California State University Stanislaus Master of Social Work Program WELCOMES YOU CSU Stanislaus Master of Social Work Program 1st Classes began 199394 1st Graduating Class 1996 Received Accreditation 1998 ID: 771957
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California State University Stanislaus Master of Social Work Program WELCOMESYOU
CSU Stanislaus Master of Social Work Program 1st Classes began 1993-94 1st Graduating Class 1996Received Accreditation 1998 Re-accredited in 2009 850 + Students Graduated and out there in the world!
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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. MSW MISSION STATEMENT Picture: SEIU Social Justice Calendar
OPTIONS Two-Year Program13-16 units each semester Complete graduate project in the second yearField Practicum 16 hours per week annually Three-Year ProgramAverage of 12 units each semester Complete graduate project in third year Field Practicum 16 hours per week (during the first 2 years)
1 field placement in each of two years in separate agency locationsTotal of 12 units of academic creditBi-weekly or monthly field seminars Assigned a field instructor & liaison Foundation Advanced Field Practicum The Integration of… Theory & Practice +
High Expectations – FIELD 16 hours per weekTuesdays, Thursdays and (possibly) Fridays 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.Employer-based placements If you will be working start making preparations NOW!
High Expectations – ACADEMIC Lots of readingExpected participation in classes Lots of writing … in APA style
MSW Hybrid Program @ CSU Stanislaus Integrative Clinical Practice Specialization for Health, Mental Health, and Behavioral Health Settings
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 month) @ 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
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
Curricular focus Competency based social work practice degreeCA Mental Health competencies Socially just clinical practice modelsSFBT, CBT, I-FAST, NarrativeIntegrative practice approach Conceptual foundations, change factors, practice model Clinical specialization courses Comprehensive exam
Clinical Specialization Courses AssessmentsPsychosocial assessments, DSM5Integrated Behavioral Health resilience/wellness model Addictions AOD/behavioral addictions diagnosis and treatment Trauma treatment models PTSD, child abuse, community, military, migration, DV
Culminating/Capstone Experience Comprehensive exam Focuses on HBSE, Practice, Research & Policy for clinical practiceBuilds critical thinking & knowledge review for future licensing
Tech requirements & Tech support You will needA computer and reliable internet connection that will support streaming video & video conferencing. Enabled webcam and microphoneHeadset microphone preferred CSU Stan will provide Tech orientation Help desk for general trouble shooting and support
Minimum Admission RequirementsGRADUATE SCHOOL A bachelor’s degree from an accredited school demonstrating a liberal arts background comparable to CSU general education requirementsGPA of 2.5 MSW Program Application Autobiographical Statement 3 professional references Criminal history form Deadline Feb. 1st
Application Process Completely on-line https://www.csustan.edu/grad/i-want-apply Apply: Graduate School & MSW Program Fall 2020 applications open OCT 1 st Go to CalStateApply – GRADUATE APPLICATION GUIDE ($55 non-refundable application fee) Follow instructions to create an account & profile
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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.
Application Process (cont.) Select Program: Scroll to find Master of Social WorkFour Quadrants of Info to completeAll tiles within each section must be completed. Program Materials includes only program related questions. No paper applications will be acceptedApplication deadline: February 1st
Title IV-E Stipends Part-time Employment ( work study ) Financial Aid Graduate Assistanceships Fellowships Financial Resources
Student Association
Campus & University Services Student Disability Services Student Health Center Counseling Center Career Development Writing Center Child Care Academic Advising
Full-Time Faculty Jennifer Johnson, LCSW Valerie Leyva, Ph.D., LCSW Jane Rousseau, Ph.D. Paul Wright, Ed.D . Shradha Tibrewal , Ph.D. Nancy Zamora, LCSW Sevaughn Banks, Ph.D. Yvonne Berenguer , MSW Pollie Bith-Melander, Ph.D. Kilolo Brodie, Ph.D. Katie Galvin, Ph.D. John Garcia, Ph.D .
Contact Information MSW Department : (209) 667-3091 – Lucy Mason LMason2@csustan.edu (209) 667-3859 (Title IV-E) – Elizabeth Renteria Emagana@csustan.edu www.csustan.edu/Social_Work/index.htm Graduate Studies 209 667-3129