2. MSW Admission Information Session Fall 2015 MSW Program Debra Harris, Ph.D. MSW Program Coordinator MSW Program Coordinator& Title IV-E Child Welfare Program Cheryl Whittle, PhD. LCSW, Interim Coordinator

3. Overview Deadline for Applications Deadline for Applications Mission Statement Mission Statement MSW Program MSW Program Course Schedule Course Schedule Other Programs Other Programs  Consejo, Mental Health Program (2 nd year)  Pupils Personnel Services (PPS) Credential (2 nd year)  Title IV-E Child Welfare Program (2 years) Application Process & Criteria for MSW Program Admissions Application Process & Criteria for MSW Program Admissions Criteria for Evaluating MSW Application Criteria for Evaluating MSW Application Review Process Review Process Student Panel Student Panel Contact Information Contact Information Title IV-E Child Welfare Program Title IV-E Child Welfare Program 2

4. Why do people need Social Workers? 9/5/20133

5. Deadline for Application to the Graduate Program in Social Work Application to the Department of Social Work Education Deadline is January 29, 2016 Application to the Department of Social Work Education Deadline is January 29, 2016 Application to the Title IV-E Child Welfare Program Deadline is February 29, 2016 Application to the Title IV-E Child Welfare Program Deadline is February 29, 2016 4

6. 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. 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: 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. These three goals are equally important to practice at all levels of intervention. 5

7. MSW Program 60 Units 60 Units  Full Time, 2 Years  Part Time, 3 or 4 Years 5 Year Limit to Degree 5 Year Limit to Degree Cohort of about 60 New Students each year (FT/PT) Cohort of about 60 New Students each year (FT/PT) 6

8. First SemesterSecond Semester SWRK 200 Social Welfare Policy I 3SWRK 203 Social Welfare Policy II 3 SWRK 212 Human Behavior in the Social Environment 3SWRK 213 HBSE: Cultural Diversity and Oppression 3 SWRK 220 Social Work Practice I 4SWRK 221 Social Work Practice II 4 SWRK 280 Foundation Field2SWRK 281 Foundation Field 2 SWRK 260 Quantitative Research 3SWRK 261 Qualitative Research 3 Units15 Units15 Foundation Year 7

9. First SemesterSecond Semester SWRK 246 Advanced practice With formal organizations 2SWRK 247 Advanced practice with communities 3 SWRK 224 Advanced Practice Individuals 3SWRK 227 Advanced Social Work Practice with Couples and Families 3 SWRK 225 Advanced Practice with Groups 3 SWRK 282 Advanced Field & Practice Class 3SWRK 283 Advanced Field & Practice Class 3 Elective3 3 SWRK 292 Seminar in Thesis/Project 2SWRK 298 Project or SWRK 299 Thesis 2 Units16 Units14 Advanced Year 8

10. Year 1 First Semester Year 1 Second Semester Year 2 First Semester Year 2 Second 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 Foundation Field (2) SWRK 260 Quantitative Research (3) SWRK 261 Qualitative Research (3) Elective (3) 9 Units Foundation Year (3 Year Part-Time) 9

11. Year 3 First Semester Year 3 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) & Practice Class SWRK 292 Seminar in Thesis/Project (2) SWRK 298 Project (2) or SWRK 299 Thesis (2) 13 Units11 Units Advanced Year (3 Year Part-Time) 10

12. Year 1 First Semester Year 1 Second Semester Year 2 Third Semester Year 2 Fourth 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 Foundation Field (2) xxSWRK 260 Quantitative Research (3) SWRK 261 Qualitative Research (3) 6 Units 9 Units Foundation Year (4 Year Part-Time) 11

13. Year 3 First Semester Year 3 Second Semester Year 4 Third Semester Year 4 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 Advanced Practice with 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) xxx SWRK 282 Advanced Field (3) & Practice Class SWRK 283 Advanced Field (3) & Practice Class xx 11 Units9 Units5 units Advanced Year (4 Year Part-Time) 12

14. Website http://www.fresnostate.edu/chhs/social- work/policies-forms/graduatematerials.html http://www.fresnostate.edu/chhs/social- work/policies-forms/graduatematerials.html http://www.fresnostate.edu/chhs/social- work/policies-forms/graduatematerials.html http://www.fresnostate.edu/chhs/social- work/policies-forms/graduatematerials.html Download or view application information Download or view application information MSW Handbook MSW Handbook 13

15. Consejo: A Latino Behavioral Health Practice Stipend Award in Advanced Year of MSW Program (2 nd Year/Final year) Stipend Award in Advanced Year of MSW Program (2 nd Year/Final year) 15 Stipends/Year available to date 15 Stipends/Year available to date Intern with Spanish speaking at risk-children, adolescents, and transitional-age youth. Intern with Spanish speaking at risk-children, adolescents, and transitional-age youth. For more information contact: For more information contact:  Dr. Iran Barrera, irbarrera@csufresno.edu 14

16. Other Programs Pupil Personnel Services Credential (Application in Advanced Year) Pupil Personnel Services Credential (Application in Advanced Year) Title IV-E Child Welfare Program (Please stay if interested after this session) Title IV-E Child Welfare Program (Please stay if interested after this session) 15

17. Application Process & Criteria for MSW Program Admissions 16

18. University Criteria for Admission A Bachelor’s Degree from an Accredited College or University 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 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 Good Standing at the last College or University Attended Graduate Record Exam (GRE) Graduate Record Exam (GRE) Apply at WWW.CSUMENTOR.EDU Apply at WWW.CSUMENTOR.EDUWWW.CSUMENTOR.EDU 17

19. Department Criteria for MSW Program Admission 2.75 Cumulative GPA 2.75 Cumulative GPA Completion of THREE prerequisites (Non-Social Work Majors) Completion of THREE prerequisites (Non-Social Work Majors)  Human Biology, Data Analysis, and Cultural Diversity GRE within 5 Years GRE within 5 Years  Application will not be accepted without scores or proof that you are scheduled to take GRE  For GRE Test Schedule Contact the Testing Office in FFS 110 at 559-278-2457 Three References Three References Complete MSW Application Packet Complete MSW Application Packet Copy of CSUmentor.edu application Copy of CSUmentor.edu application 18

20. Prerequisites for MSW Program Admission One Course in Each Area Human Biology Human Biology  Biological Human Development Across the Lifespan/Biological Basis of Behavior Data Analysis Data Analysis  Research/Statistics Course Upper Division Course in Ethnic/Cultural Diversity, Women’s Studies, or Disability Studies Upper Division Course in Ethnic/Cultural Diversity, Women’s Studies, or Disability Studies Note: Conditional Admission for applicants without the prerequisites 19

21. Criteria Used in Evaluating MSW Program Application Academic Performance Academic Performance  2.5 GPA For University Admission  2.75 GPA for MSW program Admission GRE GRE Work Experience - Voluntary and/or Paid Employment preferably in human services Work Experience - Voluntary and/or Paid Employment preferably in human services Professional Promise as Articulated in your Statement of Purpose Professional Promise as Articulated in your Statement of Purpose Three References (academic & employment) Three References (academic & employment) 20

22. Instructions for Statement of Purpose The statement must be typed, double-spaced with 1-inch margins and approximately 1000 words in length, not to exceed 4 pages. It should enable the MSW Admissions Committee to make an informed decision about your potential for success in the graduate social work program. 21 1.Discuss your motivation for wanting to become a professional social worker. 2.Discuss your goals for wanting to become a professional social worker. 3.Describe how each of the following has contributed to your wanting to become a professional social worker: 1.Professional experiences (e.g., employment, internship, and volunteer experiences in human services) 2.Personal experiences 4.Describe your understanding of the values of social work profession. 5.Discuss how you plan to incorporate the values of social work into your professional goals and practice. (Subject to change)

23. 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: www.naswdc.org NASW Code of Ethics: http://www.socialworkers.org/pubs/code/default.asp http://www.socialworkers.org/pubs/code/default.asp Department of Social Work Education webpage: http://www.csufresno.edu/chhs/depts_programs/social_wor k/about/mission.shtml http://www.csufresno.edu/chhs/depts_programs/social_wor k/about/mission.shtml Council on social Work Education: http://www.cswe.org/ 22

24. STEP #1: Apply to Fresno State Graduate Admissions University Graduate Admissions WWW.CSUMENTOR.EDU University Graduate Admissions WWW.CSUMENTOR.EDU  Admission opens on October 1, 2015  Must be submitted on or before January 29, 2016 Note on References, Statement of Purpose for University Admissions Note on References, Statement of Purpose for University Admissions 23

25. STEP #2: MSW Program Application Opens on October 1, 2015 Opens on October 1, 2015 All Application Materials MUST BE SUBMITTED to the Department of Social Work Education (DSWE) IN A SINGLE PACKET, DUE January 29, 2016 All Application Materials MUST BE SUBMITTED to the Department of Social Work Education (DSWE) IN A SINGLE PACKET, DUE January 29, 2016  Department Application  Statement of Purpose  3 References on DSWE Rating Forms (Sealed & Signed across Envelopes)  GRE Scores from General Test (recommend to take the test early to get scores in time and submit by January 29, 2016)  Transcripts or DARS – Unofficial OK for Fresno State graduates 24

26. Declare Full Time/Part Time Status You must choose Full Time or Part Time Status You must choose Full Time or Part Time Status  Does not affect consideration of application  Necessary for DSWE course planning Change of Status needs DSWE Chair’s approval Change of Status needs DSWE Chair’s approval 25

27. Review Process Review of MSW Application Begins After 1/29/2016 Review of MSW Application Begins After 1/29/2016 Reviewed by Department Admissions Committee Reviewed by Department Admissions Committee Decisions Sent by Mail – By mid/end of April Decisions Sent by Mail – By mid/end of April  Sent to Address of Record on University Application; Notify Department of Changes  Make Sure all Contact Information are Correct and Current Unsuccessful Applicants can obtain feedback after 5/25/2016 Unsuccessful Applicants can obtain feedback after 5/25/2016 26

28. Contact Information Admissions Chair Admissions Chair Department of Social Work Education Azucena Rodriguez, Admissions Secretary Azucena Rodriguez, Admissions Secretary Department of Social Work Education 559-278-7076; azucenarodriguez@csufresno.edu 559-278-7076; azucenarodriguez@csufresno.edu Dr. Debra Harris, MSW Program Coordinator Dr. Debra Harris, MSW Program Coordinator Department of Social Work Education Department of Social Work Education 559-278-8741; dharris@csufresno.edu 27

29. Title IV-E Child Welfare Program

30. 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 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 29

31. 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; 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; Defining and operationalizing a continuum of social work education and training; Engaging in research and evaluation of best practices in social work Engaging in research and evaluation of best practices in social work 30

32. CalSWEC Child Welfare Competencies EPAS (Educational Policy Accreditation Standards) I. Identify as professional social worker and conduct oneself accordingly II. Apply social work ethical principles to guide professional practice III. Apply critical thinking to inform and communicate professional judgments IV. Engage diversity and difference in practice V. Advance human rights and social and economic justice VI. Engage in research informed practice and practice informed research. VII. Apply knowledge of human behavior to the social environment VIII. Engage in policy practice to advance social & economic well ‐ being and to deliver effective social services IX. Respond to context that shape practice X. Engagement, assessment, and intervention 31

33. 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 32

34. 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.57 per mile, plus parking allowance) Two-year employment obligation to their county agency 33

35. Admissions Criteria for the Title IV-E Child Welfare Program Official admission into the MSW Program Official admission into the MSW Program Leave of absence from current county employer for full- time Stipend Leave of absence from current county employer for full- time Stipend Letter of support from county for part-time program Letter of support from county for part-time program Completion of application Completion of application Paper screening process Paper screening process Interview Interview 34

36. Title IV-E Program at Fresno State 1. Title IV-E Integrative Seminar Sequence 2. Advanced Child Welfare Course 3. Public Child Welfare Internship 4. Portfolio Interview 5. Child Welfare Symposium 6. MSW Thesis/Project 7. Two Years Employment Obligation in Public Child Welfare/Indian Reservation/Rancheria 35

37. Student Payback Commitment to Families and Children Commitment to Families and Children Commitment to Public Child Welfare or Tribal Agency Commitment to Public Child Welfare or Tribal Agency Commitment to IV-E Child Welfare Program Commitment to IV-E Child Welfare Program Commitment to NASW Code of Ethics Commitment to NASW Code of Ethics Honoring of the contractual agreement Honoring of the contractual agreement 36

38. Deadlines to Remember! University Admission Application Due: University Admission Application Due: (application must be filed PRIOR to January 29, 2016) (application must be filed PRIOR to January 29, 2016) Social Work Education Department Deadline Social Work Education Department Deadline January 29, 2016 January 29, 2016 Title IV-E Admission Application Due: Title IV-E Admission Application Due: February 29, 2016 37

39. Persons to Contact Department of Social Work Education Department of Social Work Education  Dr. Debra Harris 559-278-2966  Azucena Rodriguez, Admissions Secretary 559-278-7076 559-278-7076 Title IV-E Child Welfare Program Title IV-E Child Welfare Program  Dr. Cheryl Whittle, Interim Coordinator 559-278-8687cherylw@csufresno.edu cherylw@csufresno.edu  Maxine Watson, Administrative Coordinator 559-278-8166maxinew@csufresno.edu maxinew@csufresno.edu  Kristin Carraway, Administrative Assistant 559-278-3076kristinc@csufresno.edu 559-278-3076kristinc@csufresno.edukristinc@csufresno.edu  Rebecca White, Administrative Assistant 559-278-6870rewhite@csufresno.edu 559-278-6870rewhite@csufresno.edurewhite@csufresno.edu  Patro Bryant, Administrative Assistant 559-278-3076pbryant@csufresno.edu 559-278-3076pbryant@csufresno.edupbryant@csufresno.edu 38

40. Persons to Contact Maggie Armistead, MSW Maggie Armistead, MSW Field Liaison/Instructor Title IV-E Child Welfare Program 559-278-6851marmistead@csufresno.edu 559-278-6851marmistead@csufresno.edumarmistead@csufresno.edu Chris Cole, MSW Chris Cole, MSW Field Liaison/Instructor Field Liaison/Instructor Title IV-E Child Welfare Program 559-278-6698 ccole@csufresno.edu 559-278-6698 ccole@csufresno.educcole@csufresno.edu Daniel Espinoza, MSW Daniel Espinoza, MSW Field Liaison/Instructor Field Liaison/Instructor Title IV-E Child Welfare Program 559-278-1663 despinoza@csufresno.edu 559-278-1663 despinoza@csufresno.edudespinoza@csufresno.edu Frankie Frietas, LCSW Frankie Frietas, LCSW Field Liaison/Instructor Field Liaison/Instructor Title IV-E Child Welfare Program 559-278-3076frankief@csufresno.edu 559-278-3076frankief@csufresno.edufrankief@csufresno.edu Estella F. Saldivar, MSW Estella F. Saldivar, MSW Field Liaison/Instructor Title IV-E Child Welfare Program 559-278-8494esaldiva@csufresno/.edu 559-278-8494esaldiva@csufresno/.eduesaldiva@csufresno/.edu Eleanor Speakes, LCSW Eleanor Speakes, LCSW Field Liaison/Instructor Field Liaison/Instructor Title IV-E Child Welfare Program 559-278-2454 espeakes@csufresno.edu espeakes@csufresno.edu Chayeng (Yeng) Xiong, MSW Chayeng (Yeng) Xiong, MSW Field Liaison/Instructor Field Liaison/Instructor Title IV-E Child Welfare Program 559-278-6846 yxiong@csufresno.edu 559-278-6846 yxiong@csufresno.eduyxiong@csufresno.edu Cher Teng (Bee) Yang, MSW Cher Teng (Bee) Yang, MSW Field Liaison/Instructor Field Liaison/Instructor Title IV-E Child Welfare Program 559-278-6489 beey@csufresno.edu 559-278-6489 beey@csufresno.edubeey@csufresno.edu 39

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