The Carver School of Social Work & Counseling

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1 The Carver School of Social Work & Counseling Masters of Social Work GRADUATE PROGRAM HANDBOOK i REVISED 1/15/15

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION...1 HISTORICAL OVERVIEW...2 Campbellsville University...2 Master of Social Work Overview...4 SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM GOALS AND COMPETENCIES...7 Program Goals Program Competencies and Practice Behaviors...8 Program Outcomes Assessment...14 Comprehensive Examination...14 Rating Scale for Evaluation of Field Placement Performance...15 Self-Assessment Survey...16 Social Justice and Empowerment Scale...16 State Licensure...17 Exit Interview...17 Leadership Positions/Employment...18 Outcomes Administration Schedule...19 MASTERS OF SOCIAL WORK CURRICULUM...19 Program Content...19 Course Sequence...20 MSW Foundation...20 August Entry Full Time Curriculum Plan...21 August Entry Part Time Curriculum Plan...22 January Entry Full Time Curriculum Plan...23 January Entry Part Time Curriculum Plan...24 MSW Advanced...25 August Entry Full Time Curriculum Plan...25 August Entry Part Time Curriculum Plan...21 January Entry Full Time Curriculum Plan...22 January Entry Part Time Curriculum Plan...25 Course Descriptions...27 ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MSW PROGRAM...33 Admissions...33 Admissions Notification...34 Foundation and Advanced...34 Student Advising Field Practicum Information...34 Transfer Credit Life Experience Credit...36 Orientation...37 ACADEMIC POLICIES AND STANDARDS...37 Terminating Student Enrollment...37 Non-Academic Behavior...37 Student Rights and Responsibilities...39 Grade Requirements...39 ii

3 Course Policies...40 Student Class Participation and Attendance...40 Classroom Behavior...40 Student Student Papers...41 Academic Dishonesty...41 Late Assignments and Exams...42 Incomplete Grades...42 Appeal of Non-Academic Behavior Sanctions...42 Grievance and Appeals...43 STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS...43 Phi Alpha Honor Society...43 National Association of Social Workers (NASW)...44 Social Work Club...44 Dean s Dialog and Dinner...45 Student Representative...45 Advisory Board...46 NON-DISCRIMINATION...46 Campbellsville University Disability Statement...46 SOCIAL WORK FACULTY AND STAFF...47 APPENDIX A: KENTUCKY LICENSURE CODE OF ETHICS...48 APPENDIX B: STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING: COMMITMENT TOWARD ETHICAL PRACTICE...53 APPENDIX C: MSW ADMISSION APPLICATION PACKET...54 APPENDIX D: EMPLOYMENT DATA PROMISSORY NOTE...64 iii

4 Masters Candidates and Students: Thank you for your interest into the MSW social work program at Campbellsville University! We are pleased and excited about your interest in social work as a profession and look forward to providing you with an advanced generalist social work master level education. The faculty of the Carver School of Social Work and Counseling welcome you. In the Carver School of Social Work MSW program we view generalist social work education as a means to prepare graduates who can take the theoretical knowledge base, interpret that base with assistance from instructors, critically analyze social system needs and services on micro, mezzo and macro levels, and then implement assistance and services using an empowerment and social justice framework. In the advanced standing program we prepare graduates to become servant-leaders in the social work profession and seek positions and opportunities of leadership through employment and volunteer service. It is our sincere desire that this be your goal for seeking an MSW degree. You are receiving this handbook to help acquaint you with the program policies of the MSW program. It is important that you become familiar with this handbook, the University catalog and the University student handbook. If you have any questions about your educational pursuits the social work faculty will be pleased to assist you. We welcome your comments, ideas, and suggestions regarding the social work program and this manual. We hope to make your experiences with this program as educational and enjoyable as possible. God bless you and thank you for your willingness to learn and serve. Sincerely, Darlene Eastridge, Ph.D., MSSW, M.A.Ed., LCSW Dean, Carver School of Social Work and Counseling 1 REVISED 1/15/15

5 Historical Overview Campbellsville University Campbellsville University is a comprehensive co-educational institution located in Campbellsville, Kentucky. Affiliated with the Kentucky Baptist Convention, the University promotes the liberal arts tradition, Christian values, and a quality education. Campbellsville University views social work as a part of its responsibility and mission to the students, the community, and society. The University is located in south central Kentucky. The population of Campbellsville is estimated to be about 10,803 as of 2013 data. Campbellsville is the county seat of Taylor County, which has a population of approximately 24,649 as of 2013 data. Campbellsville University was founded in 1906 by the Russell Creek Baptist Association as the Russell Creek Academy. The Academy grew and expanded with the improvements both in curriculum and facilities. In 1924, the institution was renamed Campbellsville College and in 1933 joined the Kentucky Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. In 1949, the College was accredited by the Southern Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges as a junior college. In December 1963, the College received membership in the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools as an accredited liberal arts college. In 1996, Campbellsville College advanced to University status. The University currently awards a variety of associate, baccalaureate, and master s degrees. In the fall of 2014, the University had 95 full-time and approximately 132 part-time faculty. Sixty-two percent of the full-time faculty held terminal degrees in their disciplines. The Fall 2014 enrollment of approximately 3,500 students included individuals from 42 states and 47 foreign countries. The student/faculty ratio in 2014 was 13/1. REVISED

6 Campbellsville University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate, bachelors and masters degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia or call for questions about the University s accreditation. Campbellsville s music program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). The teacher preparation program is approved by the Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB) for teacher education and certification and is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation for Teacher Education (NCATE). The NASDTEC Interstate Contract provides opportunity for graduates to earn teaching certificates in other states, although there may be applicable conditions. The Baccalaureate Social Work Program and Masters of Social Work Program are both accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). The School of Business and Economics is accredited by the International Assembly of Collegiate Business Education (IACBE). The university is a member of the American Council on Education (ACE), the Association of Independent Kentucky Colleges and Universities (AIKCU), the Association of Southern Baptist Colleges and Schools (ASBCS), the Coalition for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU), the Cooperative Services International Education Consortium (CSIEC), the Council for the Advancement for Small Colleges (CASC), the Kentucky Independent College Fund (KICF), the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU), and the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Campbellsville University is continually developing programs to help meet the needs of the Central Kentucky community. Social work students contribute by organizing and participating in a variety of community service activities. The social work club, known as 3

7 SOCIAL WORK CLUB (social workers in touch can help), works to serve the community by helping people and organizations fulfill unmet needs. Campbellsville University is noted for its community outreach with music, art, drama, and religious education. Drama, musical concerts and noted speakers are offered to the community frequently at either minimal or no cost. The Campbellsville community and surrounding counties have been very supportive of the university and its mission. The University is supported financially by tuition, fees, the Kentucky Baptist Convention, and donations. The alumni, faculty, and staff of the University are also faithful financial contributors to the institution. Master of social work overview Campbellsville University established its first program of undergraduate social work in The program was a Bachelor of Science degree offered with a social work major. The program existed in this form until 1989 when it was phased out by the institution. In 1994, a social work program was re-instituted due to many requests from the community and the desire of the Campbellsville University Board of Trustees. The university s administration was insistent that if a program were to be reestablished it must meet national standards established by the Council of Social Work Education (CSWE). The Baccalaureate Social Work Program received official accreditation from CSWE in The BSW s program s accreditation was reaffirmed in The degree conferred by Campbellsville University for persons completing the baccalaureate degree requirements in the area of social work is a BSW. It is the philosophy of those administering this program that through a Christ-centered environment and approach to education, students are prepared to perform as servant leaders, caregivers and knowledge seekers throughout life. While attending the Carver School of Social 4

8 Work students are expected to deconstruct, construct, discuss and debate the philosophical underpinnings that religion, politics, government, social situation, media, biology, intelligence, and spirituality contribute toward the development of individuality, community and national/international services. While in this program you will be stimulated and challenged, using various methods of instruction and our intent is that you broaden your abilities in social work practice, research, human interaction and behavior, social policy evaluation and development, and social justice advocacy. Our efforts are to assist you in identifying, evaluating, developing and revising programs and services to enhance human well-being and alleviate poverty, oppression and other forms of social injustice. The MSW Program at CU views social work as a helping profession sanctioned by society to assist in the elimination of human suffering. Human societies are not perfect. Problems emerge that require solutions and human needs arise that must be met. Social work evolved from natural helping networks into a profession designed to systematically address social problems and human needs. In order to achieve this purpose, the profession takes two approaches: (1) To work to change social institutions, organizations and communities to better meet the needs of people and (2) To help people identify and utilize their own strengths and to connect them with the resources which they lack. When resources are not available, social workers advocate and work to establish programs to enhance the well being of humans and alleviate the suffering brought about by various psycho-social-behavioral issues. Campbellsville University has a distinguished history with the Coalition of Independent Colleges and Schools, the Appalachian College Association and the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities. Through these relationships the university provides students opportunities and benefits that differ from traditional state sponsored academic institutions. With 5

9 assistance and guidance from these affiliates, Campbellsville University offers residents of rural and Christian communities an educational alternative to that of the large, secular, state sponsored university. Our commitment and uniqueness is expressed in the Campbellsville University mission: As a comprehensive Christian institution Campbellsville University offers undergraduate and graduate programs that stress academic excellence which are solidly grounded in the liberal arts, personal growth, integrity, and fellowship within a caring environment. The university seeks to prepare students to enrich their own lives through lifelong learning, to contribute to the respective disciplines through continued scholarship, and to improve society as Christian servant leaders. The Masters in Social Work s mission statement complements the university mission statement in that: The mission of the Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) program is to expand career opportunities and prepare advanced generalist social service practitioners and/or administrators through advanced social work academic preparation in a Christ-centered environment. In the spirit of Christian service, graduates apply advanced level professional social work skills in regional, national and/or international settings for the purposes of improving the quality of life. By providing an advanced level professional degree for social change agents and social leaders academically prepared to improve society, the MSW program, with its mission to broaden career opportunities for advanced level generalist to serve as leaders and administrators in an ever changing world speaks to the core of the University and the Carver School of Social Work mission. Thus, the purposes of the MSW program at Campbellsville University are: 1. To fill a void of MSW programs in the south-central region of Kentucky. 2. To address the lack of MSW prepared social workers to fill vacancies and the accreditation needs of the Kentucky Cabinet for Families and Children. 3. To fill the gap in Christian education created by the dissolution of the Carver School of Church Social Work brought about by the Southern Baptist Seminary in To address the lack of Baptist affiliated MSW programs in the United States of America. 6

10 5. To add to the limited number of regional MSW programs at institutions with a Christian service focus in their institutional mission. 6. To meet the need of a large pool of BSW graduates seeking an advanced social work degree at a rural, small institution. 7. To address recently publicized state and national shortages of qualified, academically prepared social workers. 8. To respond to the number of individuals graduating from the Carver School s BSW program who have indicated an interest for the proposed program The MSW Program emphasizes the need for continuing education throughout life and encourages students to participate in continuing education opportunities. This can be accomplished through graduate studies and/or attendance and participation in local, regional, state, and national meetings, conferences and workshops. The goal of the MSW program is to prepare graduates to work in a variety of settings with a variety of client types and systems. Models emphasizing the empowerment, social justice, Christ-centered service and strength perspectives are infused throughout the educational experience. Using these models within a Christian/ social work value base, students will be prepared to provide assessment and intervention with individuals, families, groups, communities, and organizations in various forms of professional service. Social Work Program Goals and Competencies Program goals Guided by the mission of this new master s program and influenced by the missions of Campbellsville University, the Master s of Social Work, the social work profession and the 7

11 needs of the local, regional, state and international communities, the MSW program strives to attain the following goals: 1. To prepare competent and effective advanced generalist level social work professionals to empower, lead and serve as practitioners, service coordinators, service administrators, policy analysts and program developers. 2. To equip graduates with advanced generalist social work knowledge, values, and skills in preparation for service with diverse, at-risk, marginalized, oppressed populations which exist in rural, urban, national and international locations; 3. To prepare advanced generalist social work practitioners that are skilled in evaluating and linking empirical knowledge, social work practice wisdom, social research and practice outcomes; 4. To stimulate a desire within graduates for the pursuit of life-long-learning and Christ-centered service. These program goals build on a foundation of generalist content and expand toward the preparation of advanced level social workers. As such, a foundation curriculum, similar to that of the undergraduate program, is provided in the first year of this masters program; however, the foundation graduate year incorporates graduate level rigor in research activities and learning assignments as well as assessment tools used to evaluate the acquisition of knowledge and skills that require the demonstration of knowledge and skills befitting a graduate student. Program competencies and practice behaviors The following table identifies the competencies and practice behaviors of the MSW program. As a result of this program, Carver School of Social Work graduates will demonstrate the ability to: 8

12 Educational Policy Identify as a professional social worker and conduct oneself accordingly. Social workers serve as representatives of the profession, its mission, and its core values. They know the profession s history. Social workers commit themselves to the profession s enhancement and to their own professional conduct and growth. Social workers at the foundation level: a. advocate for client access to the services of social work; b. practice personal reflection and self-correction to assure continual professional development; c. attend to professional roles and boundaries; d. demonstrate professional demeanor in behavior, appearance, and communication; e. engage in career-long learning; and f. use supervision and consultation. Social workers at the advanced level: g. demonstrate professional social work conduct in micro, mezzo and macro levels. Educational Policy Apply social work ethical principles to guide professional practice. Social workers have an obligation to conduct themselves ethically and to engage in ethical decision- making. Social workers are knowledgeable about the value base of the profession, its ethical standards, and relevant law. Social workers at the foundation level: a. recognize and manage personal values in a way that allows professional values to guide practice; b. make ethical decisions by applying standards of the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics and, as applicable, of the International Federation of Social Workers/International Association of Schools of Social Work Ethics in Social Work, Statement of Principles; c. tolerate ambiguity in resolving ethical conflicts; and d. apply strategies of ethical reasoning to arrive at principled decisions. Social workers at the advanced level: e. design a plan for analyzing and resolving ethical dilemmas in social work practice utilizing the relevant laws and professional code of ethics. Educational Policy Apply critical thinking to inform and communicate professional judgments. Social workers are knowledgeable about the principles of logic, scientific inquiry, and reasoned discernment. They use critical thinking augmented by creativity and curiosity. Critical thinking also requires the synthesis and communication of relevant information. Social workers at the foundation level: 9

13 a. distinguish, appraise, and integrate multiple sources of knowledge, including research-based knowledge, and practice wisdom; b. analyze models of assessment, prevention, intervention, and evaluation; and c. demonstrate effective oral and written communication in working with individuals, families, groups, organizations, communities, and colleagues. Social workers at the advanced level: d. critically evaluate theory and evidence-based knowledge within various contexts of practice. Educational Policy Engage diversity and difference in practice. Social workers understand how diversity characterizes and shapes the human experience and is critical to the formation of identity. The dimensions of diversity are understood as the intersectionality of multiple factors including age, class, color, culture, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, immigration status, political ideology, race, religion, sex, and sexual orientation. Social workers appreciate that, as a consequence of difference, a person s life experiences may include oppression, poverty, marginalization, and alienation as well as privilege, power, and acclaim. Social workers at the foundation level: a. recognize the extent to which a culture s structures and values may oppress, marginalize, alienate, or create or enhance privilege and power; b. gain sufficient self-awareness to eliminate the influence of personal biases and values in working with diverse groups; c. recognize and communicate their understanding of the importance of difference in shaping life experiences; and d. view themselves as learners and engage those with whom they work as informants. Social workers at the advanced level: e. demonstrate culturally centered practice that recognizes the diversity that exists between, among, and within different groups. Educational Policy Advance human rights and social and economic justice. Each person, regardless of position in society, has basic human rights, such as freedom, safety, privacy, an adequate standard of living, health care, and education. Social workers recognize the global interconnections of oppression and are knowledgeable about theories of justice and strategies to promote human and civil rights. Social work incorporates social justice practices in 10

14 organizations, institutions, and society to ensure that these basic human rights are distributed equitably and without prejudice. Social workers at the foundation level: a. understand the forms and mechanisms of oppression and discrimination; b. advocate for human rights and social and economic justice; and c. engage in practices that advance social and economic justice. Social workers at the advanced level d. demonstrate leadership skills that advance human rights and social and economic justice globally. Educational Policy Engage in research-informed practice and practice-informed research. Social workers use practice experience to inform research, employ evidence-based interventions, evaluate their own practice, and use research findings to improve practice, policy, and social service delivery. Social workers comprehend quantitative and qualitative research and understand scientific and ethical approaches to building knowledge. Social workers at the foundation level: a. use practice experience to inform scientific inquiry and b. use research evidence to inform practice. Social workers at the advanced level: c. design, implement, and interpret evidence-based social work research d. engage clients and client systems as partners in the research process Educational Policy Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment. Social workers are knowledgeable about human behavior across the life course; the range of social systems in which people live; and the ways social systems promote or deter people in maintaining or achieving health and well-being. Social workers apply theories and knowledge from the liberal arts to understand biological, social, cultural, psychological, and spiritual development. Social workers at the foundation level: a. utilize conceptual frameworks to guide the processes of assessment, intervention, and evaluation; and b. critique and apply knowledge to understand person and environment. Social workers at the advanced level: c. select and apply appropriate theories of human behavior and social environment for the empowerment of and service to clients within various systems. 11

15 Educational Policy Engage in policy practice to advance social and economic wellbeing and to deliver effective social work services. Social work practitioners understand that policy affects service delivery, and they actively engage in policy practice. Social workers know the history and current structures of social policies and services; the role of policy in service delivery; and the role of practice in policy development. Social workers at the foundation level: a. analyze, formulate, and advocate for policies that advance social well-being; and b. collaborate with colleagues and clients for effective policy action. Social workers at the advanced level: c. evaluate the impact, intended and unintended, of global policies and regulations d. interpret societal trends in order to develop and promote the empowerment of vulnerable populations within social work practice. Educational Policy Respond to contexts that shape practice. Social workers are informed, resourceful, and proactive in responding to evolving organizational, community, and societal contexts at all levels of practice. Social workers recognize that the context of practice is dynamic, and use knowledge and skill to respond proactively. Social workers at the foundation level: a. continuously discover, appraise, and attend to changing locales, populations, scientific and technological developments, and emerging societal trends to provide relevant services; and b. provide leadership in promoting sustainable changes in service delivery and practice to improve the quality of social services. Social workers at the advanced level: c. assess the context of practice and design interventions that empower clients and influence social justice at the organizational, community, and societal levels. Educational Policy (a) (d) Engage, assess, intervene, and evaluate with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. Professional practice involves the dynamic and interactive processes of engagement, assessment, intervention, and evaluation at multiple levels. Social workers have the knowledge and skills to practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. Practice knowledge includes identifying, analyzing, and implementing evidence-based interventions designed to achieve client goals; using research and technological advances; evaluating program outcomes and practice effectiveness; developing, 12

16 analyzing, advocating, and providing leadership for policies and services; and promoting social and economic justice. Educational Policy (a) Engagement Social workers at the foundation level: i. substantively and affectively prepare for action with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities; ii. use empathy and other interpersonal skills; and iii. develop a mutually agreed-on focus of work and desired outcomes. Social workers at the advanced level: iv. differentially apply engagement strategies based on circumstances and changing practice dynamics Educational Policy (b) Assessment Social workers at the foundation level: i. collect, organize, and interpret client data; ii. assess client strengths and limitations; iii. develop mutually agreed-on intervention goals and objectives; and iv. select appropriate intervention strategies. Social workers at the advanced level: v. design appropriate assessment and planning strategies that empower service recipients at various contexts of practice. Educational Policy (c) Intervention Social workers at the foundation level: i. initiate actions to achieve organizational goals; ii. implement prevention interventions that enhance client capacities; iii. help clients resolve problems; iv. negotiate, mediate, and advocate for clients; and v. facilitate transitions and endings. Social workers at the advanced level: vi. implement the strategies that empower service recipients at various contexts of practice 13

17 Educational Policy (d) Evaluation Social workers at the foundation level: i. social workers critically analyze, monitor, and evaluate interventions. Social workers at the advanced level ii. design methods for evaluation of the interventions that empower service recipients at various contexts of practice. Program outcomes assessment Carver School of Social Work faculty members have selected the following seven measures to examine the overall effectiveness of the program: comprehensive examination (foundation and advanced), pass/fail rate on state licensure, rating scale for evaluation of field placement performance, exit interview, self-efficacy scale (foundation and advanced), alumni survey, and leadership positions/employment. Each of these instruments will be administered at key points in the students matriculation through the curriculum. See the table below for a timeline of instrument administration. Comprehensive examination. The foundation comprehensive examination is a direct measure that occurs once a student has successfully completed all courses in the foundation curriculum and the advanced comprehensive examination occurs once a student has successfully completed all the courses in the advanced curriculum. These two differing examinations are for the purpose of examining knowledge, values and practice behaviors acquired at the end of the foundation year and at the end of the advanced generalist year. The examination questions are linked to the practice behaviors and the practice behaviors are linked to the course in which the content is delivered. Thus, all questions assess practice behaviors and deliver outcomes used to inform faculty about curriculum content, knowledge acquisition and practice behaviors of foundation and advanced generalist students. 14

18 Students are expected to score at least a 70 on both exams in order to progress through and receive their diplomas. Specifically, students taking the foundation comprehensive exam must score 70 or greater to proceed to the advanced curriculum. If a student does not meet this minimum requirement, they may retake the exam every 30 days for a maximum of 3 attempts. The student will not progress to the advance year until the minimum score of 70 is achieved. Likewise, students taking the advanced comprehensive exam will score at least a 70 percent pass rate. If the student does not meet this minimum requirement, they may retake the exam every 30 days for a maximum of 3 attempts. Once the score of 70 or greater is achieved, the diploma will be awarded. Students scoring 90% or above on the comprehensive exams will be recognized during the annual pinning ceremony during graduation week. In addition, the foundation and advanced student who make the highest score on the respective comprehensive exam will also be given an award at the pinning ceremony. Rating scale for evaluation of field placement performance. The Rating Scale for Evaluation of Field Placement Performance rates students on their performance on all practice behaviors based on their performance in their field placement. There are two Rating Scales, one that evaluate the student s achievement of foundation practice behaviors and one that evaluates the student s achievement of advanced practice behaviors. The appropriate instrument is administered at the midpoint and completion for both the foundation and the advanced generalist years. Each competency and practice behavior is assessed by the Field Site Supervisor. Each competency has a list of practice behaviors that the Field Site Supervisor uses to measure the students performance. The competencies are scored for performance. Results are shared with the students via conference between student, supervisor 15

19 and field director. Results are shared with faculty for program assessment during the spring faculty retreat and assessment outcomes meeting. Self-assessment survey The second indirect program measurement instrument consists of two different self assessment scales. The first instrument is the Foundation Self-Assessment created Springfield College which assesses the foundation level practice behaviors and will be administered pre and post of the foundation curriculum. In addition, faculty utilized the Foundation Self-Assessment as a model to develop a self-assessment scale specific to our program by using our MSW Competencies and Advanced Practice Behaviors and is called the Advanced Self-Assessment. This instrument will also be administered pre and post, but at the advanced levels of the curriculum. The appropriate instrument (foundation or advanced) will be ed to students as they reach the appropriate time point in their studies. These instruments ask students to evaluate their confidence in their ability to carry out individual practice behaviors, select evidence to support their rating and then to list specific activities they were engaged in to support their selfassessment. This data provides a perspective about where the students started, the growth in learning, and how the student thinks that they have developed. Then, there can be a comparison between each of these scores to yield a possible statistical difference. Social justice and empowerment The Social Justice and Empowerment Scale is a program measure to assess the schools curriculum framework of social justice and empowerment. Foundation students will complete the instrument at the beginning and end of the foundation year and at the end of the advanced year. This allows the program to measure growth from the foundation curriculum and then again at the advanced curriculum. Advanced students will complete the instrument at the beginning and end 16

20 of their advanced year. The instrument consists for four subscales, Counselor Locus of Control, Social Worker Empowerment Scale, Social Justice and Advocacy Scale, and the Belief in a Just World. The Counselor Locus Control Scale developed by Koeske and Kirk (1995) measures the students perception of control in the work role of counselor. The Social Worker Empowerment Scale developed by Frans (1993), measures empowerment among social workers. The Social Justice and Advocacy Scale developed by Van Soest (1996), measures student commitment to client empowerment. The Belief in a Just World developed by Peplau (1975), measures the variable of believing the world is just. State licensure examination The graduate s result on the state licensure examination (pass/fail) and the number of attempts will be kept in a data base by the program on the outcomes assessment coordinator s computer. Students are entered into a data base during enrollment that includes personal (university is terminated after graduation) and FACEBOOK address. The outcomes assessment coordinator contacts graduates in 6 month increments until licensure is attained (if student plans to seek licensure). Results are used to inform program about success in preparing students to achieve licensure. ASWB provides aggregate data to indicate what areas (HBSE, Practice, etc.) a school s graduates demonstrate as strengths and/or weaknesses. Exit survey An exit survey is planned for every student leaving the program, either through graduation, dismissal or withdrawal. In addition to measuring program outcomes, the exit survey will assess how the program and institution may improve academic and support services to students. The instrument is planned as an online survey. The exit survey is an indirect measure but we intend to use this instrument to measure some of our identified learning outcomes. The survey assesses the 17

21 academic service environment in which the student participated, evaluates the student s perception of the learning environment and explores the student s plans to conduct mission or volunteer activities in their future. Leadership positions / employment Upon entry into the MSW program, you are expected to complete a promissory contract to provide the MSW program your employment location and responsibilities for a period of not less than 5 years upon graduation. This information is kept within a secure, password protected computer, and used only for assessment purposes. The data requested does not include social security number, but it does include, date of birth, age at graduation, race, gender and your student ID, contact information, agency name, supervising employers name and location of employment (address), work activities, and your willingness to supervise a student in the future if requested. The information is kept for immediate and future evaluation and is not shared with the Alumni or business offices. 18

22 Outcomes Administration Schedule INSTRUMENT AUGUST ENTRY JANUARY ENTRY FORMAT Entry Into Foundation Year Pre Foundation Self-Assessment August November Online Pre Social Justice and Empowerment August November Online Mid Point of Foundation Year Rating Scale for Evaluation of Field Placement (foundation) November April Paper Completion of Foundation Year Foundation Comprehensive Exam April November Paper Rating Scale for Evaluation of Field April November Paper Placement (foundation) Post Foundation Self- Assessment April November Online Mid Social Justice and Empowerment April November Online Entry Into Advanced Year Pre Advanced Self- Assessment (only for new students) August November Online Pre Social Justice and Empowerment August November Online Mid Point of Advanced Year Rating Scale for Evaluation of Field Placement Performance (advanced) November April Paper Completion of Advanced Year Post Advanced Self-Assessment April November Online Advanced Comprehensive Exam April November Paper Rating Scale for Evaluation of Field April November Paper Performance (advanced) Post Social Justice and Empowerment April November Online MSW Exit Survey April November Online Program content Master s of Social Work Curriculum The Carver School of Social Work and Counseling at Campbellsville University is committed to providing a comprehensive social work education to all who meet eligibility requirements. Those who have obtained approval from the MSW Program Admissions Committee will be expected to follow the course sequence outlined in this section of the handbook. 19

23 Upon meeting admittance criteria, the student will be assigned a social work faculty advisor. Each student is responsible for scheduling an appointment with their respective advisor to schedule graduate courses three weeks prior to the end of their current enrolled term. Students are advised to abide by one of the following sequence plans. If a student has issues that require an alternate sequence, they must seek counsel from their advisor prior to enrolling. The student must notify their advisor of their intent to pursue part time curriculum. Course Sequence MSW foundation (30 credit hours). The foundation year (first year) of the MSW program is for students that do not have an undergraduate degree in social work from a CSWE accredited undergraduate social work program. Baccalaureate level graduates that do not have the BSW yet seek the MSW degree are provided this option as a means to achieve their desired end, an MSW. This curriculum is offered in the evening and online and requires one year of continuous study to complete. The foundation year emphasizes history, practice, values and ethics, research, assessment, advocacy, diversity, policy analysis, evaluation and development. The foundation curriculum consists of 24 credit hours of specified courses taught by doctoral social work educators and 6 credit hours of practicum experience (450 clock hours). A student enrolled full time will complete the foundation curriculum in one year. A student enrolled in the part time program will complete the foundation curriculum in two years. There are two entry points to the foundation year of the MSW program, August and January. Students must complete all foundation courses before taking advanced courses. 20

24 Students begin the program with defined courses as presented in the following Curriculum Guide. A full time MSW degree seeking foundation student (60 credit hour) that begins their program in August will follow the curriculum guide for August entry. See following: The First Year of the 60 Credit Hour MSW Program AUGUST (G2) ENTRY FULL TIME Course Course MSW Program- Courses Titles Content Area Credits Number Graduate 2 (G2) (August October) 3 SWK510 Foundation Practicum I Required 3 SWK570 Cultural Competency Required Online 3 SWK547 Community and Organizational Practice Required Graduate 3 (G3) (October-December) *** *** Practicum will continue this term *** 3 SWK520 Human Development Required Online 3 SWK530 Research Required Graduate 4 (G4) (January-March) 3 SWK511 Foundation Practicum II Required 3 SWK545 Practice Foundation I Required 3 SWK Elective Required Online Graduate 5 (G5) (March-May) *** *** Practicum will continue this term *** 3 SWK546 Practice Foundation II Required 3 SWK575 Policy & Practice Required Online Graduate 6 (G6) (May-June) Optional 3 SWK Elective Elective Graduate 1 (G1) (July-August) Optional 3 SWK Elective Elective 21

25 2 nd Year of 60 Credit Hour Program OR Advanced Standing AUGUST (G2) ENTRY FULL TIME Course Course MSW Program- Courses Titles Content Area Credits Number Graduate 2 (G2) (August October) 3 SWK610 Advanced Practicum I Required 3 SWK615 World Problems and Advocacy Required 3 SWK560 Psychopathology Required Online Graduate 3 (G3) (October-December) *** *** Practicum will continue this term *** 3 SWK655 Evidence Based Practice Required 3 SWK665 Leadership & Supervision in Social Work Required Online Graduate 4 (G4) (January-March) 3 SWK611 Advanced Practicum II Required 3 SWK626 Advanced Practice with Children & Families Required 3 SWK Elective Online Graduate 5 (G5) (March-May) *** *** Practicum will continue this term *** 3 SWK650 Change Theory Required 3 SWK685 Community Development & Grant Writing Required Online Graduate 6 (G6) (May-June) Optional 3 SWK Elective Elective Graduate 1 (G1) (July-August) Optional 3 SWK Elective Elective 22

26 A full time MSW degree seeking foundation student (60 credit hour) that begins their program in January follows the curriculum guide for January entry. See following The First Year of the 60 Credit Hour MSW Program JANUARY (G4) ENTRY FULL TIME Course Course MSW Program- Courses Titles Content Area Credits Number Graduate 4 (G4) (January -March) 3 SWK510 Foundation Practicum I Required 3 SWK570 Cultural Competency/Introduction Required Online 3 SWK545 Foundation Practice I Required Graduate 5 (G5) (March-May) *** *** Practicum will continue this term *** 3 SWK546 Foundation Practice II Required 3 SWK575 Policy & Practice Required Online Graduate 6 (G6) (May-June) 3 SWK511 Foundation Practice II Required Graduate 1 (G1) (July-August)Optional *** *** Practicum will continue this term *** Graduate 2 (G2) (August-October) 3 SWK547 Community and Organizational Practice Required 3 SWK Elective Required Online Graduate 3 (G3) (October -December) 3 SWK530 Research Methods Required 3 SWk520 Human Development Required Online 23

27 2nd Year of 60 Credit Hour Program OR Advanced Standing JANUARY (G4) ENTRY FULL TIME Course Course MSW Program- Courses Titles Content Area Credits Number Graduate 4 (G4) (January -March) 3 SWK610 Advanced Practicum I Required 3 SWK626 Advanced Practice with Children & Families Required 3 SWK Elective Required Graduate 5 (G5) (March-May) *** *** Practicum will continue this term *** 3 SWK650 Change Theory Required 3 SWK685 Community Development and Grant Writing Required Online Graduate 6 (G6) (May-June) 3 SWK611 Advanced Practice II Required Graduate 1 (G1) (July-August)Optional *** *** Practicum will continue this term *** Graduate 2 (G2) (August-October) 3 SWK615 World Problems & Advocacy Required 3 SWK560 Psychopathology Required Online Graduate 3 (G3) (October -December) 3 SWK655 Evidence Based Practice Required 3 SWK665 Leadership & Supervision Required Online If a student enters the MSW as a Foundation student (60 credit hour program) in August as a part-time MSW degree seeking candidate the student will adhere to the curriculum guide that follows: The First Year Of The 60 credit Hour MSW Program AUGUST ENTRY PART TIME Course Course MSW Program- Courses Titles Content Credits Number Area Graduate 2 (G2) (August-October) 3 SWK570 Cultural Competency/Introduction Require Online Graduate 3 (G3) October-December) 3 SWK520 Human Development Required Online Graduate 4 (G4) (January-March) 3 SWK Elective Elective 24

28 Graduate 5 (G5) (March-May) 3 SWK575 Policy & Practice Required Online Graduate Term 6 (G6) (May-June) Optional 3 SWK Elective Elective Graduate Term 1 (G1) (July-August) Optional 3 SWK Elective Elective The Second Year Of The 60 credit Hour MSW Program AUGUST ENTRY PART TIME Course Course MSW Program- Course Titles Content Area Credits Number Graduate 2 (G2) (August-October) 3 SWK510 Foundation Practicum Required 3 SWK 547 Community and Organizational Practice Required Hybrid Graduate 3 (G3) (October-December) *** *** Field will continue this term *** 3 SWK530 Research Methods Required Hybrid Graduate 4(G4) (January-March) 3 SWK511 Foundation Practicum Required 3 SWK545 Foundation Practice I Required Graduate 5 (G5) (March-May) *** *** Field will continue this term *** 3 SWK546 Foundation Practice II Required Graduate 6 (G6) (May-June) Optional 3 SWK Elective Elective Graduate 1 (G1) (July-August) Optional 3 SWK Electives Elective If a student is in their third year of the MSW program as a part-time student (having entered the program as a foundation student (60 credit hour program) they continue following the curriculum guide below to complete their third and final (4 th ) year. In addition, if a student is enrolled in the Advanced Standing program (30 credit hours) as a parttime MSW degree seeking candidate they also follow the curriculum guide presented as follows. 25

29 3 rd Year of 60 Credit Hour Program OR 1st Year of Advanced Standing PART-TIME AUGUST ENTRY Course Course MSW Program- Course Titles Content Area Credits Number Graduate 2 (G2) (August-October) 3 SWK615 World Problems & Advocacy Required Graduate 3 (G3) (October-December) 3 SWK665 Leadership & Supervision in Social Work Required Online Graduate 4 (G4) (January-March) 3 SWK655 Practice and Program Research Required Online Graduate 5 (G5) (March-May) 3 SWK685 Community Development & Grant Writing Required Online Graduate 6 (G6) (May-June) Optional 3 SWK Elective Elective Graduate 1 (G1) (July-August) Optional 3 SWK Elective Elective 4 th Year of 60 Credit Hour Program OR 2 nd Year Advanced Standing PART-TIME AUGUST ENTRY Course Course MSW Program- Course Titles Content Area Credits Number Graduate 2 (G2) (August-October) 3 SWK610 Advanced Practicum Required 3 SWK560 Psychopathology Required Online Graduate 3 (G3) (October-December) *** *** Note Field will be continued to this term *** 3 SWK626 Advanced Practice with Children & Families Required Hybrid Graduate 4 (G4) (January-March) 3 SWK610 Advanced practicum Required 3 SWK Elective Elective Graduate 5 (G5) (March-May) *** *** Note field will be continued to this term *** 3 SWK650 Change Theory Elective Required Graduate 6 (G6) (May-June) Optional 3 SWK Elective Elective Graduate 1 (G1) (July-August) Optional 3 SWK Elective Elective 26

30 If a student enters the MSW program as a Foundation student (60 credit hour program) in January as a part-time degree seeking candidate the student will adhere to the curriculum guide that follows: The First Year Of The 60 Credit Hour MSW Program JANUARY ENTRY PART-TIME Course Course MSW Program- Courses Titles Content Area Credits Number Graduate 4 (G4) (January-March) 3 SWK570 Cultural Competency/Introduction Require Online Graduate 5 (G5) (March-May) 3 SWK575 Policy & Practice Required Online Graduate 6 (G6) (May-June) Optional 3 SWK Elective Elective Graduate 1 (G1) (July-August) Optional 3 SWK Elective Elective Graduate 2 (G2) (August-October) 3 SWK Elective Elective Graduate 3 (G3) (October-December) 3 SWK520 Human Development Required Online Second Year of the 60 Credit Hour MSW Program JANUARY ENTRY PART-TIME Course Course MSW Program- Course Titles Content Area Credits Number Graduate 4 (G4) (January-March) 3 SWK510 Foundation Practicum Required 3 SWK 545 Foundation Practice I Required Graduate 5 (G5) (March-May) ** *** Field will continue this term *** * 3 SWK545 Foundation Practice II Required Graduate 6 (G6) (May-June) Optional 3 SWK Elective Elective Graduate 1 (G1) (July-August) Optional 3 SWK Elective Elective Graduate 2 (G2) (August-October) 3 SWK511 Foundation Practicum Required 3 SWK547 Community and Organizational Practice Required Hybrid 27

31 Graduate 3 (G3) (October-December) ** *** Field will continue this term *** * 3 SWK530 Research Methods Required Hybrid 3 rd Year of 60 Credit Hour Program OR Advanced Standing 1 st year JANUARY ENTRY PART-TIME Course Course MSW Program- Course Titles Content Area Credits Number Graduate 4 (G4) (January -March) 3 SWK655 Practice and Program Research Required Hybrid Graduate 5 (G5) (March-May) 3 SWK685 Community Development and Grant Writing Required Online Graduate 6 (G6) (May-June)Optional 3 SWK Elective Elective Graduate 1 (G1) (July -August)Optional 3 SWK Elective Elective Graduate 2 (G2) (August- October) 3 SWK615 World Problems & Advocacy Required Graduate 3 (G3) (October-December) 3 SWK665 Leadership & Supervision Required Online 4 th Year of 60 Credit Hour Program OR 2 nd Year Advanced Standing JANUARY ENTRY PART-TIME Course Course MSW Program- Course Titles Content Area Credits Number Graduate 4 (G4) (January-March) 3 SWK610 Advanced Practicum Required 3 SWK Elective Required Graduate 5 (G5) (March-May) *** *** Note Field will be continued to this term *** 3 SWK650 Change Theory Required Hybrid Graduate 6 (G6) (May-June) 3 SWK Elective Elective Graduate 1 (G1) (July-August)Optional 3 SWK Elective Elective Graduate 2 (G2) (August -October) 3 SWK611 Advanced Practicum Required 28

32 3 SWK560 Psychopathology Required Online Graduate 3 (G3) (October-December) *** *** Note field will be continued to this term *** 3 SWK626 Advanced Practice with Children & Families Required Hybrid 29

33 The full 2-year Masters in Social Work is a 60 credit-hour program that is structured as follows: Foundation Course # Course Title Credit hr. SWK510 Foundation Practicum I (225 clock 3 hours) SWK 511 Foundation Practicum II (225 clock hours) 3 SWK520 Human Development 3 SWK530 Research 3 SWK545 Practice Foundation I 3 SWK546 Practice Foundation II 3 SWK 547 Community and Organizational 3 SWK570 Cultural Competency 3 SWK575 Policy & Practice 3 SWK Elective 3 Total hours for foundation 30 Advanced Standing SWK610 Advanced Practicum I (225 clock hours) 3 SWK611 Advanced Practicum II (225 clock hours) 3 SWK560 Psychopathology 3 SWK615 World Problems & Advocacy 3 SWK650 Change Theory 3 SWK655 Evidence Based Practice 3 SWK626 Advanced Practice with Children & Families 3 SWK665 Leadership and Supervision in Social Work 3 SWK685 Community Development & Grant Writing 3 SWK Elective 3 30 Elective Options SWK630 Global Policies & Social Programming 3 SWK681 Addictions 3 SWK581 Ethics, Legal and Professional Issues 3 SED 504 Emotional Disturbance & Behavioral 3 Disorders SED 503 Introduction to Special Education 3 BA 613 Managerial Decision Making 3 30

34 The full 2-year Masters in Science of Social Work is a 60 credit-hour program that is structured with 30 credit-hours of foundation courses (including field), 30 credit hours of advance standing courses (including advanced field). The MSW program requires students to take one elective for the foundation year and one elective for the advanced year. This provides students an opportunity to explore one or more particular topics of interest to complement and expand on the advance generalist concentration. The selection of elective courses is made in consultation with the student s academic advisor. Course Descriptions SWK 510 Foundation Practicum I(3 credits each) Field Education is designed, coordinated, supervised, and evaluated on the basis of criteria by which students demonstrate the achievement of foundation generalist practice social work program competencies and corresponding practice behaviors. Students will have the opportunity to integrate social work knowledge, ethics, and skills in a social work practice environment under the supervision of an MSW level social worker. The course requires completion of 225 hours of field education at an approved practicum setting that meets the criteria for social work field education as stated by the Council on Social Work Education. SWK 511 Foundation Practicum II(3 credits) Field Education is designed, coordinated, supervised, and evaluated on the basis of criteria by which students demonstrate the achievement of foundation generalist practice social work program competencies and corresponding practice behaviors. Students will have the opportunity to integrate social work knowledge, ethics, and skills in a social work practice environment under the supervision of an MSW level social worker. The course requires completion of 225 hours of field education at an approved practicum setting that meets the criteria for social work field education as stated by the Council on Social Work Education. 31

35 SWK520 Human Development (3 credits) This course presents a thorough survey of the life cycle from early childhood to death. Topics include life-cycle theories of development, developmental tasks, normal-abnormal behavior, models of moral, intellectual, social and physical development and learning theories. Strategies resulting from theory and treatment models for specific concerns in the life cycle will be emphasized. SWK530 Research Methods (3 credits) The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of research design. This overview consists of understanding the preliminary considerations that go into selecting a qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods research design. These include knowing the definition for these different approaches, considering philosophical worldviews, reviewing the literature, understanding the use of theory, anticipating ethical issues, and developing writing strategies. This course provides students with the basic skills to critically evaluate and analyze scientific research and conduct computer literature searches and reviews. SWK545 Practice Foundation I (3 credits) This course provides basic skills necessary to perform generalist social work practice with individuals and families from differing social, cultural, racial, religious, spiritual, and class backgrounds with an emphasis on empowerment and social justice. The problem solving process is introduced and practiced using a strengths/empowerment model as the foundation for intervention. This course explores all system levels but primarily focuses practice on individual and family systems. Student will gain skills in exploring, assessment, planning, developing case plans, evaluation and termination. 32

36 SWK 546 Practice Foundation II (3 credit hours) This social work foundation course builds upon Foundation Practice I by continuing with the families component of practice and then progressing to group social work practice. This course prepares students with knowledge and skills in developing, conducting and evaluating interventions with families and groups within social work practice with an empowerment emphasis. Specifically, this course will prepare students to engage and interact with families within a therapeutic setting, as well as the ability to develop, conduct, lead and evaluate various types of groups within social work practice. Students will demonstrate the ability to evaluate and intervene at these levels ethically and competently. SWK 547 Community and Organizational Practice (3 credits) This social work foundation course prepares students with the knowledge and skills to assess, develop, and implement interventions within macro systems from an empowerment perspective. This course prepares the graduate to explore macro systems, develop a service, program to address a system of need within an organization or a community. This transition is a building process that progresses from program feasibility to service delivery to evaluation of the service in an effort to determine the impact of the service on the population in need. SWK570 Cultural Competencies (3 credits) The course is designed to address societal changes, influences and trends, human roles, societal subgroups, social mores, and diversity of life-styles. Other course content includes social change and individual/societal responses, multi-cultural issues, religion, racial issues, ethnicity, gender issues, sexual orientation, aging issues, subgroup cultural communication patterns, and methods of addressing the provision of services for these diverse groups. 33

37 SWK575 Policy & Practice (3 credits) This interactive course will examine current social welfare policy and explore how social workers can become agents of change at the local, state, national, and international level. Historical and current patterns of the social service delivery system will be analyzed to gain insight about the relationship between social policy and social work practice. Social work roles that lead to empowerment will be highlighted. SWK 610 Advanced Practicum I (3 credit hours each) Field Education is designed, coordinated, supervised, and evaluated on the basis of criteria by which students demonstrate the achievement of advanced generalist practice social work program competencies and corresponding practice behaviors. Students will have the opportunity to integrate social work knowledge, ethics, and skills in a social work practice environment under the supervision of an MSW level social worker. The course requires completion of 225 hours of field education at an approved practicum setting that meets the criteria for social work field education as stated by the Council on Social Work Education. SWK 611 Advanced Practice II (3 credit hours each) Field Education is designed, coordinated, supervised, and evaluated on the basis of criteria by which students demonstrate the achievement of advanced generalist practice social work program competencies and corresponding practice behaviors. Students will have the opportunity to integrate social work knowledge, ethics, and skills in a social work practice environment under the supervision of an MSW level social worker. The course requires completion of 225 hours of field education at an approved practicum setting that meets the criteria for social work field education as stated by the Council on Social Work Education. 34

38 SWK 560 Psychopathology (3 credits) This course is an overview of contemporary perspectives on child and adult psychological disorders. Course content includes: Training in the use of the DSM-IV diagnostic system; examination of the role of culture, ethnicity, gender, and social class in symptom formation and the experience of illness and critical examination of these issues in clinical application of the DSM-IV. SWK615 World Problems & Advocacy (3 credits) Students will assess global problems and examine the various dimensions of globalization; including, global concerns within the social welfare arena and how to advocate within. Through a social justice lens, students will critically evaluate the efficacy with which the social work profession lives up to its social justice mandate within the global context. The goal is to equip students with the tools necessary to identify, critically think, and address current global social issues and identity their roles and responsibilities as a global citizen and a Christian servant. SWK 626 Advanced Practice With Children and Families (3 credit hours) Theories, methods, and techniques of intervention with children and families are the focus of this course. Emphasis is placed on a multidimensional view of intervention with children and family systems, giving attention to the social development of the family along with cognitive, behavioral, organic, educational, and environmental issues. Coordination of services with agencies, treatment and assessment instruments with this population are introduced and utilized within this course. SWK650 Change Theory (3 credits) This advanced practice course will cover Cognitive Behavioral Theory and Solution-Focused Treatment from theory to practice. Specifically, students will learn about the theoretical underpinnings of these therapies and their linkage to other therapies such as Narrative Therapy. 35

39 Students will learn the skill set specific to each of these therapies and will learn to apply these skills within a therapeutic setting. Although there is an exploration of the theoretical concepts related to these therapies, the primary focus will be on the student s acquisitions of the skills specific to Cognitive Behavioral Theory and Solution-Focused Treatment. SWK655 Evidence Based Practice (3 credits) This course aims to introduce practitioners to principles of evidence-based practice. The course prepares students to engage in evidence-based practice, providing the skills needed to critically evaluate new information that is available from research and professional consensus statements. The course provides skills for integrating this new information into the students own, personalized approach to practice. Students develop an understanding of some of basic quantitative and qualitative research designs and methods appropriate for answering policy and practice questions. In appraising the evidence and crafting solutions to questions, students will examine the data from a scientific viewpoint and consider the extent to which the research findings can be applied to diverse populations. SWK665 Leadership and Supervision in Social Work (3 credits) This course provides an overview of practice models and skills used in social work supervision, consultation, and leadership from international and domestic theoretical perspectives. Although the course emphasizes principles and practices of first-line supervision, it also introduces leadership concepts and skills for supervisors and program managers engaged in team building, program or organizational innovation, group decision-making, and mediating intra-staff conflict as well as conflict between staff and administration. SWK685 Community Development & Grant Writing (3 credits) This course seeks to deepen and expand the student s knowledge and understanding of community-based organizing and economic development and how they can be combined through 36

40 community-building strategies that are shaped by participative organizing and advocacy. Students will receive grounding in the factors underlying community distress: social, political, and economic, and explore managing financial resources, principles of philanthropy, fund raising planning and management, grant writing, and stewardship/accountability requirements. Admissions Requirements For The MSW Program Admission 1. Applicants must submit a completed University graduate application form. 2. Applicants must submit a completed Carver School MSW Graduate Program application form. 3. Applicants must have completed a Baccalaureate Degree with a minimum of 15 hours of liberal arts education 4. Applicants must submit official transcripts of all college work from accredited institutions (both undergraduate and graduate) confirming a minimum overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. 5. Applicants seeking Advanced Standing must have completed a Baccalaureate Social Work Degree at a CSWE accredited program. a. If the student does not have the required 3.0 undergraduate GPA, they may apply but must take a Carver School of Social Work competency exam and score at least a 70%. 6. International students must have a 2.3 computer generated or a 550 paper generated TOEFEL (Test of English as Foreign Language). 7. Applicants must submit three recommendations using the standardized social work program recommendation form as presented in the M.S.W. program application packet. 37

41 8. Applicants must submit a signed statement of understanding affirming the support for NASW Code of Ethics and the standards of this MSW program. 9. Applicants must type and submit a minimum 1000 word essay indicating why they wish to practice professional social work and be considered for acceptance in this program. 10. Applicants must provide a statement indicating whether they have a legal history which contains a misdemeanor or felony conviction. Admission notification Applicants will receive notification of acceptance once all admission requirements are met. Applicants are advised to contact the Carver School of Social Work & Counseling occasionally to monitor the progress toward the completion of their application materials (letter of recommendation, transcripts and so forth) prior to receiving official notification of status. Foundation and Advanced Applicants having graduated from a Council on Social Work Education accredited baccalaureate program (or CSWE BSW program approved for Candidacy) may seek enrollment in the advanced standing (30 credit hour) MSW program. No other undergraduate degree is considered for advanced standing; however, all liberal arts undergraduate degrees are considered applicable to the MSW Foundation program (60 credit hour). Student advising 1. Students are assigned a Social Work Program Advisor at the time of acceptance in the program. 2. Students are required to register for the courses as laid out in the curriculum plan included in their acceptance letter and listed in the MSW Student Handbook. If there are any questions regarding registration, it is recommended the student schedule an advising conference with his/her faculty advisor prior to course registration (this conference can occur face-to-face or through the use of technology). 38

42 Field practicum information Students are required to contact Darrell Locke, Field Director (270) or to discuss possible field practicum placements. Please ensure prior to contacting the Field Director that you have completed and submitted the Field Practicum Information Form included in your application materials. The Field Director will consider placements. Students will be assessed on the basis of personal characteristics, behavioral traits, individual interests, and educational performance. Students will meet with the Field Director to discuss various placement opportunities. The student will then be referred to the agency/ies to be interviewed. Following the pre-placement interview, the student, agency representative, and University Field Director will make a determination as to the appropriateness of the placement. Transfer credit Students accepted to Campbellsville University s MSW 60 hour program may request the transfer of up to 30 hours of equivalent foundation coursework earned from a Council on Social Work Education accredited graduate social work program (or in candidacy with) that is equivalent to our foundation year. Only courses taken with grades of B or better will be considered. To be considered, the student must: 1. Submit their final field evaluation from their foundation year. 2. Supply their academic advisor with: (please contact Misty Willis at the Carver School to identify your advisor if unknown) a. A graduate transcript of courses completed (this does not have to be official at this time). b. The course syllabus for the course you have taken previous and are seeking transfer or, if the syllabus is not available, the catalog description of the course as printed on the university website or catalog. 39

43 3. Submit completed course substitution forms located on the CU website at: Students in the 60 hour program may transfer up to 12 hours of non-social work graduate level courses. Only courses with grades of B or better will be considered. To be considered, the must: 1. Supply their academic advisor with: (please contact Misty Willis at the Carver School to identify your advisor if unknown) a. A graduate transcript of courses completed (this does not have to be official at this time). b. The course syllabus for the course you have taken previous and are seeking transfer or, if the syllabus is not available, the catalog description of the course as printed on the university website or catalog. 2. Submit completed course substitution forms located on the CU website at: Students seeking entry into the advanced standing program (30 hours) may apply for the transfer of a maximum 6 credit hours of graduate level social work courses into this program. 1. Supply their academic advisor with: (please contact Misty Willis at the Carver School to identify your advisor if unknown) a. A graduate transcript of courses completed (this does not have to be official at this time). b. The course syllabus for the course you have taken previous and are seeking transfer or, if the syllabus is not available, the catalog description of the course as printed on the university website or catalog. 40

44 2. Submit completed course substitution forms located on the CU website at: Life experiences credit There is no credit given for life experiences or previous work experience to social work students as substitutions for curriculum or field requirements. Orientation The faculty and staff of the Carver School of Social Work offer an orientation for both foundation and advanced standing students. This orientation provides students an opportunity to meet faculty, staff, advisor and other classmates, learn about a variety of student services, receive training to access online courses, library resources, and APA formatting, and complete initial outcomes assessment instruments. Attendance at the orientation provides vital information to promote your successful navigation and completion of the program and is therefore required at the both the foundation and advanced years of the program. Academic Policies And Standards Terminating student enrollment Students may be dismissed from the program for the following reasons: 1. Violation of professional social work ethical behavior (governed by NASW code of ethics and enforced by MSW faculty). 2. Two consecutive terms of a GPA below Student obtains a D or F in a course 4. Violation of honesty (plagiarism, cheating on examinations, submitting others work as their own, deceptive practices, etc.). 5. Failure to achieve a Field Education rating of satisfactory or greater during any term of enrollment. 41

45 6. Absence of enrollment in two or more consecutive terms. Non-academic behavior MSW students, at a minimum, are expected to follow the University behavioral conduct code (see Student Handbook, Philosophy of Behavior, pg. 38). In addition, MSW students are expected to adhere to the NASW Code of Ethics. Students accused or suspected of violating the University Code or the NASW Code of Ethics will be referred to the University Judicial Council and/or the MSW Program Committee for review. Sanctions may range from a verbal reprimand to University dismissal, dependent upon the severity of the violation. The following constitute examples for which termination from the program will be seriously considered: 1) Violation of the intent/spirit of the NASW Code of Ethics and professional social work values. For example, if there is: a) failure to respect peers or clients who represent diversity as identified in the Curriculum Policy Statement of the Council on Social Work Education b) breach of confidentiality c) professional relationship boundary violation d) breach of honesty e) plagiarism 2) Impaired performance secondary to alcohol and/or substance abuse. 3) Criminal conviction while a student within this program 4) Mental impairment that interferes with the completion of program requirements. If the Social Work MSW Program Committee identifies issues of concern related to student performance as described above, the student will be notified in writing of the issues of concern 42

46 and will be invited to present his/her views to the committee, depending upon the nature of the issue. Decisions of the committee may include: 1. Continuance in the program 2. Provisional continuance in the program; continuance will be permitted provided specific criteria are met within a specified time frame. The criteria will be specified in writing and a follow-up meeting will be held to consider whether the criteria have been met. 3. Termination from the social work program. 4. Recommendation to the University Judicial Council for termination from the University. Students rights and responsibilities All students entering the MSW program at Campbellsville University have the right: 1. To be treated with dignity and respect: 2. To fair and impartial treatment relative to issues of admission, continuance and termination in the social work program: 3. To inclusion in the decision-making process related to curriculum and program issues through the student representative to the division: 4. To participate in the social work student organization: All Social work students have the following responsibilities: 1. To uphold the NASW code of ethics (Appendix B of the MSW Student Handbook); 2. To be knowledgeable of the Curriculum Policy Statement of the Council on Social Work Education (Appendix A in the MSW Student Handbook); 3. To uphold the course policies as described in Academic Policies and Standards found in the MSW Student Handbook; 43

47 4. To be an active participant in the learning process and the development of the professional self which includes values, attitudes, self-awareness and professional skills; Grade requirements 1. Students cannot graduate more than 2 C grades and therefore must repeat courses if necessary to meet this minimum graduation requirement. 2. Students may only take any one course a maximum of two times to make an acceptable grade. 3. Students must have an overall GPA of 3.0 to graduate from the MSW program. Course Policies Student class participation and attendance Social work students are required to attend ALL class sessions. Professional functioning typically involves collegial sharing and peer support. By being present in class students develop a commitment to, and a skill in, mutual problem solving. Each social work class builds on the previous material, which further enhances the need for consistent attendance. Social work is a professional degree that trains students to become professional in the workplace. It is important for students to begin practicing a good work ethic in the classroom that will be essential for field practicum and later employment. For this reason, class attendance is mandatory. If you are absent from class two times, Carver School utilizes the university policy regarding attendance. Specifically, two absences in an academic term will result in the student being withdrawn from the course with a grade of WA (Withdrawn-Absenteeism). A grade of WA will earn zero quality points as calculated for GPA purposes. Tardiness is not acceptable behavior. A student who comes to class tardy three times will receive one class absence. 44

48 Classroom behavior Student social workers are expected to learn collegiality and to develop listening skills. Professional collegiality demands respect for another s viewpoints and statements. Listening is both a skill and an art that requires fostering and ongoing practice. In class and field, social work students are to demonstrate collegiality and an ability to listen. Side conversations, dozing, doing homework, etc., while an instructor, guest speaker, or fellow student is talking is impolite and inappropriate. Student Students are required to set up, utilize and regularly check their Campbellsville University student account. This address is linked to your courses in Tiger Net as well as Moodle and will be utilized by faculty and staff to communicate vital information to you throughout your studies here at Carver School. Student papers Effective written expression is essential for professional practitioners whose records often decide a client s fate, as in court and medical cases. Thus, students are expected to always present their ideas clearly and properly. Grammar, punctuation and spelling are to be correct in all papers submitted. Papers are to be typed, double-spaced and conform to professional standards of writing. Papers not conforming to these standards of style and exactness will be returned without a grade. Papers demonstrating serious deficiencies in common English usage also will be returned without a grade. The required writing style is that of the American Psychology Association (APA). Academic dishonesty Academic dishonesty falls into one of two categories: cheating and plagiarism. (a) Cheating is the violation of classroom rules of honesty with respect to examinations and 45

49 assignments. Any student helping another student cheat is as guilty as the student assisted. If you cheat, your professor reserves the right to grant you a failure for the assignment or the course, and your case will be reported to the Dean of the Carver School of Social Work. (b) According to the Carver School of Social Work and Counseling, plagiarism is defined as representing or repeating the words or ideas of someone else as one s own in any academic exercise. Therefore, all writing you do for a course must be your own and must be exclusively for this course, unless the professor stipulates differently. Pay special attention to the accuracy of the quotations, paraphrases, summaries, and documentation practices you use in your assignments. If you have any questions about plagiarism, please ask your professor. If you plagiarize, your professor reserves the right to grant you a failure for the assignment or the course, and your case will be reported to the Dean of the Carver School of Social Work. Late assignments and exams Students are required to submit assignments at the beginning of the classroom period on the identified due date. Late work policy will be determined for each course by professor. Catastrophic circumstances that might occur on an exam day will be individually evaluated by the classroom instructor. Incomplete grades When a student is unable to complete all requirements for a course by the end of the term, an incomplete grade assignment may be reviewed and approved by the instructor. Upon review and approval, the student may request up to 6 months to complete the course. The student and instructor will complete the Incomplete Course Agreement describing the course requirements that need to be completed for a final grade. The student will contact their instructor to request an incomplete grade and to make arrangements for completing course requirements by 46

50 the deadline. A student who does not complete the required assignments by the agreed upon timeframe will receive a failing grade (F) for the course. Appeal of non-academic behavior sanctions follows: The student who is dissatisfied with the decision of the committee may file a grievance as If a student wishes to file an appeal of a decision made by the MSW Program Committee for issues such as continuance or termination the student due to violation of a non-academic nature (listed above) is directed to file a written grievance with the MSW Program Committee and schedule a hearing with the respective student and the committee members. The student is encouraged to include a fellow student or faculty member of their choice to accompany the student to the hearing. No legal council is necessary or permitted. The MSW Program Committee will send written request for the Vice President for Academic Affairs of the University to participate in the hearing as well. The Vice President for Academic Affairs serves as an advocate for the University. Grievance and appeals Academic grievances regarding a grade the student feels he/she received unjustly should follow grievance procedure as follows: Steps for process: 1. File a letter of appeal with the faculty of the respective course in which you have a grade dispute within 5 days of grade receipt. Send a copy of the letter to the Dean of the Carver School of Social Work and Counseling. 2. Schedule an appointment with your instructor and meet face to face or through SKYPE, or alternative technology approved by you and the instructor. 3. If satisfactory resolution is not reached between you and the instructor you must notify the Dean within 5 days of discussion with your instructor. Make sure you have written confirmation that the Dean is aware of your appeal and keep all documentation related to the appeal. 47

51 4. If you wish to appeal the final decision of the Dean you may appeal to the Graduate Council and Vice President for Academic Affairs within 5 days of the Deans notification to you about the Programs decision. The Graduate Council will then determine whether a hearing is necessary. If a hearing is necessary, the Graduate Council will hear the appeal. The decision of the Graduate Council is final. Student Organizations Phi Alpha Honor Society XI Omega Phi Alpha According to Phi Alpha promotional literature, The purpose of XI Omega Phi Alpha is to provide a closer bond among students of social work and to promote humanitarian goals and ideals. Phi alpha fosters high standards of education for social workers and invites into its membership, those who have attained excellence in scholarship and achievement in social work. A graduate student is eligible for membership after achieving the following national requirements. 1. Students they must have completed 9 semester hours of required social work courses 2. Achieved a minimum grade point average of 3.75 (based on a 4.0 scale) NASW (National Association of Social Workers) The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is the largest organization of professional social workers in the world. NASW serves over 155,000 social workers in 55 chapters throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and abroad. Founded in 1955, the NASW is the most recognized membership organization of professional social workers in the world. The Association promotes, develops and protects the practice of social work and social workers. NASW also seeks to enhance the well being of individuals, families and communities through its work and advocacy. MSW students are expected to join NASW and participate in their local branch meetings and programs. Membership will serve to enhance understanding of the profession as well as strengthen socialization into the profession. NASW is a rich resource for students, making available to them web site information on scholarships, news, student liability insurance, and policies of the profession. The numerous books and journals available through the association can serve as invaluable reference material for student projects and papers (WKU website: 48

52 In addition to the many benefits of NASW membership, students enrolled in practicum are required to carry malpractice insurance coverage. For an additional fee, this coverage is available to student members at a reduced cost through the NASW membership. Social work club The student organization, known as the Social Work Club, meets monthly, currently on Thursday afternoons at 3:30.This club, composed primarily of social work students, was established to provide the social work student with peer interaction, extracurricular education and activity, and an opportunity to participate in community service. Membership dues are decided at the first meeting of the academic school calendar. Officers are elected at the last meeting of the academic year and are expected to serve for one year. Members of the social work club are expected to attend the monthly meetings, participate in committee service, assist in fund raising and participate in service projects. The monthly meetings are held in the Carver School Building or Technology Center. Each meeting typically includes professional social workers as a guest speaker; a business meeting with discussion on various topics; refreshments and socialization. All social work majors are highly encouraged to join and participate in the social work club. To learn about current activities, log into and add CU Switch as a friend. Dean s dialog and dinner A second opportunity for students to share ideas and contribute to this program is available during a semester event called, the Dean s Dialog and Dinner. This event is scheduled one evening in the fall term and one evening in the spring term. The Dean host s the foundation and advanced cohorts as differing groups during an evening when an on-campus class is scheduled. A light dinner and drink are provided by the Dean during this time. 49

53 During this time, students are encouraged to share ideas, accolades and/or concerns with classmates, instructors and administration. During the Dean s meeting students will learn about employment and volunteer opportunities, program decisions, evaluation outcomes conducted by the program and any revisions under review. Student representative The MSW students have an opportunity to elect an MSW Student Representative. The Student Representative is elected by the student body in an election held during the first month of classes in the fall. The Student Representative is welcome to attend faculty meetings monthly but expected to attend at least one faculty meeting a semester. This elected position is to convey student ideas and involvement in formulating & modifying of policies of the program. Advisory board The Social Work Program functions with the assistance of an advisory board. The board is composed of at least six social service professionals, four social work students (BSW and MSW club officers), the social work faculty, and the Dean of the Carver School of Social Work and Counseling. The purpose of the advisory board is to guide the Social Work Program toward continued improvements in curriculum development, student education and mission fulfillment. Non-Discrimination The Master s of Social Work Program at Campbellsville University is committed to Affirmative Action and providing equal educational opportunities without regard to race, ethnicity, nationality, color, gender, age, creed, disability, religion, political affiliation, or sexual orientation. The MSW Program does not discriminate on the basis of any of the aforementioned characteristics in policies relating to student admissions and all academic endeavors relevant to the pursuit of the MSW degree. 50

54 Campbellsville University disability statement Campbellsville University is committed to reasonable accommodations for students who have documented physical and learning disabilities, as well as medical and emotional conditions. If you have a documented disability or condition of this nature, you may be eligible for disability services. Documentation must be from a licensed professional and current in terms of assessment. Please contact the Coordinator of Disability Services at to inquire about services. 51

55 Social Work Faculty & Staff Darlene Eastridge, Ph.D., MSSW, M. A. Ed., LCSW Dean, Carver School of Social Work / [email protected] Helen Mudd, Ph.D., MSSW Director of BSW Program / [email protected] Michelle Tucker, Ph.D, Assistant Director of MSW Program Assistant Professor of Social Work / [email protected] Darrell Locke, MSSW, CSW Director of Field Education Assistant Professor Jennifer Lanham, Ph.D., LCSW Assistant Professor /[email protected] Debbie Carter, MSSW, LCSW / [email protected] Japheth Jaoko, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Social Work / [email protected] Candace Hansford, Ph.D., MSSW Associate Professor of Social Work / [email protected] Renee Sartin, MSW Assistant Professor / [email protected] Juanita Grundy Outcomes Assessment Coordinator [email protected] Misty Willis Carver School of Social Work Secretary / [email protected] 52

56 Appendix A 201 KAR 23:080. Code of ethical conduct. KENTUCKY LICENSURE CODE OF ETHICS RELATES TO: KRS (1)(g) STATUTORY AUTHORITY: KRS (3), (1)(g) NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY: KRS (1)(g) provides that the board may take disciplinary action against an applicant or licensee who has violated the code of ethical conduct as set forth by the board by promulgation of an administrative regulation. This administrative regulation establishes the code of ethical conduct. Section 1. Definitions. (1) "Client" means: (a) An individual, family, or group who directly receives social work services from a social worker; (b) A corporate entity or other organization if the contract is to provide a social work service of benefit directly to the corporate entity or organization; or (c) A legal guardian who is responsible for making decisions relative to the provision of services for a minor or legally incompetent adult. (2) A person identified as a client pursuant to subsection (1) of this definition shall be deemed to continue to be a client for a period of five (5) years following the last date of service rendered to the person. (3) "Dual relationship" means a social, business, or personal relationship between a social worker and a client that coexists with the professional-client relationship between the social worker and the client. Section 2. Client Relationships. (1) A legal guardian of a minor or legally incompetent adult shall be considered the client for the purpose of making decisions relative to the provision of services for the minor or legally incompetent adult. (2) The minor or legally incompetent adult shall be considered the client for an issue that: (a) Directly affects the physical or emotional safety of the individual, including a prohibited relationship; or (b) Is specifically reserved to the individual and agreed to by the guardian prior to the rendering of the service. (3) A client who directly receives the social work service shall be deemed to continue to be a client for a period of five (5) years following the last date of service actually rendered. Section 3. Responsibility to Clients. (1) A social worker shall promote the well-being of a client and, if required by law, the safety and well-being of an individual whose life might be affected by the client's behavior or circumstance. (2) A social worker shall not illegally discriminate against an individual. (3) A social worker shall not provide a service outside his scope of practice as established in 201 KAR 23:060. (4) A social worker shall notify a client of the regulatory authority of the board by displaying a written notice in public view in the social worker's office or service site. The notice shall contain the: (a) Name of the social worker; (b) Type of social work license; (c) License number of the social worker; and (d) Name, address, and telephone number of the board. 53

57 (5) A social worker shall confine his practice to a condition imposed upon his license by a state or federal authority and shall not practice as a social worker as defined in KRS if his license has been suspended or revoked. (6) A social worker shall provide a service to a client in a manner that is respectful and appreciative of the client's culture. (7) A social worker shall not refer a client or delegate a service to a provider whom the social worker has reason to believe is not qualified to perform a professional service. (8) A social worker shall provide a service to a client in the least restrictive mode of care. Section 4. Informed Consent. (1) A social worker shall obtain informed consent from the client or his legal guardian in writing to provide a social work service. To obtain informed consent, a social worker shall inform the client of the following: (a) The client's condition; (b) The recommended social work service; (c) Reasonable expectations of the benefits from the service; (d) Possible foreseeable risks or negative consequences of the service; (e) Possible alternative services; and (f) The right to refuse a service. (2) A social worker shall obtain written informed consent from the client or his legal guardian before audiotaping or videotaping the client. (3) A social worker shall inform a client of the social worker's duties and obligations to a third party if the third party has referred the client and has a continuing interest in the client's participation in a service plan. (4) A social worker who provides a collateral service to a family member of a client shall inform the family member about the social worker's duties and obligations to the primary client and the possible limitations of service to the family member. (5) Informed consent required by this section shall be obtained in writing and shall expressly state the nature of the informed consent. Section 5. Professional Integrity. (1) A social worker shall not provide a social work service if under the influence of alcohol, another mind-altering or mood-altering drug, or physical or psychological illness which impairs delivery of the services. (2) A social worker shall not possess or distribute the board's examination material without authorization by the board. (3) A social worker shall not interfere with a board investigation of a social worker through a willful means including: (a) Misrepresentation of a fact; (b) Undue influence of a witness; (c) A threat toward a person; or (d) Harassing communication toward a person. (4) A social worker shall not verbally abuse or harass or physically threaten or assault a client, supervisee, employee, board member, or agent of the board. Section 6. Responsibility to Students and Supervisees. (1) A social worker shall promote the educational and training interests of his students and supervisees. (2) A social worker shall not engage in a social, business, or personal relationship with his student or supervisee if that relationship might: (a) Impair the social worker s professional judgment; (b) Incur the risk of exploitation of the student or supervisee; or (c) Otherwise violate a provision of this administrative regulation. 54

58 (3) If a social, business, or personal relationship cannot be avoided and if it does not impair the social worker's professional judgment, incur a risk of exploitation of the student or supervisee, or otherwise violate a provision of this administrative regulation, the social worker shall take appropriate professional precautions to ensure that judgment is not impaired and exploitation does not occur. (4) A social worker shall not obtain or engage the service of his student or supervisee in an activity except an activity that promotes a student's or supervisee's academic, educational, or training interest. (5) A social worker shall not engage in sexual intimacy or contact with his student or supervisee. (6) A social worker shall not enter into a professional-client relationship with his student or supervisee. (7) A social worker shall not permit a student or supervisee to perform or to hold himself out as competent to perform a professional service beyond his level of training, experience, or competence. Section 7. Advertising. (1) A social worker shall accurately present his services, education, professional credentials, qualifications, and license level to the public. (2) A social worker shall not display a license issued by the board which has expired, or has been suspended or revoked. (3) A social worker shall not use professional identification, including a business card, office sign, letterhead, telephone directory listing, or electronic listing, if it includes a statement that is false, fraudulent, misleading, or deceptive. A statement shall be deemed false, fraudulent, misleading or deceptive if it: (a) Contains a material misrepresentation of fact; or (b) Is intended to, or is likely to, create an unjustified expectation by the public or by a client. Section 8. Payment for Services. (1) A social worker shall ensure that a client is informed of the fee and billing arrangement before rendering a service. (2) A social worker shall not bill, or permit a client or third party to be billed, for a social work service if he knows that the service was: (a) Not provided; (b) Improperly provided; (c) Provided by another individual who is not identified on the billing statement; or (d) Unnecessary. (3) A social worker shall not offer or accept payment or other compensation for referral of a client. (4) A social worker shall not accept a form of remuneration for a service that involves the bartering of services. (5) A social worker may take legal measures to collect a fee if: (a) A client does not pay the agreed fee for a rendered service; and (b) The social worker: 1. Gives reasonable advance notice to the client; and 2. Does not release more information about the client than is necessary to collect the fee. Section 9. Confidentiality. (1) A social worker shall hold communications with a client in confidence and shall maintain a record of client information in a confidential manner. (2) A social worker may disclose client information if: (a) The client has signed an authorization to release information; 55

59 (b) The social worker is required by law to disclose essential information out of a duty to protect, warn, or report; (c) The social worker is a defendant in a civil or criminal action or is a respondent in a disciplinary process; or (d) A client has raised his mental condition as an element in a civil action and the court has ordered the release of the client's information. (3) A social worker shall not disclose more client information than is necessary to meet the requirements of law. (4) A social worker shall remove identifying information about the client from a training manual, professional writing, or classroom presentation. (5) A social worker shall protect the confidentiality of a deceased client. Section 10. Client Records. (1) A social worker shall not deceptively alter a client record. (2) A social worker shall retain and secure a client record in a manner than maintains confidentiality and, if authorized by subsection (3) of this section, shall destroy a record in a manner that ensures confidentiality. (3) A social worker shall maintain a client record for at least five (5) years from the date of termination of a service, or until a client reaches the age of twenty (20) years, whichever is longer. Section 11. Dual Relationships. (1) A social worker shall not enter into a dual relationship with a client if the relationship might: (a) Impair the social worker's professional judgment; (b) Incur the risk of exploitation of the client; or (c) Otherwise violate a provision of this administrative regulation. (2) If a dual relationship cannot be avoided and if it does not impair the social worker's professional judgment, incur a risk of exploitation of the client, or otherwise violate a provision of this administrative regulation, the social worker shall take appropriate professional precautions to ensure that judgment is not impaired and exploitation does not occur. (3) A social worker shall not obtain or engage the service of a client if obtaining or engaging the service might: (a) Impair the social worker's professional judgment; (b) Incur the risk of exploitation of the client; or (c) Otherwise violate a provision of this administrative regulation. (4) A social worker shall not engage in sexual intimacy or contact with a client or former client. (5) A social worker shall not engage in a personal relationship or engage in sexual intimacy or contact with a member of a client's immediate family or an individual who is otherwise an intimate of the client. (6) A social worker shall not use his professional relationship with a client or a former client to further his personal interest or personal gain. (7) A social worker shall not enter into a professional-client relationship with a member of the social worker's immediate family, an intimate, or a personal friend unless this relationship does not pose a risk of harm to the client or to a member of the client's immediate family. (8) A social worker shall be solely responsible for acting appropriately in regard to a relationship with a client or former client. A client or a former client's initiation of a personal, sexual, or business relationship shall not justify, excuse, or provide a defense for a violation of this section. Section 12. Referral and Termination. (1) A social worker shall make a timely and appropriate referral of a client for a social work or other service if: (a) The social worker is unable to provide the work or service; or (b) The client's need exceeds the competency of the social worker. 56

60 (2) A social worker shall terminate a social work service if a client: (a) Has attained his stated goal or objective; or (b) Fails to benefit from the social work service. (3) A social worker shall communicate the referral or the termination of a social work service to a client. (4) A social worker shall not terminate a social work service or refer a client for the purpose of entering into a personal relationship with the client, including: (a) A sexual, romantic relationship; (b) A financial or business relationship; or (c) Other activity that might serve a personal, political, or religious interest of the social worker. Section 13. Research. (1) A social worker shall obtain written informed consent from a client or a client's guardian if the client is a subject of a research project. (2) A client's consent shall comply with the requirements of federal and state law regulating research with a human subject and shall include at least the following: (a) The scope and purpose of the research; (b) The procedures used to protect the client's confidentiality interests; (c) The client's right to participate or to refuse to participate without negative consequence to service delivery; (d) The possible risks and benefits of participation; and (e) The client's right to withdraw from participation without negative consequence to service delivery. (3) A social worker shall protect the privacy and anonymity of a client who is a research subject and shall inform a client of a limitation on confidentiality that might arise from participation in the research project. Section 14. Duty to Report. A social worker who has personal knowledge of a violation of the code of ethical conduct shall report to the board the name of the offending social worker and the nature of the ethical violation. The social worker shall not report the name of the client or client identifying information unless the client has given informed consent to him. (3 Ky.R. 266; eff ; Am. 9 Ky.R. 732; eff ; 23 Ky.R. 4206; 24 Ky.R. 864; eff ; 27 Ky.R. 198; 741; eff ) 57

61 Appendix B Statement of Understanding: Commitment to Program Governance and Ethical Practice I hereby pledge my commitment to read the Campbellsville University MSW Social Work Student Handbook in its entirety. If your any reason I do not understand the requirements presented in this document, I will, within a two week period from enrolling in my first course in the program, clarify my questions with my academic advisor. Thus, my signature represents my pledge to be informed and knowledgeable of policies, to support the governance of and academic integrity of this program to abide by the Code of Ethics applicable to the practice of social work as stipulated by the Kentucky Licensure Board. Student Name Date 58

62 Appendix C CARVER SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK & COUSELING MSW ADMISSION APPLICATION PACKET Contents: Application for Admission to the Master of Social Work Program Reference Forms Admission Requirements MSW Personal Statement Discussion Questions and Rubric Employment Data Promissory Note Application for Field Practicum REVISED

63 CARVER SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK Campbellsville University Application for Admission to the Master of Social Work Program Please submit your packet of application materials to: Campbellsville University Graduate Program Admissions Campbellsville University 1 University Drive Campbellsville, KY Application materials must be received in full by Carver School of Social Work & Counseling by MAY 31 to be considered for fall enrollment and NOVEMBER 1 to be considered for spring enrollment. The required packet of application materials includes the following: Application for Graduate admissions. Application for Admission to the Master of Social Work Program Official transcripts sent directly from other colleges/universities attended (Applicants must have completed a baccalaureate degree with a minimum of 15 hours of liberal arts education and an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4 point scale. If the student does not have the required 3.0 undergraduate GPA they are encouraged to apply but may be required to take the Carver School of Social Work competency exam and score at least a 70% or greater for consideration. Three letters of recommendation (1 from someone who particularly knows your academic background and suitability of graduate study; 1 who is very familiar with your values and moral character; and 1 who particularly knows your potential as a social worker.) Your references cannot be from relatives (current or previous). International students must have a 2.3 computer generated or a 550 paper generated TOEFEL (Test of English as Foreign Language). Submit a 1000 word minimum personal interest essay that follows the Carver School Application Writing Rubric (last page of MSW application). Application for Field Practicum (contact the Carver School for application) *The MSW program does not accept or award college credit for life experiences.

64 Campbellsville University Carver School of Social Work & Counseling Application for Admission to the Master s of Social Work Program Applicant Contact Information: Name Last First M.I./Maiden Address Street City State Zip Telephone Number and Area Code Home Work/School Cell phone Personal address: Date of Birth Age Sex/Gender: Female Male month / day / year circle applicable Ethnic background: White/Non-Hispanic Asian or Pacific Islander Black/African-American Hispanic American Indian Other Marital Status: Single/Never married Divorced Separated Widowed Married Cohabitate with a partner Citizenship: Country of birth: Country of citizenship: City of birth: Country of legal permanent residency: If not a U.S. citizen, your immigrant status or visa type? Enrollment Plans: Do you plan to enroll: Full time? Part time? If you plan to enroll part time, how many credit hours per term? Distance round-trip I will be driving to campus (in miles): If available, where would you prefer to take your face to face courses? Louisville Education Center Somerset Education Center Campbellsville Campus *There is no guarantee that off campus classes will be offered at this time. REVISED

65 Ability Statement Do you have a diagnosed learning disability Yes No If yes, what is the diagnosis and how will it impact your coursework or practicum experience: Do you suspect that you may have an undiagnosed learning disability Social Work Experience: Yes No Years of paid experience in social work or related field Work history: 1. Employer Job title Employment Dates Description of job duties 2. Previous Employer Job title Employment Dates Description of job duties: 3. Current Employer Job title Date hired Description of job duties: Average hours per week worked at current employment: Colleges and Universities Attended: Undergraduate GPA: List in chronological order ALL colleges attended or attending.

66 Name of University conferring undergraduate degree: What was your major/area of study? Month and year degree conferred: (If more than 1) What was your major/area of study? Month and year degree conferred: Have you previously applied to CU? Yes No If yes, when? (Specify dates and program) Do you already have a graduate degree or have graduate hours? Yes No If so please provide the name of the university, degree received, and/or number of hours obtained. Legal Records: Have you ever been convicted of violating any law or have any pending criminal charges (omit minor traffic violations)? YES NO If yes, please list conviction(s)/pending charges, date(s), place(s) and an explanation and attach to this application. Have you ever been identified as a substantiated perpetrator of child or adult abuse or neglect? Yes NO If yes, provide dates and an explanation and attach to this application. Areas of Interest: What areas of social work are you interested in studying? Do you foresee any challenges that may impact your success in completing the MSW degree: Computer access Do you have access to high speed internet Yes No Do you have a webcam for your computer Yes No Do you have a microphone for your computer Yes No If no to any answers in the computer access category, can you acquire the needed technology Yes No

67 Letters of Recommendation: Please list the names, addresses and telephone numbers for the three individuals you have requested to make recommendations for you. These recommendations should come from individuals who are able to address your potential to succeed in graduate studies, who know your values and moral character, and who can assess your potential to become a professional social worker. Your references cannot be from current or previous relatives. Their recommendations must be submitted on the Reference for Admission to the Master of Social Work Program forms that are provided in your application packet. 1. Name Occupation Address Telephone 2. Name Occupation Address Telephone 3. Name Occupation Address Telephone

68 MSW Program Personal Interest Statement Discussion Questions 1. Discuss why you are seeking your Masters in Social Work degree from Campbellsville University s Carver School of Social Work and Counseling 2. Discuss your strengths and challenges as a student (past experiences), including diagnosed or suspected learning disabilities, physical and/or mental health issues, personal obligations, work obligations, time management and ability to work in high stress situations. 3. In what group activities do you have experience? Please describe a personal involvement with a group where you felt uncomfortable and describe how you dealt with your discomfort. 4. Describe how you are going to shift your current obligations to allow for success as a full time Masters in Social Work student. 5. If you have an undergraduate GPA less than 3.0, discuss your circumstances as to why this is so. 6. Summarize and discuss why you think you are appropriate to serve the public as a master s level social work professional.

69 MSW Program Personal Statement Rubric Category Description of Writing Quality Rating Weight Organization Progression from paragraph to paragraph and sentence to 6 Writer s experience is conveyed through a cohesive structure. sentence to sentence is smooth and logical. 2 points Transitions are used meaningfully and not forced; transitions within paragraphs and especially between paragraphs to preserve the logical flow of the essay. Writer avoids using words such as, however, nevertheless, and furthermore. 2 points A variety of sentence lengths and structures are mixed Development Insight into the writer s experience is shown through rich detail. Voice Language engages the reader throughout the writing. Conventions Complex ideas are communicated through sophisticated forms of expression. within any given paragraph. 2 points Presentation is thoughtful or insightful (e.g., an unusual perspective, a particularly unique experience). 2 points The writing uses concrete, vivid language. 2 points The writing shows depth and complexity of thought. Elaboration in each paragraph is of sufficient depth and detail. 2 points Essay details make statements for the writer (show vs. tell). 2 points Writing focuses on verbs and keeps adjectives to a minimum. 2 points Writer employs active voice; passive sentence constructions are avoided. 2 points. Writing sounds authentic and original-word choice doesn t appear contrived. 2 points Writing avoids slang terms, clichés, contractions, and an excessively casual tone. Clichés make writing appear lazy, ideas ordinary, and experiences typical. 2 points Writing represents consistent command of spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, usage, and syntax. Errors do not distract from the overall fluency of the composition. 2 points Minor errors result from the attempt to communicate complex ideas through sophisticated forms of expression. 2 points Words, phrases, and sentence structure enhance the overall effectiveness of the communication of ideas. 2 points Final Score /

70 CARVER SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK and COUNSELING Campbellsville University Reference for Admission to the Master of Social Work Program To be completed by applicant: Name The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 opens many student records for the student s inspection. This law also permits the student to sign a waiver relinquishing the right to read this reference. Please indicate your choice. I waive my right to read this reference. I do not waive my right to read this reference. To be completed by reference: Signature Signature Date Date Name Date Occupation or Title What is your relationship to the applicant? Address City State ZIP Please rate the applicant on the following qualities. Circle the appropriate number. 5=excellent, 4=above average, 3=average, 2=below average, 1=poor and #=No Knowledge. Assumes responsibility for # own behavior and learning Intellectual curiosity # Written communication skills # Responsibility/dependability # Ability to work collaboratively # Ability to succeed in graduate # studies Values and moral character # Potential to practice advanced social work #

71 Please respond to the following items: Please comment as to the graduate program applicant s ability to succeed in graduate level studies. Briefly describe this applicant s strengths and weaknesses as a potential social worker. Please comment on the values and moral character of the applicant. How long have you know this applicant and in what setting? Additional comments Recommendation: Recommend highly Recommend with reservations Recommend Do not recommend Printed Name of Respondent Title Signature of Respondent Date Please return to: Campbellsville University Graduate Studies Admissions Master of Science in Social Work Program 1 University Drive Campbellsville, KY

72 CARVER SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK & COUNSELING FIELD PRACTICUM INFORMATION FORM STUDENT INFORMATION (LAST NAME) (FIRST) (MIDDLE INITIAL) (PHONE NUMBERS) HOME CELL (ADDRESS) ( ADDRESS) PRACTICUM PLACEMENT INFORMATION Term you plan to start field education Fall Date Spring Date Type of Placement Preference Rank in priority: 1-1st choice, 2-2nd choice, 3-3rd choice Health care (hospital) Domestic violence Aging Families and children Psychiatric social work Mental retardation Probation and parole other Mental health Child welfare Church social work Juvenile delinquency Head start Location you prefer for placement (city, county, state, country) If you already have a placement you are considering or confirmed please state the name of the agency and prospective supervisor. Does the supervisor have an MSW degree? Placement Agency Supervisor

73 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FORM In order for the Field Director to help you select an appropriate practicum placement the following information is needed. 1. Have you been charged or convicted of any misdemeanor or felony charge since completing your initial application to the social work program? Yes No If yes, please explain: 2. Is there any new information since the initial application process concerning personal or family behavioral issues, illnesses, or addictions that could impair your ability to function in a practicum site in a social work capacity? This could include, but is not limited to, drug or alcohol abuse, domestic violence, child abuse, or economic issues. Yes: No: If yes, please explain: This information is for the purpose of: Protecting clients and the practicum student Ensuring that you may be able to acquire personal liability insurance Enabling the Field Education Program to respond to certain agency requirements for persons working in that agency (most agencies require specific background checks, drug screening, etc.) Answering in the affirmative to the disclosure statement does not automatically in and of itself prevent you from completing your practicum requirement. However, it may limit the type of practicum or practicum population that you will be able to work with. The Field Director will discuss your individual situation with you in order to help determine the type of practicum situation that might be most appropriate for both you and the practicum setting. It should also be noted that there may be certain types of criminal convictions or personal problems that could make it extremely hard or impossible to place you in a practicum setting.

74 There may also be certain issues that would prohibit you from being able to obtain personal liability insurance which is required for practicum placement. If you have new information related to legal issues or personal problems that you have failed to inform anyone in the program since your initial acceptance, it cannot be guaranteed that you will be able to complete this program requirement for the MSW degree. No final arrangements for a field placement will be made prior to completion of this statement and its submission to the Director of Field Education. I grant permission to the Field Director of the Carver School of Social Work & Counseling to release information from this Practicum Information Form and Self Disclosure Statement for the purpose of arranging my field placement. This release extends only to a mutually agreed upon agency or party for the purpose of a mutually agreeable placement. Student Signature Date

75 Appendix D Employment Data Promissory Note I do commit to the Carver School of Social Work and Counseling that I will provide my contact information, place of employment (agency name), supervising employers name and location of employment (address), work activities, and my willingness to supervise a student in the future if requested for a period of five years post-graduation. Signature of MSW Student/Graduate Date