California State University Stanislaus

1. California State University Stanislaus Master of Social Work Program WELCOMES YOU

2. CSU Stanislaus Master of Social Work Program • 1st Classes began 1993-94 • 1st Graduating Class 1996 • Received Accreditation 1998 • Re-accredited in 2009 • 850 + Students Graduated and out there in the world!

3. EMPLOYMENT Politics Community Medical Aging Criminal Justice Child Welfare Mental Health Schools Administration

4. 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 approachto 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 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 • 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 + 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 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

11. 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 Tech orientation Help desk for general trouble shooting and support • A computer and reliable internet connection that will support streaming video & video conferencing. • Enabled webcam and microphone • Headset microphone preferred

16. Minimum Admission Requirements • MSW Program • Application • Autobiographical Statement • 3 professional references • Criminal history form • Deadline Feb. 1st 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

17. Application Process • Completely on-line https://www.csustan.edu/grad/i-want-apply • 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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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. 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