Master Of Social Work Informational Meeting. Julie Alter-Kay, LMSW, Ed.S Jill Reed, LMSW Academic Advisors

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1 Master Of Social Work Informational Meeting Julie Alter-Kay, LMSW, Ed.S Jill Reed, LMSW Academic Advisors

2 Wayne State University School of Social Work Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accreditation Long standing tradition of preparing ethical and competent social work generalists, advanced practitioners and scholars at the BSW, MSW, and PhD levels, respectively, with learning that primarily emphasizes urban settings. Urban Research University setting with a mission of the Wayne State University School of Social Work to serve the poor, vulnerable, and oppressed of our society. This provides an abundant learning opportunities for our students.

3 Choices Marketable Degree NASW predicts critical shortage Broad range of career opportunities NASW - social work jobs On Any Given Day..

4 Licensing Change in Michigan from Registered to Licensed - Name Protection Limited license (LLMSW) upon graduate Exam Clinical & Macro 4,000 Supervised Hours Finger print and background check required as part of the application for licensure. Approx. cost is $65.25 Continuing education requirements once LMSW is received

5 MSW Program Pre-Candidate Masters (PCM) with Advanced Standing - Bachelor of Social Work degree - 38 credit hour program - Admit in Summer Term only - 10 Months Full-Time, 2 1/2 years Part-Time Core/Regular Program - Bachelor s degree in other discipline besides Social Work - 60 credit hour program - Admit in only - 2 Years Full-Time, 4 Years Part-Time

6 Advanced Year Concentrations Interpersonal Choice of Methods Of Practice: Family Systems, Psychodynamic, or Cognitive/Behavioral Special Interest Areas: Families at risk, Child Welfare, Mental Health, Schools, Health Care, Gerontology, and Substance Abuse Community Practice & Social Action (CPSA) Macro Social Work: Policy, Program Development, Advocacy Features: Smaller program, more structured required courses, evening courses are not available Never Doubt that a small group of committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that has. Margaret Mead

7 Field Education (Internship) Office of Field Education handles all placements See Statement of Acknowledgement: Field Placement 16 hours of field education is required EVENING AND WEEKEND FIELD PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITIES ARE NOT GUARANTEED AND IF ARRANGED MAY RESTRICT OPTIONS Established list of approved agencies Advanced year option of 3-day field placement

8 Lock-Step Integrated Program Courses build on each other Field & Methods are co-requisites Must specify part-time or full-time Any changes to the program must be approved

9 Full time - 2 year program Core Year Not concentration specific SW 7040 Methods of Social Work Practice I: Individuals and Families 3 SW 7560 Human Behavior the Social Environment: Micro Theory 3 SW 7720 Introduction to Social Welfare Policy in the U. S. 3 SW 7820 Research Methods I 3 SW 7998 Field Work for Social Workers 4 SW 7771 Field Work Seminar for Social Workers SW 7055 Fndn Group Thry & Pract. 3 SW 7065 Fndn Macro Thry & Pract. 3 SW 7660 Diversity in a Multi-Cultural Society: HBSE II 3 SW 7830 Research Methods II 3 SW 7998 Field Work for Social Workers 4 SW 7772 Field Work Seminar for Social Workers

10 Advanced Year Interpersonal Practice Concentration SW 8540/SW 8610 or SW 8360 or SW 8340 Practice Theory/HBSE Course 4 SW 8770 Advanced Policy Analysis and Reform 3 SW S W Elective 2 SW 8881 Field Work Seminar for Social Workers SW 8780/SW 8790 or SW 8370 or SW 8350 Practice Theory/HBSE Course 4 SW S W Elective 3 SW S W Elective 2 SW 8882 Field Work Seminar for Social Workers

11 Advanced Year Community Practice & Social Action Concentration SW 8250 Application of Practice Theories 3 SW 8260 Program and Resource Development I 3 SW 8300 Policy Change and Social Action (SWOPS) 3 SW 8830 CPSA, Portfolio Capstone/Field Seminar 1 14 SW 8270 Program and Resource Development II 3 SW 8445 Developing Responsive Human Service Org. 2 SW 8820 Action Research in Community Practice 3 SW 8830 CPSA, Portfolio Capstone/Field Seminar 1 13

12 Part-time - 4 year program (Core years not concentration specific) SW 7560 Human Behavior the Social Environment: Micro Theory 3 SW 7720 Introduction to Social Welfare Policy in the U. S. 3 6 SW 7660 Diversity in a Multi-Cultural Society: HBSE II 3 SW 7820 Research Methods I 3 Spring Term SW 7830 Research Methods II 3 3 SW 7040 Methods of Social Work Practice I: Individuals and Families 3 SW 7998 Field Work for Social Workers 4 SW 7771 Field Work Seminar for Social Workers SW 7065 Fndn Macro Thry & Pract. 3 SW 7998 Field Work for Social Workers 4 SW 7772 Field Work Seminar for Social Workers Spring Term SW 7055 Fndn Group Thry & Pract

13 Advanced Years Interpersonal Practice Concentration SW 8540/SW 8610 or SW 8360 or SW 8340 Practice Theory/HBSE Course 4 SW 8881 Field Work Seminar for Social Workers SW 8780/SW 8790 or SW 8370 or SW 8350 Practice Theory/HBSE Course 4 SW 8882 Field Work Seminar for Social Workers SW 8770 Advanced Policy Analysis and Reform 3 SW S W Elective 2 5 SW S W Elective 2 SW S W Elective 3 5

14 Advanced Years Community Practice & Social Action Concentration SW 8260 Program and Resource Development I 3 SW 8830 CPSA, Portfolio Capstone/Field Seminar 1 8 SW 8270 Program and Resource Development II 3 SW 8830 CPSA, Portfolio Capstone/Field Seminar 1 8 SW 8250 Application of Practice Theories 3 SW 8300 Policy Change and Social Action (SWOPS) 3 SW 8445 Developing Responsive Human Service Org. 2 SW 8820 Action Research in Community Practice 3 6 5

15 (PCM) Advanced Standing Summer Bridge Program Intensive 8 week Summer Program that bridges knowledge from BSW to advanced year of the MSW program. SW 7070 Social Work Practice with Micro, Mezzo & Macro Systems 2 SW 7500 Human Behavior Theory for Social Work Assessment 2 SW 7620 Social Welfare Policy 2 SW 7810 Using and Conducting Research in Social Work 2 8

16 Full Time (PCM) Advanced Year Interpersonal Concentration SW 8540/SW 8610 or SW 8360 or SW 8340 Practice Theory/HBSE Course 4 SW 8770 Advanced Policy Analysis and Reform 3 SW S W Elective 2 SW S W Elective 2 SW 8881 Field Work Seminar for Social Workers SW 8780/SW 8790 or SW 8370 or SW 8350 Practice Theory/HBSE Course 4 SW S W Elective 3 SW S W Elective 3 SW 8881Field Work Seminar for Social Workers

17 Full Time (PCM) Advanced Year - Community Practice & Social Action Concentration SW 8250 Application of Practice Theories 3 SW 8260 Program and Resource Development I 3 SW 8300 Policy Change and Social Action (SWOPS) 3 SW 8830 CPSA, Portfolio Capstone/Field Seminar 1 14 SW 8270 Program and Resource Development II 3 SW 8445 Developing Responsive Human Service Org. 2 SW 8820 Action Research in Community Practice 3 SW 8830 CPSA, Portfolio Capstone/Field Seminar 1 13

18 (PCM) Advanced Standing Part-time Interpersonal Practice Concentration SW 8540/SW 8610 or SW 8360 or SW 8340 Practice Theory/HBSE Course 4 SW 8881 Field Work Seminar for Social Workers SW 8780/SW 8790 or SW 8370 or SW 8350 Practice Theory/HBSE Course 4 SW 8882 Field Work Seminar for Social Workers Spring/Summer Term SW S W Elective 2 SW S W Elective 2 SW 8770 Advanced Policy Analysis and Reform 3 SW S W Elective 2 SW S W Elective 2 SW S W Elective

19 (PCM) Advanced Standing Part-time Community Practice & Social Action Concentration SW 8260 Program and Resource Development I 3 SW 8830 CPSA, Portfolio Capstone/Field Seminar 1 8 SW 8270 Program and Resource Development II 3 SW 8830 CPSA, Portfolio Capstone/Field Seminar 1 8 SW 8250 Application of Practice Theories 3 SW 8300 Policy Change and Social Action (SWOPS) 3 6 Spring/Summer Term SW S W Elective 3 SW 8445 Developing Responsive Human Service Org. 2 SW 8820 Action Research in Community Practice 3 3 5

20 Application Process (PCM) Advanced Standing 38 Credit Hours Priority Application Date December 1st Core/Regular Program 60 Credit Hours Priority Application Date December 1st Rolling Admission Earlier submission encouraged 30 Day notification

21 Admission Criteria Competitive Admission 2.75 Minimal HPA 4 year Bachelor s Degree 30 Credit Hours in the Social Science Area Suitability to the profession; i.e. relevant work experience, volunteer work, field work, internship

22 Admission Process Applicants for the Wayne State University (WSU) Master of Social Work (MSW) Degree Program complete one application. Apply and submit all application material online at This includes fee, submission of official transcripts, resume, Personal Interest statement, and 3 references. No GRE is required. The Personal Interest Statement is to be between 3-5 pages, typed, double spaced, 12 point font, 1-inch margins 3 References - No personal references; i.e. co-workers, friends, or therapist. If you previously submitted an application to the School of Social Work or the WSU graduate school, please contact the Wayne State University School of Social Work, Office of Admissions and Student Services for directions on submitting additional application material.

23 Application Fees Tuition fee scale is included in packet Good neighbor program for Windsor and parts of Ohio (resident tuition rates) See back of tuition fee scale for details on Scholarships & Financial Aid Resources. Visit WSU OSFA website for further information at: (PCM Advanced Standing students must fill out separate year FASA forms for summer term and the following school year) Other fees (approximately $85)-see field info sheet NASW student membership Liability insurance

24 Non-Degree Status Admission Can be admitted non-degree status for any semester. Features Minimal 2.75 HPA 9 credit hours can be taken B grade or higher can apply toward MSW if admissible 6 year time limit on graduate course work See published list of courses to choose Financial Aid not available to non-degree students Complete WSU Graduate application, indicating non-degree status International Students are not eligible for non-degree status Elective credit limited/none in the CPSA concentration

25 Certificate Programs Social Work Practice with Family & Couples Gerontology Developmental Disabilities Under Revision - Alcohol & Drug Abuse Studies - Infant Mental Health

26 Temporary Approval for School Social Work Requirements 500 field placement hours in child welfare or school setting Interpersonal concentration which includes content of Psychopathology in methods course Electives: SW 8180, SW in the School Setting, 3 credit hours S W 8330, Psychosocial Assessment of Child & Youth, 3 credit hours

27 Questions???? Thank you for your interest in the Wayne State University, Master of Social Work Program!!! Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance! Julie Alter-Kay, (313) or Jill Reed, (313) Visit our website at Have A Great Day!!!