1. California State University Stanislaus Master of Social Work Program
WELCOMES
YOU
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2. CSU Stanislaus Master of Social Work Program
1st Classes began
1st Graduating Class 1996
Received Accreditation 1998
Re-accredited in 2009
850 + Students Graduated and
out there in the world!
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3. EMPLOYMENT Politics Community Medical Aging Criminal Justice
Child Welfare
Mental Health
Schools
Administration

4. Picture: SEIU Social Justice Calendar
MSW MISSION STATEMENT
The Master of Social Work Program at California State University, Stanislaus prepares social workers to advance social justice. This education is committed to social change based on an analysis of social, political and economic structures and their impact. This teaching and learning environment enables faculty, students and graduates to collaborate with others to transform the conditions which contribute to privilege and oppression. Graduates are prepared to use an advanced integrative practice approach to work with individuals, families and communities to promote personal and collective liberation.
Picture: SEIU Social Justice Calendar

5. OPTIONS Two-Year Program 13-16 units each semester
Complete graduate project in the second year
Field Practicum 16 hours per week annually
Print the layout (handout); hybrid and next admission cycle 2017
Three-Year Program
Average of 12 units each semester
Complete graduate project in third year
Field Practicum 16 hours per week (during the first 2 years)

6. + The Integration of… Field Practicum Theory & Practice Foundation
1 field placement in each of two years in separate agency locations
Total of 12 units of academic credit
Bi-weekly or monthly field seminars
Assigned a field instructor & liaison
Refer to course sequencing handout in our script
Foundation
Advanced

7. High Expectations – FIELD
16 hours per week
Tuesdays, Thursdays and (possibly) Fridays
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Employer-based placements
If you will be working start making preparations NOW!

8. High Expectations – ACADEMIC
Lots of reading
Expected participation in classes
Lots of writing … in APA style 

9. MSW Hybrid Program @ CSU Stanislaus
Integrative Clinical Practice Specialization
for Health, Mental Health, and
Behavioral Health Settings

10. Program Overview: 60 units in 24 months
Accelerated Schedule
2 courses every 8 weeks
2 face-to-face class sessions per course (one Saturday per CSU Stan Stockton Ctr.
Remainder of course work completed online (asynchronous & synchronous)
Direct social work practice courses are included in every 8 week academic session

11. Summer Block Placement
Enhance competency-based skills in direct clinical social work practice
40 hours per week x 13 weeks (500 hours per summer)
Located in home county when possible
Employer-based placements if available
One-to-one supervision from MSW Field Instructor
2 hours per week seminar in a local community
2 all day Saturday Integrative seminars at CSU Stockton Center
Summer Block Placement

12. Curricular focus Competency based social work practice degree
CA Mental Health competencies
Socially just clinical practice models
SFBT, CBT, I-FAST, Narrative
Integrative practice approach
Conceptual foundations, change factors, practice model
Clinical specialization
courses
Comprehensive exam

13. Clinical Specialization Courses
Assessments
Psychosocial assessments, DSM5
Integrated Behavioral Health
resilience/wellness model
Addictions
AOD/behavioral addictions diagnosis and treatment
Trauma treatment models
PTSD, child abuse, community, military, migration, DV

14. Culminating/Capstone Experience
Comprehensive exam
Focuses on HBSE, Practice, Research & Policy for clinical practice
Builds critical thinking & knowledge review for future licensing

15. Tech requirements & Tech support
You will need
CSU Stan will provide
A computer and reliable internet connection that will support streaming video & video conferencing.
Enabled webcam and microphone
Headset microphone preferred
Tech orientation
Help desk for general trouble shooting and support
Most laptops have built in cam/mike, but are not for conferencing, Headsets avail for $20 most places.
Can we find website where they can test their computer tech

16. Minimum Admission Requirements
GRADUATE SCHOOL
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited school demonstrating a liberal arts background comparable to CSU general education requirements
GPA of 2.5
MSW Program
Application
Autobiographical Statement
3 professional references
Criminal history form
Deadline Feb. 1st

17. Application Process Apply: Graduate School & MSW Program
Completely on-line
Apply: Graduate School & MSW Program
Fall 2020 applications open OCT 1st
Go to CalStateApply – GRADUATE APPLICATION GUIDE ($55 non-refundable application fee)
Follow instructions to create an account & profile

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21. Uploading Documents Example (Student View):

22. Recommendation Section:
Note: A student’s application will not be flagged as ‘complete’ and able to submit through Cal State Apply until all three references have successfully uploaded their references to Cal State Apply.

23. Application Process (cont.)
Select Program: Scroll to find Master of Social Work
Four Quadrants of Info to complete
All tiles within each section must be completed. Program Materials includes only program related questions.
No paper applications will be accepted
Application deadline: February 1st

24. Financial Resources Title IV-E Stipends
Part-time Employment (work study)
Financial Aid
Graduate Assistanceships
Fellowships

25. Student Association

26. Campus & University Services
Student Disability Services
Student Health Center
Counseling Center
Career Development
Writing Center
Child Care
Academic Advising

27. Full-Time Faculty Sevaughn Banks, Ph.D. Yvonne Berenguer, MSW
Pollie Bith-Melander, Ph.D.
Kilolo Brodie, Ph.D.
Katie Galvin, Ph.D.
John Garcia, Ph.D.
Jennifer Johnson, LCSW
Valerie Leyva, Ph.D., LCSW
Jane Rousseau, Ph.D.
Paul Wright, Ed.D.
Shradha Tibrewal, Ph.D.
Nancy Zamora, LCSW

28. (209) 667-3859 (Title IV-E) – Elizabeth Renteria
Contact Information
MSW Department :
(209) – Lucy Mason
(209) (Title IV-E) – Elizabeth Renteria
Graduate Studies