New Student Advising Guide Fall 2019

Contents Dates to Remember Academic Advising Contact Additional Campus Contacts Field Placement Information and Process Field Resources General Academic Services Resources Fall Registration and Advising Planning your Work-Life Balance Typical Foundation Schedules Choosing Foundation Courses Key Points about Foundation Requirements Fall Quarter Required Classes Full Foundation Year View Part-Time Planning Concentration Choices (declare in May) Concentration Curricula Content Areas MSW Curriculum Resources Certificates at GSSW: SW with Latinx Certificates at GSSW: Animal Assisted SW Certificates at GSSW: School Social Work International Experiences Cooperative and Dual Degree Programs Dual Degree Programs Available Student and Career Resources

Dates to Remember Virtual Group Advising Registration for Fall Quarter April 23  2-3 pm MST April 30  4-5 pm MST May 3  9-10 am MST May 9  11:30 am -12:30 pm MST May 15  5-6 PM MST Additional info and meeting link available on GSSW Student Resources Site Registration for Fall Quarter July 17 Orientation GSSW Orientation: 9/5 and 9/6 (times TBD) DU Graduate Orientation: 9/6 (times TBD) Fall Quarter Begins September 9 Field Orientation TBD Field Begins

Academic Advising Contact Kate Ross Associate Professor of the Practice of Social Work Foundation and Advanced Standing Coordinator Craig Hall 335 303-871-2842 kate.ross@du.edu Click here to learn about Kate’s specializations Students work with Kate as a temporary advisor before arriving in the fall Official advisors are assigned at orientation

Additional Campus Contacts Click on the links below to reach departmental websites. GSSW Registrar 303-871-2843 Bursar 303-871-4944 Disability Services 303-871-3241 Financial Aid 303-871-4020 Health and Counseling 303-871-2205 IT (tech resources) 303-871-4700 Parking Services 303-871-3210 Ritchie Fitness Center 303-871-3845

Field Placement Information and Process Students begin their Field Placements in September Field placements must match your concentration area (see concentration slide) Placements often correlate naturally with your concentration if you follow your interests Field Placement Process Depositing initiates this process Attend Field Information Session via Zoom (Additional info and meeting link available on GSSW Student Resources Site) Complete the Internship Search Form (ISF) (delivered via email) Sign up for Field Advising Appointment (link in field advising email) Review choices for placement and outreach to agencies Schedule interviews with agencies If you need further assistance or more options for placement contact your Field Advisor Decide which internship offer you would like to accept Submit the Field Confirmation Form (FCF) Academic Services registers all students for field internally. Contact your Field Advisor with questions or concerns, or field@du.edu

Field Resources The “Field Education” tab is an important resource for field information, including: Materials for incoming students Forms and calendars Field Handbook Access via the GSSW tab in PioneerWeb or at portfolio.du.edu/gsswstudentresources Note: login with DU ID/password required

General Academic Services Resources The “Academic Services” tab is an important resource for information, including: Forms and calendars Student Handbook Registration Toolkit Access via the GSSW tab in PioneerWeb or at portfolio.du.edu/gsswstudentresources Note: login with DU ID/password required

Fall Registration and Advising Fall Registration: July 17 Registration information delivered via email by early July (deposited students) Registration information also available in the Student Resource Portfolio under the Academic Services tab (Registration Toolkit) Advising: available online via Zoom See Student Resource Portfolio for days and times

Planning Your Work-Life Balance Considerations for Coursework DU quarter system moves swiftly; coursework deadlines arrive quickly Graduate work requires more time than undergraduate work For every hour of class time, expect an average of 1.5 hours of homework Prepare yourself for the middle and end of each quarter Several larger projects are often due at these times Considerations for Finding a Good “Fit” in Field Where you will be living Transportation times and modes Dress code requirements Schedule time for both homework and self-care!

Typical Foundation Schedules Foundation Field Monday, Tuesday, and/or Wednesday Standard internships require 16 hours a week Some placements are pre-approved for 20 hours Foundation Coursework Meeting Days Most classes offered Thursday and Friday Limited Wednesday, Saturday and online options Note that there are more evening/weekend options in the Foundation year; students should expect to take courses in-person and during weekdays in the concentration year Meeting Times Most classes run 8-10:50 am, 12-2:50 pm, 3-5:50 pm, 6-8:50 pm Professional Development Seminar falls in off times (such as 10-10:50 am)

Choosing Foundation Courses Full time foundation students register for a preset schedule of required courses in Fall and Winter There are enough sections of each course to accommodate all GSSW students Students get to choose course meeting times and days Students should have secondary We do not recommend taking all of your classes in one day Keep in mind, classes are long and saturation can make it hard to absorb new information

Key Points About Foundation Requirements Foundation curriculum: 27 course credits + 12 field credits = 39 total Foundation course work completed prior to concentration course work (fall/winter quarters) Concentration coursework begins in Spring Foundation field will continue the whole year Foundation courses are the groundwork for a well-rounded, adaptable social work identity This series of courses provides the understructure (and prerequisites) for future learning Focus on building your foundation prior to making definite decisions about your concentration

Fall Quarter Required Classes All full time students are required to take 5 classes in Fall: SOWK 4000 Professional Development Seminar (1 credit) SOWK 4001 Clinical Social Work Skills (3 credits) SOWK 4006 Human Behavior & the Social Environment (3 credits) SOWK 4020 Integrated Social Work Practice for Social Justice (4 credits) SOWK 4132 Power, Privilege & Oppression (3 credits) SOWK 4950 Foundation Field Practicum (4 credits) Contact Field Office if you select a pre-approved 20 hour placements to discuss credits

Full Foundation Year View FALL QUARTER WINTER QUARTER SPRING QUARTER SOWK 4000 Professional Development Seminar (1 credit) SOWK 4003 Clinical Social Work Theory & Practice (3 credits) Choose classes to meet elective and/or concentration requirements SOWK 4001 Clinical Social Work Skills (3 credits) SOWK 4007 Community & Macro Social Work Theory & Practice (4 credits) SOWK 4006 Human Behavior & the Social Environment (3 credits) SOWK 4120 Social Policy Analysis, Advocacy, & Practice (3 credits) SOWK 4020 Integrated Social Work Practice for Social Justice (4 credits) SOWK 4201 Evidence for Practice (3 credits) SOWK 4132 Power, Privilege & Oppression (3 credits) SOWK 4950 Foundation Field (4 credits) TOTAL CREDITS FALL: 18 TOTAL CREDITS WINTER: 17 TOTAL CREDITS SPRING: Variable

Part-Time Planning If you are planning to work more than 25 hours a week in addition to your course AND field-work, considering a reduced load may be a good idea. Please reach out to Kate Ross for an individual advising appointment to discuss your options, including: Taking a full course load & delaying field Taking reduced course load & delaying field Contact Kate at kate.ross@du.edu

Concentration Choices (declare in May) Concentrations on the Denver Campus Aging Services & Policy Children and Youth Child Welfare & Child Maltreatment Family Systems Practice Health & Wellness Mental Health Organizational Leadership & Policy Practice Sustainable Development & Global Practice You have plenty of time to pick your Concentration Advising is available in both fall & winter quarters for guidance Visit GSSW’s Denver Campus MSW webpage to learn more about: Career options Featured courses Field Education locations Key faculty

Concentration Curricula Content Areas The concentration curricula include the following types of courses: Content Area Theory For practice Methods/Skills Policy & Program Advocacy Research Values for Practice Internship Capstone Electives Credits 3 9 6 15 12 Field Work 20 hrs/week = 15 credits 24 hrs/week = 18 credits Students in 24 hour placements can take one less elective or graduate with additional credits Elective Courses Certificates utilize some elective credits

MSW Curriculum Resources The “MSW Curriculum” tab is where you will find: Course Planning tools Foundation and Concentration curricula Dual Degree information Access via the GSSW tab in PioneerWeb or at portfolio.du.edu/gsswstudentresources Note: login with DU ID/password required

Certificates at GSSW: Social Work with Latinx Applications: TBD Coursework: SOWK 4753 Social Development in Latin America SOWK 4750 Critical Perspectives on the Latinx Context SOWK 4749 Culturally Responsive Practice with Latinx Approved Field Placement Visit the Certificate in Latinx Social Work webpage to learn about: Career Options Learning outcomes Certificate Coordinator Lorena Gaibor Clinical Assistant Professor 303-871-4205 Lorena.Gaibor@du.edu Click here to learn about Lorena’s specializations

Certificates at GSSW: Animal Assisted SW Applications: NA Coursework: SOWK 4795 Integration of Animals into Therapeutic Settings SOWK 4796 Animal Assisted Social Work Practice SOWK 4797 Issues for Evidence-Supported Animal Assisted Social Work Approved Field Placement Visit the Certificate in Animal Assisted SW webpage to learn about: Career Options Learning outcomes Certificate Coordinator Phil Tedeschi Clinical Professor Executive Director – Institute for Human-Animal Connection 303-871-3833 Philip.Tedeschi@du.edu Click here to learn about Phil’s specializations

Certificates at GSSW: School Social Work Applications: TBD Coursework: SOWK 4712 Social Work and the Law SOWK 4715 School Social Work Interventions SOWK 4718 Social Work Assessment and Realities Approved Field Placement Certificate Coordinator Julie Anne Laser-Maira Associate Professor 303-871-2352 Julie Laser-Maira Click here to learn about Julie’s specializations

International Experiences Prior opportunities include: Global Relations and Poverty in Mexico Social Work in Kenya Bosnia and Herzegovina Social Justice and Global Learning in South Africa Visit GSSW’s International Social Work webpage to learn more Additional information also available on the Student Resources Portfolio Note: these courses are subject to change due to a variety of factors.

Cooperative and Dual Degree Programs GSSW collaborates with other schools to give Denver Campus two-year and advanced- standing students the opportunity to pursue multiple educational and professional interests simultaneously through our master of social work (MSW) dual-degree programs. There are 13 formal dual degrees available as well as a Flexible Dual option Visit GSSW’s International Social Work webpage to learn more. Dual Degree Coordinator Karen Bensen Associate Professor 303-871-3709 Karen.Bensen@du.edu Click here to learn about Karen’s specializations

Dual Degree Programs Available Cooperative Programs Dual Degrees Iliff School of Theology Master of Divinity Master of Theological Studies Master of Social Justice and Ethics Master of Pastoral and Spiritual Care University of Colorado School of Public Health Masters in Public Health Korbel School of International Studies Masters International Studies Masters in International Development Masters in International Human Rights Masters in Public Policy Daniels College of Business Denver MBA Professional MBA Sturm College of Law Juris Doctor Master of Legal Studies Flexible Duals Students can design a custom degree

Student and Career Resources The “Student Life” and “Career Development” tab is an important resource for information, including: Student and GSSW resources Campus happenings Career resources Job and volunteer opportunities Access via the GSSW tab in PioneerWeb or at portfolio.du.edu/gsswstudentresources Note: login with DU ID/password required

We Will See You Soon! Please let us know how we can support you! If you have questions, concerns please feel free to contact us! field@du.edu (field) Kate.Ross@du.edu (academics)