1 ORIGINATING UNIT: Social Work TYPE OF ACTION: New course X New program GRADUATE COUNCIL NEW COURSE/PROGRAM PROPOSAL Semester and year course/program will take effect: Fall 2013 NEW COURSE or PROGRAM TITLE: MSW/MACS/MTS/MDiv Degree Appropriate computer abbreviation (30 spaces or less): New course number: N/A Prerequisites for new course: N/A DESCRIPTION OF NEW COURSE OR PROGRAM (catalog copy): The purpose of this dual degree offering is to equip graduates to assume leadership positions in a wide variety of divinity ministries and social service agencies and organizations. The program is designed to help graduates apply advanced social work knowledge and skills in addition to theological studies and Christian services to religious and social service agencies. The dual degree prepares graduates for positions that promote human rights and social and economic justice. The MSW MACS, MSW-MTS and the MSW MDiv degrees represent the Master of Social Work, Master of Arts in Christian Service, Master of Theological Studies, and Master of Divinity degrees. Admissions/Degree Requirements Candidates must be admitted to the Department of Social Work s MSW Program and the Brite Divinity School s Master of Arts in Christian Service (M.A.C.S.), Master of Theological Studies (M.T.S.) or Master of Divinity (M.Div.) program. In the event a student elects to complete the MSW without continuing into Brite degree programs, he/she must meet all remaining requirements for the MSW (i.e. elective unites in the MSW Program). Students must apply for dual degree status prior to completing 21 hours in either program (Advanced Standing MSW students will need to declare at admission into the program).
2 Traditional MSW Curriculum SOWO 61803 Professional Foundation SOWO 61813 Research 1 SOWO 61843 HBSE 1 SOWO 61873 Micro Practice SOWO 61883 Field 1 SOWO 61823 Diversity & Social Justice SOWO 61833 Macro Practice SOWO 61853 HBSE II SOWO 61863 Social Welfare Policies and Services SOWO 61893 Field 2 SOWO 65813 Research 2 SOWO 65863 Policy Analysis SOWO 65873 Advanced Micro Practice SOWO 65883 Field 3 SOWO 65803 Administration and Management SOWO 65833 Advanced Macro Practice SOWO 65893 Field 4 Students in the Traditional MSW Program that decide to enter the dual degree program will be able to complete the requirements of the MSW by taking their elective courses from a departmentally approved list of courses offered at Brite Divinity School. Choices of field placement will be made on an individual basis through consultation with both the Department of Social Work and Brite Divinity School. A full-time student in the Traditional MSW Dual Degree Program would have coursework that looks like the following: DUAL DEGREE MSW AND DEGREE FROM BRITE DIVINITY SCHOOL (MDiv, MACS, MTS) MSW Foundation Year 1 Fall: Spring: Professional Foundation Social Welfare Policies and Services Micro Practice Macro Practice HBSE 1 HBSE II Research 1 Diversity & Social Justice Field 1 Field 2
3 MSW Concentration Year 2 Fall: Spring Policy Analysis Advanced Macro Practice Advanced Micro Practice Administration and Management Research 2 Field 3 Field 4 *9 hours of electives are chosen from courses at Brite Divinity School. List of Approved Elective Courses in the dual degree with Brite Divinity School: 1. Christian Social Ethics and Economic Justice 2. African-American Experiences and Perspectives in Social Ethics 3. Contemporary Ethics in Theological Perspective 4. Ministry in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Community 5. Sexuality and Pastoral Practice 6. The History of Christian Spirituality 7. Pastoral Theology: Selected Issues Gender, Race, and Class in Pastoral Practice Advanced Standing MSW Curriculum SOWO 65813 Research 2 SOWO 65863 Policy Analysis SOWO 65873 Advanced Micro Practice SOWO 65883 Field 3 SOWO 65803 Administration and Management SOWO 65833 Advanced Macro Practice SOWO 65893 Field 4 Students in the Advanced Standing MSW Program that decide to enter the dual degree program will be able to complete the requirements of the MSW by taking their elective courses from a departmentally approved list of courses offered at Brite Divinity School. Choices of field placement will be made on an individual basis through consultation with both the Department of Social Work and Brite Divinity School. A full-time student in the Advanced Standing MSW Program would have coursework that looks like the following:
4 DUAL DEGREE FOR ADVANCED STANDING STUDENTS MSW AND DEGREE FROM BRITE DIVINITY SCHOOL (MDiv, MACS, MTS) MSW Concentration Year Fall Spring Policy Analysis Advanced Macro Practice Advanced Micro Practice Administration and Management Research 2 Field 3 Field 4 *9 hours of electives are chosen from courses at Brite Divinity School. List of Approved Elective Courses in the dual degree with Brite Divinity School: 1. Christian Social Ethics and Economic Justice 2. African-American Experiences and Perspectives in Social Ethics 3. Contemporary Ethics in Theological Perspective 4. Ministry in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Community 5. Sexuality and Pastoral Practice 6. The History of Christian Spirituality 7. Pastoral Theology: Selected Issues Gender, Race, and Class in Pastoral Practice SUPPORTING EVIDENCE OR JUSTIFICATION (For a new course, attach a copy of course objectives, course outline, representative bibliography and proposed syllabus. For a new program attach a statement of the mission and objectives of the new program): Justification for the Master of Social Work Degree The program is intended to provide students who are committed to social service and leadership in religious organizations an opportunity to pursue an advanced degrees in both social work and Christian ministries at the same time. The curriculum is modeled after other successful MSW and Divinity School options around the country. These dual degrees provide the potential to attract outstanding students to both schools and will benefit both schools by encouraging interdisciplinary work and intra-school collaboration. Describe the intended outcomes of the course or program and how they will be assessed. The MSW is assessed through a series of competencies and practice behaviors that are required from our accredited body, the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Students enrolling in the dual degree will also be evaluated by these same competencies and practice behaviors. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES REQUIRED: Faculty: None Space: None
5 Equipment: None Library: None Other: CHANGE IN TEACHING LOAD: None
6 Does this change affect any other units of the University? Yes X No If yes, submit supporting statement signed by chair of affected unit. If cross-listed, provide evidence of approval by all curriculum committees appropriate to both the originating and the cross-listed units. Chair of Originating Unit: Signature: Name: David Jenkins Unit: Social Work, Harris College Revised 12/07
7 Communication Sciences and Disorders, Kinesiology, Nurse Anesthesia, Nursing, Social Work March 03, 2013 Harris College Curriculum Committee Texas Christian University RE: Dual Degree Offerings between Master of Social Work and Brite Divinity School Dear Colleagues, As Dean of the Harris College of Nursing, I would like to express my strong support for the dual degree offerings between the Master of Social Work and Brite Divinity School. This new degree option is important to Harris College s vision of offering innovative educational opportunities in graduate education in nursing and the health sciences to meet societal needs. It is important that the vision be accomplished while upholding the quality educational standards that have been established by SACS, TCU, and the Council on Social Work Education, the accrediting body for social work programs. As modeled by other similar dual degree offerings around the country, it is anticipated that students committed to leadership in both social services and religious organizations will want to pursue this option at TCU and Brite Divinity School. I strongly support the proposed degree program. It was designed by both the social work faculty and Brite Divinity School leadership. It is an opportunity to meet the needs for advanced education in social work as documented by the market study, with great opportunity for impacting society. I hope you approve this proposal and will work closely with the faculty in the Department of Social Work to ensure its quality and success. Sincerely, Paulette Burns Dean and Professor
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