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 Faculty in the Division of Social Work at California State University, Sacramento, are committed to working and serving individuals, groups, families, and communities from diverse ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, socioeconomic status, ages, degrees of mental and physical abilities, religious and spiritual orientations. The focus as educators is to prepare students with the ability to serve and advocate for underrepresented groups. 3

 It is expected that students entering and participating in our program learn to honor and respect diverse life experiences while challenging biases, prejudices, and discriminatory practices perpetuated by themselves or others. *This includes biases, prejudices, and discriminatory practices held toward gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered and transsexual individuals, people of color, people living with mental or physical disabilities, the aging, people from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, and different genders. 4

Therefore, any prospective student contemplating applying to the Division of Social Work should examine carefully her/his own issues or beliefs which might impede her/his ability to comply with the values expressed in the above statement 5

 Have attained a grade point average of at least 2.8 in the last 60 semester (90 quarter) units attempted.  Have completed a four-year college course of study and hold an acceptable baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting association by August 23,  Have passed an approved lower or upper division course in statistics with a grade of "C" (not C-) or better.  Have passed an approved lower or upper division biology course that includes human biology content with a grade of "C" (not C-) or better.  Have completed a liberal arts perspective. (Note: Degrees completed after 1978 at a California State University or University of California satisfy this requirement.) 6

 CSU Mentor Application Deadline: January 17, 2014 OTHER OPTIONS  Title IV-E Stipend Program Application  One-year Mental Health Program Stipend Application (check website)  Pupil Personnel School Credential One-year Program This program is now handled by the College of Continuing Education 7

 Check List  Social Work Application Application  Personal Statement  Reference Letters  Unofficial Transcripts - must include the last 60 semester or 90 quarter units  Print-out of GPA calculation 8

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 CSU Graduate School Application is due: January 17, This Application is through the CSU Mentor.edu program.  Separate from the CSU Mentor (or Graduate School Application), the Division of Social Work MSW Program Application is available the week of Oct. 1.  The deadline (or last day) to submit the MSW Social Work Application is: January 10, 2014 by 5 p.m.  Title IV-E Stipend Program Application is available January 17, 2014 (website) and due February 14, 2013 by 5:00 p.m. 10

 ACADEMIC WORK (2.8 Minimum GPA)  LENGTH AND TYPE OF FIELD WORK AND UNPAID HUMAN SERVICES EXPERIENCE  LENGTH AND TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT  SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKIILLS  LEADERSHIP SKIILLS  PROFESSION RELATED CRITERIA 11

 Two Year Program  Three Year Program (only students are accepted into this program)  Title IV-E Stipend Program  Mental Health Stipend One Year Program (check website) 12

Fall 2014 Swrk 202 Diverse Populations Swrk 204A Practice Swrk 250 Policy Swrk 235A HBSE Swrk 295A Field Instruction Spring 2015 Swrk 210 Research Swrk 204B Practice Swrk 235B HBSE Swrk Elective Swrk 295B Field Instruction Fall 2015 Swrk 204C Advanced Practice Swrk 295C Advanced Field Instruction Swrk 500 Thesis/Project Swrk Elective Spring 2016 Swrk 204D Advanced Practice Swrk 295D Advanced Field Instruction Swrk 500 Thesis/Project Swrk 251 Advanced Policy 13

Fall 2014 Swrk 235A Human Behavior/Social Environment Swrk 250 Policy Spring 2015 Swrk 235B Human Behavior/Social Environment Swrk ____ Elective Fall 2015 Swrk 202 Diverse Populations Swrk 204A Practice Swrk 295A Field Instruction Swrk ____ Elective Spring 2016 Swrk 210 Research Swrk 204B Practice Swrk 295B Field Instruction Fall 2016 Swrk 204C Advanced Practice Swrk 295C Advanced Field Instruction Swrk 500 Thesis/Project Swrk____ Elective Spring 2017 Swrk 204D Advanced Practice Swrk 295D Advanced Field Instruction Swrk 500 Thesis/Project Swrk 251 Advanced Policy 14

 Title IV-E Stipend Program (Public Child Welfare), CSUS Division of Social Work Information available at: or  How did the financial aid program develop for Master of Social Work (MSW) students specializing in public child welfare? *In 1990, the deans and directors of California’s graduate schools of social work and the County Welfare Directors Association collaborated to create the California Social Work Education Center (CalSWEC). *CalSWEC’s goal was to improve the education and training of social workers for the publicly supported social services. *In 1992, CalSWEC entered into a contract with the California Department of Social Services to develop the MSW Title IV-E Stipend Program to prepare students for careers in public child welfare. Title IV-E Program 15

 How much financial aid is provided? *The Title IV-E Stipend Program provide two years of support for full-time students who complete the MSW program. The stipend amount is $18,500 per year for both new and continuing students. *Part-time students, limited to current employees of a county or the state Department of Social Services, receive full tuition and fees, costs for required books, and a travel allowance for each day of class or fieldwork.  How many stipends are available? *Up to 20 stipends per class of full-time students are awarded each academic year. The part-time program may award up to 15 slots of student support per class of part-time students, to a maximum of 30 students.  How are students selected to receive the financial aid? *Admitted students may apply for the Title IV-E Stipend Program financial aid by completing an application form. An awards committee consisting of both faculty and agency representatives from county child welfare services makes award decisions. *Priority is given to current county and state Department of Social Services employees and applicants who intend to pursue a career within public child welfare agencies in California. 16

 What academic requirements must students fulfill to receive the financial aid? *Students must complete the entire MSW child welfare program with a minimum 3.0 GPA, including the equivalent of two years of fieldwork. *One year of fieldwork must be in a county child welfare agency serving Title IV-E children and families.  What is the student’s work commitment after graduation? *Upon graduation students must work in a county child welfare services agency or California Department of Social Services (CDSS) child welfare division for a period of two years. *A student who is employed in a county or the state Department of Social Services must return to that agency and render one year of full-time employment for each year of stipend award.  Application for the Title IV-E Stipend Program will be available in January 2014*Applications are DUE: February 14 th, 2014 check website for updated information:  Contact persons: Tracy Kent, MSW Royce Gonzales Project Coordinator Administrative Support Coordinator (916) (916)

*THE NUMBER ONE REASON WHY STUDENTS ARE NOT ACCEPTED IS….. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS!! YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL MATERIALS BEING TURNED IN ON TIME!!! 18

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