E Admission Application Due: April 7, 2017

Persons to Contact Department of Social Work Education Dr. Debra Harris, MSW Program Coordinator 559 -278 -2966 Azucena Rodriguez, Admissions Secretary 559 -278 -7076 Title IV-E Child Welfare Program Dr. Cheryl Whittle, Program Coordinator 559 -278 -8687 cherylw@csufresno. edu Maxine Watson, Administrative Coordinator 559 -278 -8166 maxinew@csufresno. edu Kristin Carraway, Administrative Assistant 559 -278 -3076 kristinc@csufresno. edu Rebecca White, Administrative Assistant 559 -278 -6870 rewhite@csufresno. edu Patro Bryant, Administrative Assistant 559 -278 -3076 pbryant@csufresno. edu 36

Persons to Contact 37 Maggie Armistead, MSW BASW Coordinator Title IV-E Child Welfare Program 559 -278 -6851 marmistead@csufresno. edu Estella F. Saldivar, MSW Field Liaison/Instructor Title IV-E Child Welfare Program 559 -278 -8494 esaldiva@csufresno/. edu Chris Cole, MSW Field Liaison/Instructor Title IV-E Child Welfare Program 559 -278 -6698 ccole@csufresno. edu Eleanor Speakes, LCSW Field Liaison/Instructor Title IV-E Child Welfare Program 559 -278 -2454 espeakes@csufresno. edu Daniel Espinoza, MSW Field Liaison/Instructor Title IV-E Child Welfare Program 559 -278 -1663 despinoza@csufresno. edu Chayeng (Yeng) Xiong, MSW Field Liaison/Instructor Title IV-E Child Welfare Program 559 -278 -6846 yxiong@csufresno. edu Frankie Freitas, LCSW Field Liaison/Instructor Title IV-E Child Welfare Program 559 -278 -3076 frankief@csufresno. edu Cher Teng (Bee) Yang, MSW Field Liaison/Instructor Title IV-E Child Welfare Program 559 -278 -6489 beey@csufresno. edu

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