ALBANY STATE UNIVERSITY ALBANY, GA. SOCIAL WORK ACADEMIC PROGRAM MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK PROPOSAL SUBMITTED TO: UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA Transmitted: February 10, 2010 Institutional Contact: Dr. Abiodun Ojemakinde, VPAA abiodun.ojemakinde@asurams.edu (229) 430-4636 (o) (229) 430-2730 (fax) "
ALBANY STATE UNIVERSITY Master s Degree Formal Proposal Table of Content Contents Page # Formal Proposal Curriculum 4 Sample Program of Study 5 Required Course Descriptions 6 Elective Course Descriptions 8 Institutional Approval 10 National Accreditation 11 National Standards 11 Internships 11 Adequacy of Course Offerings 15 Admissions Criteria 15 Availability of Assistantships 16 Student Learning Outcomes 16 Program Administration 17 Waiver to Degree Credit Hour 17 Disciplinary Accreditation 17 Projected Enrollment 18 Faculty 19 Fiscal, Facilities, Enrollment Impact and Estimated Budget 20 Facilities Information 23 Appendix MSW Program Course Matrix 25 ASU Organizational Chart 26 CSWE Educational Policy and Standards 27 Timetable for Candidacy 39 MSW Mission Statement, Goals and Behavioral Objectives 43 Comparison of MSW Programs in Georgia 53 Comparison of Selected National MSW Program 56 Graduate Council Minutes 58 Graduate Curriculum Committee Approval Letter 60 Graduate Council Meeting Agenda 61 Faculty Senate Report 62 Curriculum and New Program Review Form 63 MSW Syllabi and University Curriculum Committee Face Sheet MSW Foundation Courses [Required and Elective] SOWK 6011: Social Welfare Policies and Programs 65 SOWK 6020: Achieving Justice in a Diverse World 77 SOWK 6021: Human Behavior and the Social Environment 87 2
SOWK 6031: Direct Practice Methods 98 SOWK 6032: Theory and Practice with Families and Groups 108 SOWK 6033: Theory and Practice in Communities & Organizations 118 SOWK 6041: Research in Social Work 127 SOWK 6051: Foundation Field Seminar I 137 SOWK 6052: Foundation Field Seminar II 145 SOWK 6055: Foundation Field Experience I 152 SOWK 6056: Foundation Field Experience II 159 SOWK 6130: School Social Work 166 SOWK 6131: Family Violence Across the Lifespan 176 SOWK 6132: Grief and Loss in Social Work Practice 187 SOWK 6133: Social Work Practice with Older Adults 195 SOWK 6134: Special Topics in Social Work 208 MSW Advance Courses [Required and Electives] SOWK 7011: Legal & Ethical Issues in Children & Family Policy 212 SOWK 7021: Family Dynamics Through the Life Cycle 226 SOWK 7031: Assessment & Practice with Children & Adolescents 235 SOWK 7032: Assessment & Practice with Families 245 SOWK 7033: Assessment & Practice with Vulnerable Adults 256 SOWK 7041: Evaluation and Practice with Vulnerable Adults 272 SOWK 7051: Advanced Field Seminar I 283 SOWK 7052: Advanced Field Seminar II 290 SOWK 7055: Advanced Field Experience I 297 SOWK 7056: Advanced Field Experience II 304 SOWK 7130: Social Work Practice with Abusing & Neglecting Families 310 SOWK 7131: Psychopathology and Psychopharmacology 327 SOWK 7132: Social Work in Groups 341 SOWK 7133: Behavioral Methods in Social Work Practice 349 SOWK 7134: Social Work Practice with Substance Abusing Families 358 SOWK 7135: Social Work Practice with Military Families 370 SOWK 7136: Case Management 379 SOWK 7137: Crisis Intervention 389 SOWK 7138: Supervision in Social Services 399 SOWK 7139: Special Topics in Social Work 410 SOWK 7141: Directed Independent Study 416 SOWK 7155: Field Experience Elective I 420 SOWK 7156: Field Experience Elective II 425 SOWK 7157: Field Experience Elective III 429 3
Bachelor s and Master s Degrees FORMAL PROPOSAL Institution: Institutional Contact: Albany State University Dr. Abiodun Ojemakinde, VP for Academic Affairs Date: November 19, 2009 School/Division: Department: Name of Proposed Program: Degree: Major: Degree Inscription: College of Arts and Humanities Social Work Master of Social Work M.S.W. Social Work Master s Degree in Social Work CIP Code: 440701 Anticipated Starting Date: Fall, 2010 Program Classification: Social Work 1. Curriculum: List the entire course of study required and recommended to complete the degree program. Provide a sample program of study that might be followed by a representative student. Advanced MSW Concentration in Social Work with Vulnerable Children, Adults and Families Students must successfully complete 64 semester credit hours in order to receive the MSW degree. The curriculum consists of 32 credit hours of foundation courses (29 required credits and 3 elective credits) followed by 32 credits of advanced coursework in prevention, intervention and treatment methods with vulnerable children, families and adults (26 required credits and 6 elective credits). The MSW program is carefully designed to meet all Council of Social Work Education (CSWE) accreditation standards [see Course Matrix on page 22 in Appendix] and prepares students to sit for the Clinical Social Worker Licensure (LCSW) Examination. MSW coursework will be as follows: 4
Semester One [16 Credit Hours] SOWK 6020 Achieving Justice in a Diverse World [3 cr.] SOWK 6021 Human Behavior and the Social Environment [3 cr.] SOWK 6031 Direct Practice Methods [3 cr.] SOWK 6011 Social Welfare Policies and Programs [3 cr.] SOWK 6055 Foundation Field Experience I [3 cr.] SOWK 6051 Foundation Field Seminar I [1 cr.] Semester Two [16 Credit Hours] SOWK 6032 Theory and Practice with Families and Groups [3 cr.] SOWK 6033 Theory and Practice with Communities and Organizations [3 cr.] SOWK 6041 Research in Social Work [3 cr.] SOWK 6056 Foundation Field Experience II [3 cr.] SOWK 6052 Foundation Field Seminar II [1 cr.] SOWK 6xxx Graduate Social Work Elective [3 cr.] Semester Three [16 Credit Hours] SOWK 7021 Family Dynamics Through the Life Cycle [3 cr.] SOWK 7031 Assessment and Practice with Children and Adolescents [3 cr.] SOWK 7041 Evaluation of Practice with Children and Families [3 cr.] SOWK 7055 Advanced Field Experience I [3 cr.] SOWK 7051 Advanced Field Seminar I [1 cr.] SOWK 7xxx Graduate Social Work Elective [3 cr.] Semester Four [16 Credit Hours] SOWK 7031 Assessment and Practice with Families [3 cr.] SOWK 7033 Assessment and Practice with Vulnerable Adults [3 cr.] SOWK 7011 Legal & Ethical Issues in Child and Family Policy [3 cr.] SOWK 7056 Advanced Field Experience II [3 cr.] SOWK 7052 Advanced Field Seminar II [1 cr.] SOWK 7xxx Graduate Social Work Elective [3 cr.] 5
a. Clearly differentiate which courses are existing and which are newly-developed courses. Include the course titles as well as acronyms and credit hour requirements associated with each course. b. Append course descriptions for all courses (existing and new courses). c. When describing required or elective courses, list all course prerequisites. All of the courses listed in the MSW Curriculum are newly-developed and are listed below: SOWK 6011: Social Welfare Policies & Programs......................... 3 Examines 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. Cr. 3. Prerequisites: Admission to graduate school or the permission of the instructor. SOWK 6020: Achieving Justice in a Diverse World........................... 3 Historical, political and socio-economic forces that maintain oppressive values, attitudes, and behaviors in society are examined. Prerequisites: Admission to graduate school or the permission of the instructor. SOWK 6021: Human Behavior and the Social Environment............... 3 Lays the theoretical groundwork for social work practice with individuals over the lifespan. Prerequisites: Admission to graduate school or the permission of the instructor. SOWK 6031: Direct Practice Methods................................. 3 Provides students with the knowledge, values and skills to engage, assess, intervene and evaluate individuals. Prerequisites: Admission to the MSW Program and completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, SOWK 6021. SOWK 6032: Theory and Practice with Families and Groups............... 3 Provides students with the knowledge, values and skills to engage, assess, intervene and evaluate families and groups. Prerequisites: Admission to the MSW Program and completion or concurrent enrollment in SOWK 6021 SOWK 6033: Theory and Practice with Communities and Organizations... 3 Provides students with the knowledge, values and skills to engage, assess, intervene and evaluate communities and organizations. Prerequisites: Admission to the MSW Program and completion or concurrent enrollment in SOWK 6021. SOWK 6041: Research in Social Work................................. 3 Provides students with the knowledge, values and skills to employ evidence-based interventions to evaluate practice. Prerequisites: Admission to graduate school or consent of the instructor. SOWK 6051: Foundation Field Seminar I................................ 1 Connects the theoretical and conceptual contribution of the classroom with the practical world of the field practice setting. Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in SOWK 6055: Foundation Field Experience I. 6
SOWK 6052: Foundation Field Seminar II.............................. 1 Connects the theoretical and conceptual contribution of the classroom with the practical world of the field practice setting. Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in SOWK 6056: Foundation Field Experience II. SOWK 6055: Foundation Field Experience I............................ 3 MSW-supervised field experience of 225 clock hours. Prerequisites: Admission to the MSW program, successful completion of or concurrent enrollment in first year foundation coursework, concurrent enrollment in SOWK 6051: Foundation Field Seminar I, and written consent of the MSW Field Director. SOWK 6056: Foundation Field Experience II.............................. 3 MSW-supervised field experience of 225 clock hours. Prerequisites: Admission to the MSW program, successful completion of first semester foundation coursework, completion of or concurrent enrollment in second semester foundation coursework, concurrent enrollment in SOWK 6052, and consent of MSW Field Director. Graduate Course Descriptions: MSW Advanced Concentration Year SOWK 7011: Legal and Ethical Issues in Children and Family Policies......... 3 Critical examination of current and proposed policies impacting children, vulnerable adults and families over the lifespan. Prerequisites: Successful completion of all foundation year coursework or consent of instructor. SOWK 7021: Family Dynamics Through the Life Cycle................. 3 Provides the advanced theoretical bases for understanding complex family processes over the life span. Prerequisites: Successful completion of all foundation year coursework or consent of instructor. SOWK 7031: Assessment and Practice with Children and Adolescents.......... 3 Examination of theories of childhood and adolescent development, methods of assessment, and the facilitation of change. Prerequisites: Successful completion of all foundation year coursework and completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, SOWK 7021. SOWK 7032: Assessment and Practice with Families......................... 3 Focuses on engagement, assessment, planning, and service provision to families. Prerequisites: Successful completion of all foundation year coursework and completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, SOWK 7021. SOWK 7033: Assessment and Practice with Vulnerable Adults........... 3 Focuses on engagement, assessment and service provision with vulnerable adults. Prerequisites: Successful completion of all foundation year coursework and completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, SOWK 7021. SOWK 7041: Evaluation of Practice with Children and Families...... 3 Applying research knowledge and skill in social service programs for children and families over the lifespan. Prerequisites: Successful completion of all foundation year coursework or consent of instructor. 7
SOWK 7051: Advanced Field Seminar I.............................. 1 Opportunity to connect advanced coursework to social work practice with vulnerable children, families and adults in the field. Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in SOWK 7055: Advanced Field Experience I. SOWK 7052: Advanced Field Seminar II.......................... 1 Continued opportunities to connect advanced coursework to social work practice with vulnerable children, families and adults in the field. Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in SOWK 7056: Advanced Field Experience II. SOWK 7055: Advanced Field Experience I.......................... 3 Advanced MSW-supervised placement of 225 clock hours. Prerequisites: Completion of all foundation year course requirements, concurrent enrollment in SOWK 7021, SOWK 7031, SOWK 7041, SOWK 7051,, and written consent of the MSW Field Director. SOWK 7056: Advanced Field Experience II......................... 3 Advanced MSW-supervised placement of 225 clock hours. Prerequisites: Completion of all first semester advanced coursework, SOWK 7031, SOWK 7033, SOWK 7011, concurrent enrollment in SOWK 7052, and written consent of the MSW Field Director. Graduate Course Description of MSW Program Electives SOWK 6130: School Social Work...................................... 3 Overview of the various social work related theoretical perspectives, models, and programs for intervention with children and their families in school settings. Prerequisites: Graduate admission; admission to the MSW program or consent of the instructor. SOWK 6131: Family Violence Across the Lifespan.................... 3 Examines the various forms of violence in families, including intimate partner abuse, child abuse and elder abuse. Prerequisites: Graduate admission; admission to the MSW program or consent of the instructor. SOWK 6132: Grief and Loss in Social Work Practice........................ 3 This elective course examines theories and interventions related to grief and loss. Prerequisites: Graduate admission; admission to the MSW program or consent of the instructor. SOWK 6133: Social Work Practice with Older Adults........................ 3 Examines the developmental stages of later adulthood, the aging process and best practices in meeting the needs of older adults. Prerequisites: Graduate admission; admission to the MSW program or consent of the instructor. SOWK 6134: Special Topics in Social Work............................. 3 Topics vary from semester to semester depending on the needs and interest of the students and the southwest Georgia service area. Prerequisites: Graduate admission; admission to the MSW program or consent of the instructor. 8
SOWK 7130: Social Work Practice with Abusing and Neglecting Families... 3 Examines the historical, legal and best social work practices with abusing and neglecting families. Prerequisites: Successful completion of all MSW foundation year course work. SOWK 7131: Psychopathology and Psychopharmacology............... 3 Prepares social workers to understand the medical model of mental health practice (e.g., DSM IV, mental health diagnoses, psychiatric treatment, medications, etc.). Prerequisites: Admission to the MSW program or consent of instructor. SOWK 7132: Social Work with Groups........................... 3 Knowledge, values and empirically-supported practice skills for competent group work with diverse children, adolescents and families. Prerequisites: Successful completion of all MSW foundation year course work. SOWK 7133: Behavioral Methods in Social Work Practice.............3 Examines best practices in behavioral interventions in a variety of settings. Prerequisites: Successful completion of all MSW foundation year course work. SOWK 7134: Social Work Practice with Substance Abusing Families..... 3 Provides theories and methods in the assessment, prevention, intervention and rehabilitation of substance abusers and their family members. Prerequisites: Successful completion of all MSW foundation year course work. SOWK 7135: Social Work Practice with Military Families............. 3 Evidence-based theories and methods in the assessment, prevention, intervention and rehabilitation with military veterans and their families. Prerequisites: Successful completion of all MSW foundation year course work. SOWK 7136: Case Management................................... 3 Provides knowledge regarding the historical development, processes and models for case management in the social services. Prerequisites: Successful completion of all MSW foundation year coursework. SOWK 7137: Crisis Intervention............................... 3 Examination of the impact of specific crises on individuals and families such as lifethreatening illness, trauma, physical and mental disability, and death. Prerequisites: Successful completion of all MSW foundation year course work. SOWK 7138: Supervision in the Social Services.............................. 3 Provides the knowledge, values and skills necessary to provide competent supervision in social service organizations. Prerequisites: Successful completion of all MSW foundation year coursework. 9
SOWK 7139: Special Topics in Social Work............................. 3-6 A variable content elective graduate course focusing on selected topics in social work and social welfare. Prerequisites: Admission to the MSW program and consent of the instructor. SOWK 7141: Directed Independent Study.............................. 3-6 An individualized research study of a social work issue conducted under the direction and supervision of graduate faculty. Prerequisites: Admission to the MSW program, written consent of the sponsoring faculty member, and written consent of the MSW Program Director. SOWK 7155: Field Experience Elective I.............................1 Requires 75 clock hours of elective field work in an approved MSW-supervised social work setting. Prerequisites: Admission to the MSW program and written consent of the MSW Field Director. SOWK 7156: Field Experience Elective II........................... 2 Requires 150 clock hours of elective field work in an approved MSW-supervised social work setting. Prerequisites: Admission to the MSW program and written consent of the MSW Field Director. SOWK 7157: Field Experience Elective II............................3 Requires 225 clock hours of elective field work in an approved MSW-supervised social work setting.. Prerequisites: Admission to the MSW program and written consent of the MSW Field Director. d. Provide documentation that all courses in the proposed curriculum have met all institutional requirements for approval. The MSW curriculum has been reviewed and approved by the Curriculum Committee within the Department of Social Work at Albany State University. The MSW curriculum was then forwarded to the Curriculum Committee of the College of Arts and Humanities where it was reviewed on December 2, 2009 and approved and forwarded on December 8, 2009 to the Graduate Curriculum Committee. On December 14, 2009, the Graduate Curriculum Committee approved the MSW program and its curriculum. Their approval was then forwarded to the University Curriculum Committee for approval. Following this body s approval, the proposal was sent to the University Faculty Senate for approval. Based upon the Senate approval, the proposal was then forwarded to the Vice President of Academic Affairs were it received approval. It then moved to the President s Office where it met with full approval and forwarded to the Georgia Board of Regents for approval. Formal documentation of this process is found on page 55 of the Appendix. 10
e. Append materials available from national accrediting agencies or professional organizations as they relate to curriculum standards for the proposed program. The accreditation standards of the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), the national accrediting body for all social work programs throughout the United States, may be found in the Appendix on pages 24 to 35 of this document. f. Indicate ways in which the proposed program is consistent with national standards. The MSW program is written to comply with all accreditations standards of the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) and is consistent with programs both within the State of Georgia and throughout the United States. A comparative sample of national MSW programs, along with a comparison of all MSW programs in the State of Georgia may be found on pages 50 through 54 of the Appendix. g. If internships or field experiences are required as part of the program, provide information documenting internship availability as well as how students will be assigned and supervised. The Social Work Program has strong and ever-expanding relationships with the service community. Social service agencies within our service area provide our current students with high quality field experiences in order to prepare them for professional social work practice at the bachelor s level. Not only are these agencies committed to supporting the new MSW program and providing a graduate-level field experience, but other agencies have also indicated that they will take responsibility for training graduate-level social work students from ASU. The BSW program currently has a Memorandum of Understanding with many of the agencies listed below: Field Agency/Organization Lutheran Services of Georgia Albany Area Mental Health Services Albany Area Developmental Disabilities Albany Area Addictive Diseases Alzheimer s Caregivers Association Behavioral Health Center at Phoebe Hospital Greenleaf Chemical Dependency Services Magnolia Manor Alzheimer s Care Center Brickhaven Assisted Living Facility Century Pines Senior Retirement Community Englewood Health Care Center Evergreen Assisted Living Residence Faith Home for the Elderly and Veterans Friendship Personal Care Home Morningside of Albany Pines Personal Care Home Location Albany, GA Albany, GA Albany, GA Albany, GA Albany, GA Albany, GA Leesburg, GA Americus, GA Albany, GA Albany, GA Albany, GA Albany, GA Albany, GA Albany, GA Albany, GA Albany, GA 11
Pinehill Nursing Center Seymour Southern Comforts Seasons Assisted Living American Cancer Society American Diabetes Association American Heart Association American Lung Association American Red Cross Girl Scout Council Council on Child Abuse Southwest Georgia Cancer Coalition, Inc. Southwest Georgia Project for Community Education Brooks Counseling Center Family Life Counseling Center Insight Psychotherapy & Assessment Services Liberty House Women s Crisis Center Lily Pad SANE Center, Inc. Open Arms, Inc. Agape Recovery Outreach, Inc. Graceway Recovery Community for Women Phoebe Home Care Albany Community Hospice Dougherty County Council on Aging Dawson Senior Center Lee County Senior Center Dougherty County Retired Senior Volunteer Program Social Security Administration Office Marine Corp. Logistics Base Alcohol Abuse Unit Child Development Center Children, Youth & Teen Center Counseling Center Family Advocacy Unit Family Counseling Unit Family Readiness Training Program Humanitarian Assistance Program (HAP) Marine Corps Community Services Unit Naval-Marine Corps Relief Society New Parent Support Unit Prevention and Education Unit Substance Abuse Center Victim Assistance Unit Byronville, GA Bronwood, GA Albany, GA Albany, GA Albany, GA Albany, GA Albany, GA Albany, GA Albany, GA Albany, GA Albany, GA Albany, GA Albany, GA Albany, GA Albany, GA Albany, GA Albany, GA Albany, GA Albany, GA Albany, GA Albany, GA Albany, GA Albany, GA Albany, GA Leesburg, GA Albany, GA Albany, GA Albany, GA 12
Colquitt Regional Medical Center Palmyra Medical Center Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital Tift Regional Medical Center Dougherty County Family & Children Services Dougherty County Neighborhood Service Center First Link Emergency Housing Georgia Mentor Association Lee County Neighborhood Service Center United Way of Southwest Georgia Dougherty County School System Dougherty County Early Start Preschool Programs Sowega Council on Aging Albany Advocacy Resource Center, Inc. Albany Outreach Center Emergency Aid Albany Rescue Mission Boys & Girls Clubs of Albany, Inc. Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee County Easter Seals Southern Georgia, Inc. Faith Community Outreach Goodwill Industries Career Center Lord s Pantry, Inc. Food Bank of Southwest Georgia Flint River Habitat for Humanity Megan s House YMCA MST Community Solutions Girls Incorporated Youth Outreach Center Albany Association for Retarded Citizens Big Brothers, Big Sisters of South Georgia The Bridge for Abused Children Crisp County DFACS Crisp County Meals on Wheels Faith Community Outreach Center Food Bank of Southwest GA March of Dimes Lee County After School Program Liberty House Crisis Line Prevent Child Abuse of Crisp County USO Dougherty County Office of the District Attorney/Victim Assistance Program Moultrie, GA Albany, GA Albany, GA Tifton, GA Albany, GA Albany, GA Albany, GA Albany, GA Leesburg, GA Albany, GA Albany, GA Albany, GA Albany, GA Albany, GA Albany, GA Albany, GA Albany, GA Leesburg, GA Albany, GA Albany, GA Albany, GA Albany, GA Albany, GA Albany, GA Albany, GA Albany, GA Albany, GA Albany, GA Albany, GA Albany, GA Albany, GA Albany, GA Flint, GA Flint, GA Albany, GA Albany, GA Albany, GA Leesburg, GA Albany, GA Flint, GA Albany, GA Albany, GA 13
Division of Family And Children Services/ Region 10 (Dougherty, Lee, Terrell, Calhoun, Early, Miller, Seminole, Decatur, Grady, Thomas, Mitchell, Worth, Colquitt and Baker Counties Adoption Unit Child Abuse and Neglect Unit Education and Training Unit Emergency Food Assistance Unit Energy Assistance Unit Food Stamps Unit Foster Care Unit Medicaid Unit Refugee Resettlement Unit Subsidized Child Care Unit Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Unit Afterschool Services Unit Teenwork Unit Safe Futures Unit SHINES Unit Division of Family And Children Services/Region 11 (Turner, Tift, Ben Hill, Cook, Brooks, Lowndes, Echols, Berrien, Coffee, Atkinson, Lanier, Clinch, Ware, Bacon, Pierce, Charlton, Brantley and Irwin) Adoption Unit Child Abuse and Neglect Unit Education and Training Unit Emergency Food Assistance Unit Energy Assistance Unit Food Stamps Unit Foster Care Unit Medicaid Unit Refugee Resettlement Unit Subsidized Child Care Unit Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Unit Afterschool Services Unit Teenwork Unit Safe Futures Unit SHINES Unit Albany, GA 14
The Master of Social Work Program is responsible for determining a student s eligibility for graduate field placement and for assignments at selected agencies. Factors taken into consideration for assignments and agency placement include, but are not limited to: *The MSW Student s ability to function in a particular agency setting *The Agency s ability to meet the MSW student s specific academic needs *The MSW Student s interest and future career goals *The MSW Student s volunteerism and work experience in social service agencies *The MSW Student s specific educational needs h. Indicate the adequacy of core offerings to support the new program. The foundation year coursework and the advanced concentration year coursework meet all of the standards established by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), while also adhering to the requirements of the University s Graduate School. 2. Admissions criteria: Applicants requesting admission into the MSW program must meet the following requirements and complete the following forms: 1. An Application for Admission to the Graduate Program at Albany State University 2. An official transcript indicating completion of a bachelor s degree from an accredited college or university. 3. A grade point average of 3.0 or better (4.0 scale) for the last 60 credits of academic course work, as evidenced on the official transcript. 4. Miller Analogy Examination scores of 44 or better. 5. Three professional letters of recommendation from persons who can address the applicant s ability and potential for successful graduate education and professional social work practice (e.g., former professors, employment supervisors, etc.). 6. A personal narrative statement reflecting the applicant s academic and employment history, as well as a discussion regarding her/his interest in the social work profession. 15
7. A professional resume. The applicant will submit a current resume that includes his/her work history. 8. Personal Interview. In some cases, a personal interview with the MSW faculty may be required of an applicant in order to better evaluate her/his potential for developing into a professional social worker. 3. Availability of assistantships: Assistantships will be made available to students of the Master of Social Work program as monies within Albany State University become available. 4. Student Learning Outcomes and other outcomes of the proposed program: The MSW learning outcomes are derived from CSWE s Explicit Curriculum Educational Policy (EP) 2.0 (1-10). Upon the completion of the Foundation Year, all students will be able to demonstrate their ability to: (1.) Advocate for client access to the services of social work (2.) Practice personal reflection and self-correction to assure continual professional development (3.) Attend to professional roles and boundaries (4.) Demonstrate professional demeanor in behavior, appearance, and communication (5.) Use supervision and consultation Upon the completion of the Advanced Concentration Year, all students will be able to demonstrate their ability to: (1.) Readily identify as a social work professional, particularly in multi-disciplinary settings (2.) Maintain professional roles and boundaries in practice with vulnerable children, families and adults (3.) Demonstrate professional leadership in advocating for vulnerable children, families and adults (4.) Demonstrate increasing levels of autonomy and proficiency in social work practice (5.) Apply ethical decision-making skills to issues specific to practice with vulnerable children, families and adults 5. Administration of the program: a. Indicate where the program will be housed within the academic units of the Institution The MSW program will be housed in the Social Work Program within the College of Arts and Humanities. 16
b. Describe the administration of the program inclusive of coordination and responsibility. The administration of the MSW program, inclusive of coordination and responsibility, will be conducted by Dr. Marilyn Spearman. Dr. Spearman works closely with the Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities, Dr. Leroy Bynum. Dr. Abiodun Ojemakinde is the Vice President of Academic Affairs and insures the integrity of all academic programs within the University. A copy of the most recent ASU Administrative Organizational Chart can be found on page 23. The responsibilities of the Program Director will be: 1. direct and coordinate the curricular offerings of the department; 2. appoint and supervise the BSW Program Director, the MSW Program Director, the MSW Field Director, and the BSW Field Coordinator; 3. review, implement, and inform faculty and staff of University and School policies and procedures; 4. craft, with faculty consultation, the Division s budget for submission to the Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities 6. Waiver to Degree-Credit Hour (if applicable): If the program exceeds the maximum credit hour requirement for associate degrees, then provide an explanation supporting the increase in hours. N/A 7. Accreditation: Describe disciplinary accreditation requirements associated with the program (if applicable). The accreditation standards of the Council of Social Work Education (CSWE) establish the curriculum standards for all master s of social work programs, speaking to admissions, advisement, retention, termination, student participation in administration, student-faculty ration, administrative structure and resources. A selected listing of requirements pertaining to the MSW program follows: 3.3.2 The program discusses how faculty size is commensurate with the number and type of curricular offerings in class and field; class size; number of students; and the faculty's teaching, scholarly, and service responsibilities. To carry out the ongoing functions of the program, the full-time equivalent faculty-to-student ratio is usually 1:25 for baccalaureate programs and 1:12 for master s programs M3.3.3 The master's social work program identifies no fewer than six full-time faculty with master's degrees in social work from a CSWE-accredited program and whose principal assignment is to the master's program. The majority of the full-time master's social work program faculty has a master's degree in social work and a doctoral degree, preferably in social work. 17
3.4.4 The program identifies the social work program director. Institutions with accredited BSW and MSW programs appoint a separate director for each. M3.4.4(a) The program describes the MSW program director s leadership ability through teaching, scholarship, curriculum development, administrative experience, and other academic and professional activities in social work. The program documents that the director has a master s degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program. In addition, it is preferred that the MSW program director have a doctoral degree, preferably in social work. M3.4.4(b) The program provides documentation that the director has a full-time appointment to the social work program. M3.4.4(c) The program describes the procedures for determining the program director s assigned time to provide educational and administrative leadership to the program. To carry out the administrative functions of the program, a minimum of 50% assigned time is required at the master s level. The program demonstrates this time is sufficient. 3.4.5 The program identifies the field education director. 3.4.5(a) The program describes the field director s ability to provide leadership in the field education program through practice experience, field instruction experience, and administrative and other relevant academic and professional activities in social work. 3.4.5(b) The program documents that the field education director has a master s degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program and at least 2 years of post-baccalaureate or post-master's social work degree practice experience. M3.4.5(c) The program describes the procedures for determining the field director s assigned time to provide educational and administrative leadership for field education. To carry out the administrative functions of the field at least 50% assigned time is required for master s programs. The program demonstrates this time is sufficient. 3.5.1 The program describes the procedures for budget development and administration it uses to achieve its mission and goals. The program submits the budget form to demonstrate sufficient and stable financial supports that permit program planning and faculty development. The disciplinary accreditation requirements associated with the MSW program are contained within the Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards Purpose: Social Work Practice, Education, and Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards. The full document many be found in the Appendix on pages 24 to 39 of this document, including the CSWE timetable for achieving accreditation (pages 36 to 39). 8. Projected enrollment for the program. Twenty students will be admitted in the first year of the program. In the second year, and every year thereafter until the program enters full accreditation, the MSW program will maintain 40 students. 18
9. Faculty a. Provide an inventory of faculty directly involved with the administration of the program. For each faculty member, provide the following information: Faculty Name Highest Degree Degree Earned Current Workload Dr. Marilyn Spearman Ph.D. Social Work 50% Release Time/Director Dr. Denise Bacchus Ph.D. Social Work 25% Release Time/BSW Field Director Dr. Tonyesima Furro Ph.D. Political Science Fulltime teaching load Ms. Levetta Jefferson M.S.W. Social Work Fulltime teaching load Dr. Betty Morris Ph.D. Social Work Fulltime teaching load Dr. Barbara Nowak Ph.D. Urban Studies Fulltime teaching load Ms. Rachel Thomas M.S.W. Social Work Fulltime teaching load If it will be necessary to add faculty in order to begin the program, give the desired qualifications of the persons to be added, with a timetable for adding new faculty. The Georgia Department of Families and Children Services is committed to funding the program and faculty positions to bring the MSW program into alignment with accreditation standards. Rank Degree Qualifications Timetable Director Ph.D. MSW/2 years exp. Fall, 2009 Field MSW MSW/2 years exp. Fall, 2010 Director Assoc Ph.D. MSW/2 years exp. Fall, 2010 Professor Assoc Ph.D. MSW/2 years exp. Fall, 2010 Professor Asst Ph.D. MSW/2 years exp. Fall, 2010 Professor Asst Professor Ph.D. MSW/2 years exp. Fall, 2010 19
10. Fiscal, Facilities, Enrollment Impact, and Estimated Budget: a. Provide a narrative that explains how current institutional resources will be expended specifically for this program. Provide a narrative that explains how the institution will fiscally support the establishment of the new program through the redirection of new resources. Indicate whether the institution will submit a request for new funds as part of its budget request. The narrative also needs to explain the basis of the institution s projections with regard to anticipated EFT, head count student enrollment, estimated expenditures, and projected revenues. The Georgia Division of Families and Children (DFAC) has committed to providing the start-up funds for the Master of Social Work program for the next three years. The DFAC monies will fund three faculty positions by May of 2010 and another three faculty positions will be funded by May of 2011. In addition, federal monies from the Title IV-E program will be used to underwrite the MSW program. The graduate student FTEs will support the MSW program after the first three years and will be augmented by institutional funds within the University budget. In the first 5 years of the program and before full accreditation has been received from the Council on Social Work Education, the MSW program will maintain 20 students in the foundation year and 20 students in the advanced concentration year, for a total of 40 graduate students per academic year. In the first year of the program, the MSW program will generate 32 credit hours per graduate student. In the second year and each year thereafter, the MSW program will generate 64 credit hours per academic year. DFAC will continue to support both the BSW program and the MSW program through Title IV-E funds for those students interested in a career in Child Welfare (see Table below). 20
First Year FY 2010 Second Year FY 2011 Third Year FY 2012 Fourth Year FY 2013 I. MSW ENROLLMENT PROJECTIONS Student Majors Shifted from other programs 0 0 0 0 New to the institution 20 40 40 40 Total Majors 20 40 40 40 Course Sections Satisfying Program Requirements Previously existing 0 12 24 24 New 12 12 0 0 Total Program Course Sections 12 24 24 24 Credit Hours Generated by Those Courses Existing enrollments 0 32 32 32 New enrollments 32 32 32 32 Total Credit Hours 32 64 64 64 DEGREES AWARDED 0 20 40 40 II. CURRENT EXPENDITURES EFT Dollars EFT Dollars EFT Dollars EFT Dollars Personnel Reassigned or Existing Positions Faculty 328,000 328,000 426,000* 553,000* Part-time Faculty 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 Graduate Assistants 0 0 0 0 Administrators 94,000 94,000 122,000* 158,000* Support Staff 70,000 70,000 91,000* 118,000 Fringe Benefits 175,693 175,693 228,187* 296,036* Other Personnel Costs 114,000 114,000 114,000 114,000 Total Existing Personnel Costs $811,693 $811,693 $1,011,187 $1,269,036 21
III. NEW EXPENDITURES First Year FY 2010 Second Year FY 2011 Third Year FY 2012 Fourth Year FY 2013 Personnel New Positions Faculty 478,000 478,000 621,000* 807,000* Part-time Faculty 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 Graduate Assistants 30,000 30,000 40,000* 50,000* Administrators 75,000 75,000 98,000* 127,000* Support Staff 110,000 110,000 143,000* 186,000* Fringe Benefits 236,757 236,757 307,820 400,309 Other personnel costs 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000 Total New Personnel Costs $1,019,757 $1,019,757 $1,299,820 $1,600,309 Start-up Costs (One-Time Expenses) Library/learning resources 30,000 Equipment 58,000 Other 10,000 Physical Facilities: construction or major renovation Total One-time Costs $98,000 Operating Costs (recurring costs base budget) Supplies/Expenses 20,000 20,000 15,000 15,000 Travel 20,000 20,000 25,000 25,000 Equipment 20,000 20,000 15,000 10,000 Library/learning resources 15,000 15,000 10,000 10,000 Other 10,000 10,000 0 0 Total Recurring Costs 85,000 85,000 65,000 60,000 GRAND TOTAL COSTS $1,202,751 $1,104,757 $1,364,820 $1,660,309 III. REVENUE SOURCES Source of Funds Reallocation of existing funds New student workload New Tuition 152,320 304,640 304,640 304,640 Federal funds Title IV-E $1,337,918* $1,726,528** $2,071,884** $2,486,261** Other grants Student fees Other New state allocation requested for budget hearing Nature of Funds Base budget One-time funds GRAND TOTAL REVENUES $1,490,238 $2,031,168 $2,376,524 $2,790,901 *Based on admission of 20 students in the first year of the program. **Based on 20 students in first year of program and 20 students in second year of program. 22
Facilities Information for New Academic Programs Proposed Location for the Program: Harnett Building Floor area required for the program (gross and net square feet): 15,000 square feet Type of spaces required: No. of classrooms No. of labs No. of offices Other spaces Four Two Seven Two Conference Rooms Place an X beside the appropriate selection: X Existing facility will be used as is (Area s.f.): Existing facility will require modification (Area s.f.): Projected renovation cost: Estimated relocation cost: Total funding required: Source of Funding: Construction of new facilities will be required (Area s.f.): Estimated construction cost: Estimated total project cost: Proposed source of funding: List any infrastructure impacts that the program will have (i.e., parking, power, HVAC, etc.) and indicated estimated cost and source of funding. Other comments: Note: A system Facilities Project Manager may contact you with further questions separate from the review of the new academic program. 23
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Foundation Year Courses [29 credits Plus a 3 Credit Elective] Social Work Theory SOWK 6020: Achieving Justice in a Diverse World [3 cr.] SOWK 6021: Human Behavior and the Social Environment [3 cr.] ALBANY STATE UNIVERSITY MSW PROGRAM COURSE MATRIX 64 CREDITS Social Work Practice SOWK 6031: Direct Practice Methods [3 cr.] SOWK 6032: Theory & Practice with Families & Groups [3 cr.] SOWK 6033: Theory & Practice with Communities & Organizations [3 cr.] Social Work Research SOWK 6041: Research in Social Work [3 cr.] Social Welfare Policies and Programs SOWK 6011: Social Welfare Policies & Programs [3 cr.] Social Work Field Experience SOWK 6055: Foundation Field Experience I [3 cr.] SOWK 6051: Found Field Seminar I [1 cr.] SOWK 6056: Foundation Field Experience and Seminar II [3 cr.] Advanced Year Courses [26 Credits Plus 6 Credits in Elective] SOWK 7021: Family Dynamics Throughout the Life Cycle [3 cr.] SOWK 7031: Assessment & Practice with Children & Adolescents [3 cr.] SOWK 7032: Assessment & Practice with Families [3 cr.] SOWK 7033: Assessment & Practice with Vulnerable Adults [3 cr.] SOWK 7041: Evaluation of Practice with Children & Families [3 cr.] SOWK 7011: Legal & Ethical Issues in Children & Family Policies [3 cr.] SOWK 6052: Found Field Seminar II [1 cr.] SOWK 7055: Advanced Field Experience I [3 cr.] SOWK 7051: Advanced Field Seminar I [1 cr.] SOWK 7056: Advanced Field Experience II [3 cr.] SOWK 7052: Advanced Field Seminar II [1 cr.] 25
ALBANY STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES Organizational Chart Academic Departments and Programs 07/01/09 "
CSWE Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards Purpose: Social Work Practice, Education, and Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards The purpose of the social work profession is to promote human and community well-being. Guided by a person and environment construct, a global perspective, respect for human diversity, and knowledge based on scientific inquiry, social work s purpose is actualized through its quest for social and economic justice, the prevention of conditions that limit human rights, the elimination of poverty, and the enhancement of the quality of life for all persons. Social work educators serve the profession through their teaching, scholarship, and service. Social work education at the baccalaureate, master s, and doctoral levels shapes the profession s future through the education of competent professionals, the generation of knowledge, and the exercise of leadership within the professional community. The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) uses the Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) to accredit baccalaureate- and master s-level social work programs. EPAS supports academic excellence by establishing thresholds for professional competence. It permits programs to use traditional and emerging models of curriculum design by balancing requirements that promote comparability across programs with a level of flexibility that encourages programs to differentiate. EPAS describe four features of an integrated curriculum design: (1) program mission and goals; (2) explicit curriculum; (3) implicit curriculum; and (4) assessment. The Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards are conceptually linked. Educational Policy describes each curriculum feature. Accreditation Standards (in italics) are derived from the Educational Policy and specify the requirements used to develop and maintain an accredited social work program at the baccalaureate (B) or master s (M) level. 1. Program Mission and Goals Educational Policy 1.0 Program Mission and Goals The mission and goals of each social work program address the profession s purpose, are grounded in core professional values (EP 1.1), and are informed by context (EP 1.2). Educational Policy 1.1 Values Service, social justice, the dignity and worth of the person, the importance of human relationships, integrity, competence,1 human rights, and scientific inquiry are among the core values of social work. These values underpin the explicit and implicit curriculum and frame the profession s commitment to respect for all people and the quest for social and economic justice. Educational Policy 1.2 Program Context Context encompasses the mission of the institution in which the program is located and the needs and opportunities associated with the setting. Programs are further influenced by their historical, political, economic, social, cultural, demographic, and global contexts and by the ways they elect to engage these factors. Additional factors include new knowledge, technology, and ideas that may have a bearing on contemporary and future social work education and practice. "
Accreditation Standard 1.0 Mission and Goals The social work program s mission and goals reflect the profession s purpose and values and the program s context. 1.0.1 The program submits its mission statement and describes how it is consistent with the profession s purpose and values and the program s context. 1.0.2 The program identifies its goals and demonstrates how they are derived from the program s mission. 2. Explicit Curriculum Educational Policy 2.0 The Social Work Curriculum and Professional Practice The explicit curriculum constitutes the program s formal educational structure and includes the courses and the curriculum. Social work education is grounded in the liberal arts, which provide the intellectual basis for the professional curriculum and inform its design. The explicit curriculum achieves the program s competencies through an intentional design that includes the foundation offered at the baccalaureate and master s levels and the advanced curriculum offered at the master s level. The BSW curriculum prepares its graduates for generalist practice through mastery of the core competencies. The MSW curriculum prepares its graduates for advanced practice through mastery of the core competencies augmented by knowledge and practice behaviors specific to a concentration. Educational Policy 2.1 Core Competencies Competency-based education is an outcome performance approach to curriculum design. Competencies are measurable practice behaviors that are comprised of knowledge, values, and skills. The goal of the outcome approach is to demonstrate the integration and application of the competencies in practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. The ten core competencies are listed below [EP 2.1.1 EP 2.1.10(d)], followed by a description of characteristic knowledge, values, skills, and the resulting practice behaviors that may be used to operationalize the curriculum and assessment methods. Programs may add competencies consistent with their missions and goals. Educational Policy 2.1.1 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: advocate for client access to the services of social work; practice personal reflection and self-correction to assure continual professional development; attend to professional roles and boundaries; demonstrate professional demeanor in behavior, appearance, and communication; engage in career-long learning; and use supervision and consultation. 28
Educational Policy 2.1.2 Apply social work ethical principles to guide professional practice. Social workers have an obligation to conduct themselves ethically and to engage in ethical decisionmaking. Social workers are knowledgeable about the value base of the profession, its ethical standards, and relevant law. Social workers: recognize and manage personal values in a way that allows professional values to guidepractice; make ethical decisions by applying standards of the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics2 and, as applicable, of the International Federation of Social Workers/International Association of Schools of Social Work Ethics in Social Work, Statement of Principles; tolerate ambiguity in resolving ethical conflicts; and apply strategies of ethical reasoning to arrive at principled decisions. Educational Policy 2.1.3 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: distinguish, appraise, and integrate multiple sources of knowledge, including research-based knowledge, and practice wisdom; analyze models of assessment, prevention, intervention, and evaluation; and demonstrate effective oral and written communication in working with individuals, families, groups, organizations, communities, and colleagues. Educational Policy 2.1.4 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: recognize the extent to which a culture s structures and values may oppress, marginalize, alienate, or create or enhance privilege and power; gain sufficient self-awareness to eliminate the influence of personal biases and values in working with diverse groups; recognize and communicate their understanding of the importance of difference in shaping life experiences; and view themselves as learners and engage those with whom they work as informants. Educational Policy 2.1.5 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 29