Master of Social Work Program Information Session

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1 Master of Social Work Program Information Session Third Thursday of Every Month 5:30 7:30pm Lyle House Conference Room

2 The Social Work Profession

3 What is Social Work? The social work profession is committed to the pursuit of social justice, the enhancement of the quality of life and the development of the full potential of each individual, group and community in society. Social workers work at the interface between people and their environments, utilizing theories of human behavior and social systems. Social work practice adheres to the standards set forth by the NASW Code of Ethics.

4 Mission of Social Work: NASW Code of Ethics The primary mission of the social work profession is to enhance human well-being and help meet the basic human needs of all people, with particular attention to the needs and empowerment of people who are vulnerable, oppressed, and living in poverty. A historic and defining feature of social work is the profession s focus on individual well-being in a social context and the well-being of society. Fundamental to social work is attention to the environmental forces that create, contribute to, and address problems in living.

5 Core Values of Social Work: NASW Code of Ethics The mission of the social work profession is rooted in a set of core values. These core values, embraced by social workers throughout the profession s history, are the foundation of social work s unique purpose and perspective: Service Social justice Dignity and worth of the person Importance of human relationships Integrity Competence

6 Where Do Social Workers Work? Mental health facilities Hospitals Nursing homes Schools Businesses Police Departments Public agencies Primary care settings Senior centers Corporations Adoption Agencies Victims Services Offices Labor unions Public welfare agencies Early intervention programs Hospice Child welfare agencies Nonprofit organizations Homeless shelters Community health centers Private Practices Colleges and universities Substance abuse clinics Military bases Correctional facilities State and local governments Employee Assistance Programs Probation offices Advocacy organizations Community centers Private and sectarian agencies Head Start clinics Health Maintenance Organizations Veteran s Administration Research settings

7 The Profession: Earnings, Outlook, & Employment

8 Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Outlook Handbook Median Pay, 2012 The wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. Median wage data are from the BLS Occupational Employment Statistics survey. In May 2012, the median annual wage for all workers was $34,750. Number of Jobs, 2012 The employment, or size, of this occupation in 2012, which is the base year of the employment projections. Job Outlook, The projected percent change in employment from 2012 to The average growth rate for all occupations is 11 percent. Employment Change, The projected numeric change in employment from 2012 to Work Experience in Related Occupation Work experience that is commonly considered necessary by employers, or is a commonly accepted substitute for more formal types of training or education. On-the-Job Training Additional training needed (postemployment) to attain competency in the skills needed in this occupation. $44,200/year $21.25/hour 607,300 19% (Faster than average) 114,100 None None Retrieved 12/20/14 from

9 Indeed.com Social Work Salary Search Johnson City, TN December 2014

10 ETSU Department of Social Work

11 Our Mission The East Tennessee State University Department of Social Work seeks to provide students with an educational experience that prepares them to address and meet the need for optimal social, economic, health and environmental conditions.

12 Located in historic Lyle House on the campus of East Tennessee State University (ETSU), the Social Work Department offers fully accredited Master of Social Work (MSW) and Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) programs. Who We Are

13 Who We Are The ETSU MSW has been continuously accredited by the Council on Social Work Education since the program's inception in the fall of Nestled near the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains, ETSU is a regional university serving northeast Tennessee, western North Carolina, southwest Virginia and southeast Kentucky.

14 Preparing Students for Autonomous Clinical Practice The MSW Program learning goals include the following: 1. To prepare students with the knowledge, values and skills of clinical practice; 2. To prepare students to engage in competent and responsible clinical practice within public and private agencies 3. To prepare students to develop and use ethical research in the advancement and enhancement of social work practice.

15 Some General Considerations When Researching MSW Programs CSWE Accreditation Council on Social Work Education Concentrations - Specializations of Foci of Studies Examples Mental Health Families & Children Social Policy Health Advanced Generalist Clinical

16 Generalist Grounded in the liberal arts and the person and environment construct to promote human and social well-being Uses a range of prevention and intervention methods in practice with individuals, families, groups, organization, and communities. Incorporates diversity in practice and advocate for human rights and social and economic justice. Recognizes, supports and builds on strengths and resiliency of all human beings The Transition Clinical Shares with all social work practice the goal of enhancement and maintenance of psychosocial functioning of individuals, families, and small groups The professional application of social work theory and methods to the treatment and prevention of psychosocial dysfunction, disability, or impairment, including emotional and mental disorders. Based on knowledge of one or more theories of human development within a psychosocial context The perspective of person-in-situation is central Includes interventions directed to interpersonal interactions, intrapsychic dynamics, and lifesupport and management issues Consists of assessment; diagnosis; treatment, including psychotherapy and counseling; clientcentered advocacy; consultation; and evaluation

17 MSW Program Options Advanced Standing: Full-Time Requires BSW 12 months (3 semesters) Advanced Standing: Part-Time Requires BSW Kingsport Cohort option Usually 2 years Traditional: Full-Time For non-bsws 2 academic years Spring 2014 ETSU MSW Graduates Traditional: Part-Time For non-bsws Up to 6 years

18 Full Time Program of Study

19 Foundation Curriculum Non-BSW Students Only Year 1 Fall Semester Multicultural Practice (3 credits) Human Behavior in the Social Environment I (3 credits) Social Work Practice Foundation I (3 credits) Social Welfare Policy and Services (3 credits) Field Practicum I (4 credits) Spring Semester Human Behavior in the Social Environment II (3 credits) Social Work Practice Foundations II (3 credits) Social Work Research I (3 credits) Psychopathology in Social Work Practice (3 credits) Field Practicum II (4 credits) Total Hours (First-Year): 32 Credit Hours

20 Advanced-Standing BEGINS BSW students only Summer Semester Psychopathology in Social Work Practice (3 credits) Bridge Course (3 credits)

21 Concentration Curriculum Non-BSW Year 2 / BSW Semesters 2 & 3 Fall Semester Advanced Practice with Individuals (3 credits) Social Work Research II (3 credits) Advanced Practice with Groups (3 credits) Elective (3 credits) Advanced Field Practicum I (3 credits) Spring Semester Advanced Practice with Families (3 credits) Administrative Practices in Human Services Organizations [HSO] (3 credits) Elective (3 credits) Advanced Field Practicum II (1-9 credits) Total Hours (Second-Year): 31 Credit Hours

22 Part-Time Program of Study

23 Foundation Curriculum Non-BSW Students Only Year 1 Fall Semester Spring Semester Multicultural Practice (3 credits) Human Behavior in the Social Environment I (3 credits) Social Welfare Policy and Services (3 credits) Human Behavior in the Social Environment II (3 credits) Social Work Research I (3 credits) Psychopathology in Social Work Practice (3 credits)

24 Foundation Curriculum Non-BSW Students Only Year 2 Fall Semester Social Work Practice Foundation I (3 credits) Field Practicum I (4 credits) Spring Semester Social Work Practice Foundations II (3 credits) Field Practicum II (4 credits)

25 Advanced-Standing BEGINS BSW students only Year 1 Summer Semester Psychopathology in Social Work Practice (3 credits) Bridge Course (3 credits)

26 Concentration Curriculum Non-BSW Year 3 / BSW Year 1 Fall Semester Advanced Practice with Individuals (3 credits) Social Work Research II (3 credits) Elective (3 credits) Spring Semester Administrative Practices in Human Services Organizations [HSO] (3 credits) Elective (3 credits)

27 Concentration Curriculum Non-BSW Year 4 / BSW Year 2 Fall Semester Advanced Practice with Groups (3 credits) Advanced Field Practicum (3 credits) Spring Semester Advanced Practice with Families (3 credits) Advanced Field Practicum II (1-9 credits)

28 Individualized Programming

29 Electives Two required in Concentration Year May opt to take in Summer and/or Winter Sessions Example Topics Seminar on Alcohol and Drug Abuse 100% online option Grief and Loss Family Violence 100% online Crisis Intervention Motivational Interviewing Spirituality in Practice 100% online option coming soon Rural Practice 100% online option

30 Part-Time Advanced Standing Kingsport Program of Study 37 Credit Hours

31 First Year Curriculum Summer Bridge Course (3 credits) Psychopathology in Social Work Practice (online, 3 credits) Fall Advanced Practice with Individuals (3 credits) Administrative Practices in Human Services Organizations [HSO] (online, 3 credits) Spring Social Work Research II (online, 3 credits) Advanced Practice with Groups (3 credits)

32 Second Year Curriculum Summer Advanced Practice with Families (3 credits) Advanced Field Practicum I (4 credits) Fall Drug and Alcohol Abuse (Adv. Practice Elective, online, 3 credits) Advanced Field Practicum II (3 credits) Spring Motivational Interviewing (Adv. Practice Elective, 3 credits) Advanced Field Practicum III (3 credits)

33 Field Education: The Signature Pedagogy of Social Work Education Jane Maas-Brady Director, MSW Field Education All students are expected to complete a field experience Opportunities available outside of Johnson City (e.g., Asheville, Knoxville, Greeneville, Gate City, etc.) The Process: Students complete a practicum planning guide indicating their top 3 field setting choices After review of students initial planning guide, the Field Director meets with individual students to discuss options for field practicum Students visit the assigned agencies and meet with their proposed Field Instructor Placements are established after both field instructor and student agree that the match is compatible

34 Field Education Students are in Field concurrently with coursework Foundation Placement 16 hours/week fall and spring semester 480 total hours Concentration Placement Summer start may be an option (extended field) Most common: Fall: (2) 8-hour days/week (16 hours) Spring: (3) 8-hour days/week (24 hours) 600 total hours Field Seminar Small class about Field 2 hours/week Usually meets Tuesday afternoon elded/mswfieldexp/mswinternshipsdes cription.aspx

35 Admission

36 2014 MSW Program Enrollment Full-Time Students Part-Time Students 41 Traditional (non-bsw) 13 Traditional (non-bsw) 11 Advanced Standing (BSW) 24 Advanced Standing (BSW) *Includes Kingsport Cohort students

37 Some 2014 Admission Numbers Received approximately 110 completed applications Acceptance rate - approximately 45% Does not take into account: Accepted but deferred Accepted but declined Withdrawn applications

38 Some Admission Committee Considerations Commitment to the values of the profession (NASW Code of Ethics) Evidence of strong academic performance o Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better in last 60 hours Volunteer experience Paid social work (or a related field/activity) experience

39 Some Admission Committee Considerations Sound interpersonal skills that would support respectful relationships and affirmation of people from diverse backgrounds. Strong motivation for a career in social work and suitability for the profession. Critical thinking skills and skills in oral and written communication consistent with graduatelevel students

40 Application Deadline February 1st **Early applications accepted**

41 Application Checklist School of Graduate Studies Application (online) ospective.aspx Check appropriate box if interested in applying for a Graduate Assistantship/Tuition Scholarship Application fee $35.00 Transcripts Narrative Residency Form (TN only) MSW Program Liberal Arts Degree (preferred) Résumé 3.0 GPA in last 60 hours Three Letters of Recommendation Waiver to view Appropriateness of reference Personal Statement

42 Cost and Cost Assistance

43 ETSU Graduate Studies Fees* *Rates do not include Special Course Fees 3 credit hour course In State: $1,521 Out of State: $3,774 For ETSU s current tuition and fee schedule: ninfo/feeschedule.aspx Dogwood tree outside of Lyle House Spring 2014

44 Scholarship Information George L. Carter Scholarships Out-of-State Less than 250-mile radius from ETSU Sidney G. Gilbreath Scholarships Out-of-State Greater than 250-mile radius from ETSU International Merit Scholarship Graduate Assistantships Tuition Scholarships /scholarship.aspx

45 George L. Carter Scholarships (1) Out-of-state students who live in counties within 250 miles of ETSU Includes a selection of counties from within the following 9 states: Alabama Georgia Indiana Kentucky North Carolina Ohio South Carolina Virginia West Virginia

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47 George L. Carter Scholarships (2) Student must be new to ETSU Graduate Students Scholarship awards at $15,000 per year for students enrolled in 12 credit hours. This amount is prorated for students enrolled in 11 hours or less. Scholarships are competitive and renewable based on certain criteria. Renewable for a total of 4 years. Graduate students will automatically be considered for the scholarship upon admission to a graduate degree program or graduate certificate program.

48 Sidney G. Gilbreath Scholarships Student must be new to ETSU Full- and part-time students are eligible Geared toward those who are not eligible for most other scholarships and fee-waivers Scholarships award up to $12,000/year Must be enrolled in 12 credit hours Renewable for a total of 4 years Amount is prorated for students enrolled in 11 credit hours or less

49 International Student Academic Merit Scholarships The International Students Academic Merit Scholarship is open to new international students seeking a graduate or undergraduate degree. The scholarship covers 50% of the total of in and out-of-state tuition and maintenance fees only. No additional fees or costs are covered. The scholarship award can only be used for study at ETSU. The award is available for: Five semesters for recipients seeking a master's degree, or commensurate with the length of the program Scholarship can be applied to summer semesters Eligibility Requirements: Students must first submit an application for admission before they can apply for the scholarship. Students may apply for the scholarship before being admitted to ETSU; however a scholarship applicant must be admitted to ETSU as a full-time, degree-seeking student before the scholarship application can be reviewed. Have or plan to have an F-1 or J-1 student visa Have a demonstrated record of academic achievement Submit a recommendation form. Please note that personal recommendations (for example, from a relative or an athletic coach) are not acceptable. Please submit a recommendation from an academic reference (a professor or teacher). Fill out the scholarship application form. Students are encouraged to apply for the scholarship as soon as they apply for admission to ETSU. lstudentscholarships/#gats

50 Graduate Assistantships Must be registered full-time Minimum 9 hours in fall and spring 6 hours in the summer The awards are for one academic year (fall and spring semester) and are renewable No more than two calendar years in a master s program extension may be requested Maintain minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA

51 Graduate Assistantship Options Full-time 20 hours/week Covers maintenance fee (tuition) but not the program fees and service fees (~ $600-$700/semester) Stipend amount varies depending on the department of your position (~ $6,000 - $15,000/year) Half-time 10 hours/week Covers approximately half of maintenance fee (tuition) but not the program fees and service fees (~ $300-$350/semester) Stipend amount varies depending on the department of your position (~ $3,000 - $7,500/year) May work a total of 10 additional hours for ETSU without prior permission

52 Tuition Scholarships Merit based award available to graduate students admitted to a graduate degree program for the first time The service obligation of tuition scholarship recipients will be equivalent to 8 hours per week May work a total of 12 additional hours for ETSU without prior permission The awards are for one academic year (fall and spring semester) and are renewable No more than two calendar years in a master s program extension may be requested Maintain minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA Covers out-of-state tuition and the in-state maintenance fee

53 Student Loans Federal Private University- Sponsored

54 Federal Student Loans

55 Federal Student Loans Federal student loans are borrowed through programs supported by the federal government. These loans usually have low interest rates and offer attractive repayment terms, benefits, and options, and repayment generally does not begin until after the student leaves school. Students MUST be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours to be eligible for Federal Student Loans. Free Application for Federal Student Aid The list of Federal Loans: Federal Direct Stafford Perkins Direct Consolidation Special Direct Consolidation

56 Federal Government Loan Forgiveness Programs Perkins loans and Stafford Loans can be cancelled for: Full-time service as a teacher in a designated elementary or secondary school serving students from low-income families, special education teacher (includes teaching children with disabilities in a public or other nonprofit elementary or secondary school) Qualified professional provider of early intervention services for the disabled, teacher of math, science, foreign languages, bilingual education, or other fields designated as teacher shortage areas Employee of a public or non-profit child or family service agency providing services to high-risk children and their families from low-income communities Nurse Medical technician Law enforcement or corrections officer Staff member in the educational component of a Head Start Program Service as a Vista or Peace Corps Volunteer Service in the Armed Forces (up to 50% in areas of hostilities or imminent danger)

57 The Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program The PSLF Program is intended to encourage individuals to enter and continue to work fulltime in public service jobs. Borrowers may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance of their Direct Loans after they have made 120 qualifying payments on those loans while employed full time by certain public service employers.

58 Private Loans

59 Private/Alternative Loans Nonfederal loans Issued by a lender such as a bank or credit union These loans often: Have variable interest rates require a credit check may not provide the benefits of federal student loans Requirements, terms, and policies vary from lender to lender

60 University-Sponsored Loans

61 University Sponsored Loan: May Provide for Tuition and/or Fee Payment University Short-Term Loan Loans up to one-half (1/2) university fees (as funds permit) ETSU students without sufficient income or financial aid to pay fees by the fee payment deadline Not for student housing, meal plans, or books

62 University Sponsored Loans: Not Provided for Tuition and/or Fee Payment E.G. Hughes Enrollment Loan Loans up to $2,000 (as funds permit) ETSU students with prior semester outstanding balances to the university Students with outstanding balances between $200 and $2,000 from the previous major term may apply for the loan so that holds can be lifted from the student account for registration Not made for tuition and/or fee payment University/E.G. Hughes Kick-Start Loan There are specific situations for Kick-Start Loan use Loans up to $500 (as funds permit) ETSU Students with emergency needs or unexpected expenses related to educational costs. Not for tuition and/or fee payment E.G. Hughes Emergency Event Loan Loans up to $1,000 (as funds permit) ETSU students when emergency situations occur during the semester Examples include: 1) rent evictions, 2) fires, 3) utility disconnections, 4) illness or injury as evidenced by medical documentation, 5) transportation needs other than routine car payments and insurance, 6) emergency transportation expense related to death or illness of immediate family member Not for tuition and/or fee payment.

63 Donna Cherry, Ph.D., LMSW Recruitment & Admissions Kelly Reath, MSW, Ph.D. Director, MSW Program Helen Jones MSW Program Executive Aide

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