1. 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

2. Overview 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 (2nd year)
Title IV-E Child Welfare Program (2 years)
Contact Information
Title IV-E Child Welfare Program

3. Why do people need Social Workers?
9/5/2013

4. Mission Statement
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.

5. 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)

6. Foundation Year 2 Year Program
First Semester
Second Semester
SWRK 200 Social Welfare
Policy I 3
SWRK 203 Social
Welfare Policy II
SWRK 212 Human
Behavior in the Social
Environment
SWRK 213 HBSE: Cultural
Diversity and Oppression
SWRK 220 Social Work
Practice I 4
SWRK 221 Social Work
Practice II
SWRK 280 Foundation
Field 2
SWRK 281 Foundation
SWRK 260 Quantitative
Research
SWRK 261 Qualitative
Units 15

7. Advanced Year 2 Year Program
First Semester
Second Semester
SWRK 246 Advanced practice
With formal organizations 2
SWRK 247 Advanced
practice with communities 3
SWRK 224 Advanced Practice
Individuals
SWRK 227 Advanced
Social Work Practice with
Couples and Families
SWRK 225 Advanced Practice
with Groups
SWRK 282 Advanced Field &
Practice Class
SWRK 283 Advanced
Field & Practice Class
Elective
SWRK 292 Seminar in
Thesis/Project
SWRK 298 Project or
SWRK 299 Thesis
Units 16 14

8. Foundation Year 3 Year Part-Time
First Semester
Second Semester
Year 2
First 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
SWRK 260
Quantitative
Research (3)
SWRK 261
Qualitative
Elective (3)
9 Units

9. Advanced Year 3 Year Part-Time
First Semester
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)
SWRK 292 Seminar in
Thesis/Project (2)
SWRK 298 Project (2) or
SWRK 299 Thesis (2)
13 Units
11 Units

10. Foundation Year 4 Year Part-Time
First Semester
2nd Semester
Year 2
SWRK 200
Social Welfare
Policy I (3)
SWRK 203
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 x
SWRK 260
Quantitative
Research (3)
SWRK 261
Qualitative
6 Units
9 Units

11. Advanced Year 4 Year Part-Time
First Semester
Second Semester
Year 4
Third Semester
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
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
SWRK 282 Advanced
Field & Practice Class
SWRK 283
Advanced Field &
Practice Class (3)
11 Units
9 Units
5 units

12. Criteria for MSW Program Admissions & Application Process

13. University Criteria for Admission
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:

14. Department Criteria for MSW Program Admission
2.75 Cumulative GPA
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
Transcripts
Completion of THREE prerequisites (Non-Social Work Majors)
Human Biological Dev, Data Analysis, and Cultural Diversity

15. Prerequisites for MSW Program Admission
(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.

16. Criteria Used in Evaluating MSW Program Application
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

17. Resources for Statement of Purpose
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:
NASW Code of Ethics: asp
Department of Social Work Education webpage: ocial_work/about/mission.shtml
Council on social Work Education:

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

19. 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

20. 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

21. Review Process
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

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

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

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

25. Contact Information
Dr. Debra Harris, MSW Program Coordinator
Department of Social Work Education ;
Azucena Rodriguez, Admissions Secretary ;

26. Title IV-E Child Welfare Program

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

28. Goals for the Child Welfare Social Work Curriculum in California
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

29. CalSWEC Child Welfare Competencies EPAS (Educational Policy Accreditation Standards)
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

30. Title IV-E Full-Time Program
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

31. 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

32. 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

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

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

35. Deadlines to Remember!
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

36. Persons to Contact Department of Social Work Education
Dr. Debra Harris, MSW Program Coordinator
Azucena Rodriguez, Admissions Secretary
Title IV-E Child Welfare Program
Dr. Cheryl Whittle, Program Coordinator
Maxine Watson, Administrative Coordinator
Kristin Carraway, Administrative Assistant
Rebecca White, Administrative Assistant
Patro Bryant, Administrative Assistant

37. Persons to Contact Maggie Armistead, MSW Estella F. Saldivar, MSW
BASW Coordinator
Title IV-E Child Welfare Program
Chris Cole, MSW
Eleanor Speakes, LCSW
Field Liaison/Instructor
Daniel Espinoza, MSW
Chayeng (Yeng) Xiong, MSW
Frankie Freitas, LCSW
Cher Teng (Bee) Yang, MSW

38. If I Knew Then What I Know Now
9/5/2013

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