MSW Admission Information Session

Fall 2014

MSW ProgramMSW ProgramDr. Martha VungkhanchingDr. Martha Vungkhanching

MSW Program CoordinatorMSW Program Coordinator

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Title IV-E Child Welfare Program Title IV-E Child Welfare Program Corinne Florez, Corinne Florez, CoordinatorCoordinator

Overview Deadline for ApplicationsDeadline for Applications Mission StatementMission Statement MSW ProgramMSW Program Course ScheduleCourse Schedule Valued Added Programs Valued Added Programs

Title IV-E Child Welfare Program (2 years)Title IV-E Child Welfare Program (2 years) Consejo: A Latino Behavioral Health Practice (for MSW 2Consejo: A Latino Behavioral Health Practice (for MSW 2ndnd

year)year) Public Mental Health Program (2Public Mental Health Program (2ndnd year) year) Pupils Personnel Services (PPS) Credential (2Pupils Personnel Services (PPS) Credential (2ndnd year) year)

Application Process & Criteria for MSW Program AdmissionsApplication Process & Criteria for MSW Program Admissions Criteria for Evaluating MSW Application Criteria for Evaluating MSW Application Review ProcessReview Process Contact Information for MSW ApplicationContact Information for MSW Application Title IV-E Child Welfare ProgramTitle IV-E Child Welfare Program

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Deadline for Application to the Graduate Program in Social Work

Application to the University Graduate Program Application to the University Graduate Program Deadline: Deadline: January 30, 2015January 30, 2015

Application to the Department of Social Work Application to the Department of Social Work Education Deadline: Education Deadline: January 30, 2015January 30, 2015

Application to the Title IV-E Child Welfare Application to the Title IV-E Child Welfare Program Deadline: Program Deadline: February 27, 2015February 27, 2015

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Mission Statement The Department prepares social workers at the BA and The Department prepares social workers at the BA and

Master’s levels for agency and community-based practice Master’s levels for agency and community-based practice and for informed, active participation as social workers and for informed, active participation as social workers and citizens who are compassionate and proactive in and citizens who are compassionate and proactive in response to human needs. response to human needs.

Three important goals of the educational program include Three important goals of the educational program include the development of practice with:the development of practice with:1) A commitment to social justice1) A commitment to social justice2) Diversity awareness2) Diversity awareness3) An empowerment perspective 3) An empowerment perspective

Practice at all levelsPractice at all levels

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MSW Program

60 Units60 Units Full Time, 2 YearsFull Time, 2 Years Part Time, 3 or 4 YearsPart Time, 3 or 4 Years

Two years internship (1000 hours)Two years internship (1000 hours) 5 Year Limit to Degree completion5 Year Limit to Degree completion Cohort of about 60 New Students each year Cohort of about 60 New Students each year

(FT/PT)(FT/PT)

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First Semester Second SemesterSWRK 200 Social Welfare Policy I

3 SWRK 203 Social Welfare Policy II

3

SWRK 212 Human Behavior in the Social Environment

3 SWRK 213 HBSE: Cultural Diversity and Oppression

3

SWRK 220 Social Work Practice I

4 SWRK 221 Social Work Practice II

4

SWRK 280 Foundation Field 2 SWRK 281 Foundation Field

2

SWRK 260 Quantitative Research

3 SWRK 261 Qualitative Research

3

Units 15 Units 15

Foundation Year

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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 Social Work Practice with Couples and Families

3

SWRK 225 Advanced Practice with Groups

3

SWRK 282 Advanced Field 3 SWRK 283 Advanced Field

3

Elective 3 Elective 3

SWRK 292 Seminar in Thesis/Project

2 SWRK 298 Project orSWRK 299 Thesis

2

Units 16 Units 14

Advanced Year

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Year 1First Semester

Year 1Second Semester

Year 2First Semester

Year 2Second Semester

SWRK 200 Social Welfare Policy I (3)

SWRK 203 SocialWelfare Policy II (3)

SWRK 220 Social Work Practice I (4)

SWRK 221 Social Work Practice II (4)

SWRK 212 Human Behavior in theSocial 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) Elective (3)

9 Units 9 Units 9 Units 9 Units

Foundation Year (3 Year Part-Time)

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Year 3First Semester

Year 3Second 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) SWRK 283 Advanced Field (3)

SWRK 292 Seminar in Thesis/Project (2)

SWRK 298 Project (2) orSWRK 299 Thesis (2)

13 Units 11 Units

Advanced Year (3 Year Part-Time)

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Year 1First Semester

Year 1Second Semester

Year 2Third Semester

Year 2Fourth 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)

x x SWRK 260 Quantitative Research (3)

SWRK 261 Qualitative Research (3)

6 Units 6 Units 9 Units 9 Units

Foundation Year (4 Year Part-Time)

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Year 3First Semester

Year 3Second Semester

Year 4Third Semester

Year 4Fourth Semester

SWRK 246 Advanced Practice with Formal Organizations (2)

SWRK 247 Advanced Practice with Communities

(3)

Elective (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) ORSWRK 299 Thesis (2)

SWRK 225 Advanced Practice with Groups

(3)

x x x

SWRK 282 Advanced Field (3)

SWRK 283 Advanced Field (3)

x x

11 Units 9 Units 5 units 5 units

Advanced Year (4 Year Part-Time)

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Website

http://www.fresnostate.edu/chhs/social-work/degrees-programs/index.html

Download or view application informationDownload or view application information MSW HandbookMSW Handbook Pre-requisite listPre-requisite list

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Value-Added Programs Title IV-E Child Welfare ProgramTitle IV-E Child Welfare Program Consejo: A Latino Behavioral Health Consejo: A Latino Behavioral Health

Practice (for MSW 2Practice (for MSW 2ndnd year) year)http://

www.fresnostate.edu/chhs/social-work/masters/consejo-grant.html

Mental Health Stipend Program (MHSP)Mental Health Stipend Program (MHSP)

(for MSW 2(for MSW 2ndnd year F/T) year F/T) Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential

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Application Process &

Criteria for MSW Program Admissions

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University Criteria for Admission A Bachelor’s Degree from an Accredited A Bachelor’s Degree from an Accredited

College or UniversityCollege or University Cumulative 2.5 GPA (on a 4 point scale) – Cumulative 2.5 GPA (on a 4 point scale) –

university requirementuniversity requirement Good Standing at the last College or University Good Standing at the last College or University

AttendedAttended Graduate Record Exam (GRE)Graduate Record Exam (GRE) Apply at Apply at WWW.CSUMENTOR.EDU

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Department Criteria for MSW Program Admission Cumulative GPA 2.75 (subject to change)Cumulative GPA 2.75 (subject to change) Completion of THREE prerequisites for non-social work majorCompletion of THREE prerequisites for non-social work major

Human BiologyHuman Biology Biological Human Development Across the Lifespan/Biological Basis of BehaviorBiological Human Development Across the Lifespan/Biological Basis of Behavior

Data AnalysisData Analysis Research/Statistics CourseResearch/Statistics Course

Cultural DiversityCultural Diversity Upper Division Course in Ethnic/Cultural Diversity, Women’s Studies, or Upper Division Course in Ethnic/Cultural Diversity, Women’s Studies, or

Disability StudiesDisability Studies

GRE within 5 YearsGRE within 5 Years Application will not be accepted without scores or proof that you are Application will not be accepted without scores or proof that you are

scheduled to take GRE scheduled to take GRE For GRE Test Schedule Contact the Testing Office in FFS 110 at 559-278-For GRE Test Schedule Contact the Testing Office in FFS 110 at 559-278-

24572457 Three References Three References Complete MSW Application PacketComplete MSW Application Packet Copy of CSUmentor.edu applicationCopy of CSUmentor.edu application

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Instructions for Statement of PurposeWrite a “statement of Purpose.” You must address Write a “statement of Purpose.” You must address EACH EACH of the areas listed of the areas listed below in order. This statement must be typewritten and approximately 4 pages below in order. This statement must be typewritten and approximately 4 pages (double-spaced, 12-font style) in length. It should enable the Admissions (double-spaced, 12-font style) in length. It should enable the Admissions Committee to make an informed decision about your potential for success in the Committee to make an informed decision about your potential for success in the graduate social work program.graduate social work program.

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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.  Discuss how each of the following has contributed to your wanting to become a professional social worker:

A. Professional experiences

B. 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.

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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 Department of Social Work Education webpage:

http://www.csufresno.edu/chhs/depts_programs/social_work/about/mission.shtml

Council on social Work Education:

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Application Process STEP #1: Apply to Fresno State Graduate AdmissionsSTEP #1: Apply to Fresno State Graduate AdmissionsUniversity Graduate Admissions WWW.CSUMENTOR.EDU University Graduate Admissions WWW.CSUMENTOR.EDU

Admission opens in late October, 2014Admission opens in late October, 2014 Must be submitted on or before Must be submitted on or before January 30, 2015January 30, 2015

STEP #2: MSW Program ApplicationSTEP #2: MSW Program ApplicationAll Application Materials MUST BE SUBMITTED to the Department of Social All Application Materials MUST BE SUBMITTED to the Department of Social Work Education (DSWE) IN A SINGLE PACKET, Work Education (DSWE) IN A SINGLE PACKET, DUE January 30, 2015DUE January 30, 2015

Department Application (indicate F/T, P/T)Department Application (indicate F/T, P/T) Statement of PurposeStatement of Purpose 3 References on DSWE Rating Forms (Sealed & Signed across 3 References on DSWE Rating Forms (Sealed & Signed across

Envelopes) Envelopes) GRE Scores from General Test (recommend to take the test early to get GRE Scores from General Test (recommend to take the test early to get

scores in time and submit by January 30, 2015)scores in time and submit by January 30, 2015) Transcripts or DARS – Unofficial OK for Fresno State graduatesTranscripts or DARS – Unofficial OK for Fresno State graduates

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Review Process

Review of MSW Application Begins After 2/1//2015Review of MSW Application Begins After 2/1//2015 Reviewed by Department Admissions CommitteeReviewed by Department Admissions Committee Decisions Sent by Mail – By end of AprilDecisions Sent by Mail – By end of April

Sent to Address of Record on University Application; Sent to Address of Record on University Application; Notify Department of Changes Notify Department of Changes

Make Sure all Contact Information are Correct and Make Sure all Contact Information are Correct and CurrentCurrent

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Contact Information

Jackie Milian, Admissions SecretaryJackie Milian, Admissions SecretaryDepartment of Social Work EducationDepartment of Social Work Education

559-278-7076; jmilian@csufresno.edu559-278-7076; jmilian@csufresno.edu

Dr. Martha Vungkhanching, MSW Program Coordinator, Dr. Martha Vungkhanching, MSW Program Coordinator, MSW Admissions ChairMSW Admissions Chair

Department of Social Work EducationDepartment of Social Work Education559-278-8741; marthavu@csufresno.edu559-278-8741; marthavu@csufresno.edu

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Title IV-E Child Welfare Program

CalSWEC Mission Statement The California Social Work Education Center The California Social Work Education Center

(CalSWEC) is a partnership between schools of social (CalSWEC) is a partnership between schools of social work, public human services agencies, and other related work, public human services agencies, and other related professional organizations that facilitate: professional organizations that facilitate:

the integration of social work education and the integration of social work education and practice,practice,

effective culturally competent service delivery and effective culturally competent service delivery and leadership to the people of Californialeadership to the people of California

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Goals for the Child Welfare Social Work Curriculum in California

Preparing a diverse group of social workers for career in Preparing a diverse group of social workers for career in human services with special emphasis on child welfare;human services with special emphasis on child welfare;

Defining and operationalizing a continuum of social work Defining and operationalizing a continuum of social work education and training;education and training;

Engaging in research and evaluation of best practices in Engaging in research and evaluation of best practices in social worksocial work

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CalSWEC Child Welfare Competencies EPAS (Educational Policy Accreditation Standards)

I.I. Identify as professional social worker and conduct oneself Identify as professional social worker and conduct oneself accordinglyaccordingly

II.II. Apply social work ethical principles to guide professional Apply social work ethical principles to guide professional practicepractice

III.III. Apply critical thinking to inform and communicate Apply critical thinking to inform and communicate professional judgmentsprofessional judgments

IV.IV. Engage diversity and difference in practiceEngage diversity and difference in practiceV.V. Advance human rights and social and economic justiceAdvance human rights and social and economic justiceVI.VI. Engage in research informed practice and practice informed Engage in research informed practice and practice informed

research.research.VII.VII. Apply knowledge of human behavior to the social Apply knowledge of human behavior to the social

environmentenvironmentVIII.VIII. Engage in policy practice to advance social & economic Engage in policy practice to advance social & economic

well‐being and to deliver effective social serviceswell‐being and to deliver effective social servicesIX.IX. Respond to context that shape practiceRespond to context that shape practiceX.X. Engagement, assessment, and interventionEngagement, assessment, and intervention

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Title IV-E Full-Time Program The Title IV-E Stipend provides two years of support at The Title IV-E Stipend provides two years of support at

$18,500 per year for students (students pay mileage, books $18,500 per year for students (students pay mileage, books and tuition out of this amount)and tuition out of this amount)

Students must be enrolled full-time at the UniversityStudents must be enrolled full-time at the University

Students (on LOA) may not be active county employees Students (on LOA) may not be active county employees during the regular academic year (Spring Break, Xmas and during the regular academic year (Spring Break, Xmas and Summer are exceptions)Summer are exceptions)

Two-year payback commitment in Public Child WelfareTwo-year payback commitment in Public Child Welfare

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Title IV-E Part-Time Program

TuitionTuition

Books (up to $1,300 per year)Books (up to $1,300 per year)

Mileage minimum of $4,000 per year (at the rate of .56 per Mileage minimum of $4,000 per year (at the rate of .56 per mile, plus parking allowance, $2000 per semester)mile, plus parking allowance, $2000 per semester)

Two-year employment obligation to their county agencyTwo-year employment obligation to their county agency

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Admissions Criteria for the Title IV-E Child Welfare Program

Official admission into the MSW ProgramOfficial admission into the MSW Program Leave of absence from current county employer for full-Leave of absence from current county employer for full-

time Stipendtime Stipend Letter of support from county for part-time programLetter of support from county for part-time program Completion of applicationCompletion of application Paper screening processPaper screening process InterviewInterview

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Title IV-E Program at Fresno State

1.1. Title IV-E Integrative Seminar SequenceTitle IV-E Integrative Seminar Sequence

2.2. Advanced Child Welfare CourseAdvanced Child Welfare Course

3.3. Public Child Welfare InternshipPublic Child Welfare Internship

4.4. Portfolio Interview Portfolio Interview

5.5. Child Welfare SymposiumChild Welfare Symposium

6.6. MSW Thesis/ProjectMSW Thesis/Project

7.7. Two Years Employment Obligation in Public Child Two Years Employment Obligation in Public Child Welfare/Indian Reservation/RancheriaWelfare/Indian Reservation/Rancheria

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Student Payback

Commitment to Families and ChildrenCommitment to Families and Children

Commitment to Public Child Welfare or Tribal Commitment to Public Child Welfare or Tribal AgencyAgency

Commitment to IV-E Child Welfare ProgramCommitment to IV-E Child Welfare Program

Commitment to NASW Code of EthicsCommitment to NASW Code of Ethics

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Deadlines to Remember!

University Admission Application Due:University Admission Application Due: (application must be filed PRIOR to January 30, 2015)(application must be filed PRIOR to January 30, 2015)

Social Work Education Department DeadlineSocial Work Education Department Deadline January 30, 2015January 30, 2015 Title IV-E Admission Application Due:Title IV-E Admission Application Due:

February 27, 2015February 27, 2015

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Persons to Contact Department of Social Work EducationDepartment of Social Work Education

Dr. Martha VungkhanchingDr. Martha Vungkhanching559-278-8741559-278-8741

Jackie Milian, Admissions SecretaryJackie Milian, Admissions Secretary 559-278-3992559-278-3992

Title IV-E Child Welfare ProgramTitle IV-E Child Welfare Program Corinne L. Florez, CoordinatorCorinne L. Florez, Coordinator

559-278-2910559-278-2910 corinnef@csufresno.edu corinnef@csufresno.edu Cheryl Whittle, BA CoordinatorCheryl Whittle, BA Coordinator 559-278-8687559-278-8687 cherylw@csufresno.educherylw@csufresno.edu Maxine Watson, Administrative CoordinatorMaxine Watson, Administrative Coordinator

559-278-3076559-278-3076 maxinew@csufresno.edu maxinew@csufresno.edu Kristin Carraway, Administrative AssistantKristin Carraway, Administrative Assistant

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Persons to Contact

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Good Luck!Good Luck!

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