WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY School of Social Work Welcome

WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY School of Social Work

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Graduate Social Work Admissions n n n Program Options and Schedules Concentration Choices Certificates Financial Aid Scholarships

Program Options n Full-time and Part-time Advanced-standing Programs n Full-time: Kalamazoo n Part-time: Grand Rapids n Full-time Program (Kalamazoo only) n Extended-study Programs n Benton Harbor n Grand Rapids n Kalamazoo

Advanced-standing Programs n Available to B. S. W. graduates only n Elevated admissions criteria n Full-time 10 month program n Part-time, 24 month evening program n 39 credit hours n Application deadline January 15, 2018

Full-time Program n Application deadline for full time: 02/15/18 15, 2018 n Program begins September 4, 2018 n 60 credit hours n 20 month program

Extended-study Program n n n n Application deadline March 15, 2018 Program begins September 4, 2018 60 credit hours 32 -34 month program Evening classes Maximum of 6 credit hours per semester Field placement in home community

MSW Curriculum: Foundation n n Provides knowledge, values, and skills related to the broad profession Prepares students for entry into the concentrations

Foundation Courses I n n Human Behavior in the Social Environment Social Change and Community Analysis Seminar in Culture, Ethnicity, and Institutional Inequity Social Welfare Policy

Foundation Courses II n n Direct Practice with Individuals and Families Direct Practice with Groups and Organizations Research and Evaluation Methods Field Placement (2 semesters)

Concentrations n n Interpersonal Practice Policy, Planning, & Administration Advanced-standing must choose before applying n Full-time and Extended-study have time to choose during the first semester of the program n

Specializations in School of Social Work n School Social Work Eligibility n Trauma Across the Lifespan Specialization n Trauma Focus Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT training)

Certificate Programs in CHHS n n n Holistic Health Care SPADA certificate program in alcohol and drug abuse Graduate Certificate in Gerentology

Admissions n n Admissions criteria Application procedures Application materials Admissions decisions

Admissions Criteria: All n Evidence of aptitude for graduate study n Liberal arts base (with specific need for: (GPA for last 60 credit hours in undergraduate program and GPA for any graduate courses) undergraduate preparation in human biology, political science, and writing) n n Must be completed before students start the MSW program Work and life experience Personal maturity Leadership ability

Admissions Criteria: Advancedstanding Programs n n n B. S. W. degree from a CSWE accredited program within six years of application Overall undergraduate GPA of 3. 0 No more than one BSW course below a B (Any BSW course below a B will require retaking an equivalent course in the MSW curriculum)

Admissions Criteria: Advancedstanding Programs n n One of the three letters of reference must be from the applicant’s BSW field instructor or faculty liaison Diversify your letters of recommendation

Application Procedures n n n On-line application: http: //www. wmich. edu/apply/graduate/ Must choose a program Must complete all sections to submit Current resume Supplementary Statement (4 -6 pgs)

School of Social Work Application Form n n n Demographics – not used for admission Program choice Previous graduate course work/ transfer request Liberal Arts requirements Criminal history statement n n Short statement of Rehabilitation submitted electronically Transfer statement

Resume – to be included with the application n n Personal data Educational experience Employment and volunteer experience Scholastic and professional honors and affiliations

Supplementary Statement – to be included with the application n n Formal Organized Articulate Read carefully and answer all questions, using outline provided Recommend using headings

Three Letters of Reference – to be included with application n n Can be done electronically Professional and/or academic No personal references Completed on WMU School of Social Work forms only

Liberal Arts Requirements You will need a copy of your own transcripts to review and document n n Review each requirement Document the university, course # and course name for each requirement. May be admitted without completing all LA requirements Must complete them before start program

Application Completed n n All materials must be received by the deadline or will not be considered for admission That means the social work application, all 3 references, completed statement, resume, field application (if appropriate), WMU application, and MSW application fee

Admissions Decisions n n Please check status on-line We aim for 6 -8 weeks Advanced-standing: Early March Full-time and Extended-study: Applications received by February 15 & March 15, 2018: early May n Applications received after March 15, 2018: as space is available n

Financial Aid n Office of Student Financial Aid: www. wmich. edu/finaid/ n n Stafford Subsidized or Unsubsidized Loans Non-degree students (NDS/PTG) not eligible for financial aid

Financial Aid n Graduate College Thurgood Marshall Fellowship n Graduate fellows receive stipend for 1 yr, 6 credits in Fall & Spring paid, 3 credits in each summer session n Applications due: February 15, 2018 (this must be completed and sent to the Graduate College before knowing admission status) n Applications available at: http: //www. wmich. edu/grad/funding/thurgoo d_marshall. html n

School of Social Work Scholarships Rebecca Binkowski Memorial Scholarship n Steven Crumm Scholarship n Nathaniel Mc. Caslin Scholarship n Robert Barstow Scholarship n Deloris Jordan Phillips Scholarship Application will be included with admission acceptance letter n

School of Social Work Graduate Assistant Positions 2017 -18 Academic Year Rates: n Full appointment: $10, 769. 13 stipend + $3, 788. 80 tuition for 20 hours/wk n Half appointment: $5, 384. 56 stipend + $1, 894. 40 tuition for 10 hours/wk Application will be e-mail after admissions decision

Tuition Costs n Tuition Main Campus: $594. 80 per credit hour n EUP Campuses: $515. 15 per credit hour n n There additional fees: Main campus: $412. 00 n EUP Campuses: $20 per course n

School of Social Work Who to contact with questions n Brandon Snyder, graduate assistant n n n Swrk-admi@wmich. edu 269 -387 -8482 Dr. Donna Weinreich, MSW Program Coordinator Donna. Weinreich@wmich. edu n 269 -387 -3193 n

Questions? n n Programs? Concentrations? Application? Financial Aid?