Master Of Social Work Informational Meeting

Shantalea Johns, LLMSWJill Reed, LMSW

Academic Advisors

Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accreditation

Long standing tradition of preparing ethical and competent social work generalists, advanced practitioners and scholars at the BSW, MSW, and PhD levels, respectively, with learning that primarily emphasizes urban settings.

Urban Research University setting with a mission of the Wayne State University School of Social Work to serve the poor, vulnerable, and oppressed of our society. This provides an abundant learning opportunities for our students.

Wayne State University – School of Social Work

Choices

Marketable Degree

NASW predicts critical shortage

Broad range of career opportunities NASW - social work jobs – “On Any Given Day..” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGGIKZE0deU

LicensingChange in Michigan from Registered to Licensed -

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Limited license (LLMSW) upon graduate Exam – Clinical & Macro 4,000 Supervised Hours Finger print and background check required as

part of the application for licensure. Approx. cost is $65.25

Continuing education requirements once LMSW is received

MSW Program Pre-Candidate Masters (PCM) with Advanced Standing

- Bachelor of Social Work degree - 38 credit hour program - Admit in Summer Term only - 10 Months Full-Time, 2 1/2 years Part-Time

Core/Regular Program- Bachelor’s degree in other discipline

besides Social Work - 60 credit hour program

- Admit in Fall Term only - 2 Years Full-Time, 4 Years Part-Time

Advanced Year Concentrations

Interpersonal Choice of Methods Of Practice: Family Systems, Psychodynamic, or Cognitive/Behavioral

Special Interest Areas: Families at risk, Child Welfare, Mental Health, Schools, Health Care, Gerontology, and Substance Abuse

Innovation in Community, Policy and Leadership

Platforms: Leadership, Community Building/Development, or Policy

Never Doubt that a small group of committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that has. Margaret Mead

Field Education (Internship) Office of Field Education handles all placements – See

Statement of Acknowledgement: Field Placement 16 hours of field education is required EVENING AND WEEKEND FIELD PLACEMENT

OPPORTUNITIES ARE NOT GUARANTEED AND IF ARRANGED MAY RESTRICT OPTIONS

Established list of approved agencies Advanced year option of 3-day field placement

Lock-Step Integrated Program

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

Full time - 2 year programInterpersonal Concentration

Fall semesterMethods I 3HBSE I 3SWOPS I 3Research I 3Field I 4Field Seminar .5

16.5

Fall SemesterMethods IV 4Policy II 3Elective 2Field II 4

Field Seminar .5 13.5

Winter semesterMethods II 3Methods III 3HBSE II 3Research II 3

Field I 4 Field Seminar .5

16.5

Winter semesterMethods V 4Elective 3Elective 2Field II 4

Field Seminar .5 13.5

Part-time - 4 year programInterpersonal Concentration 1 Fall Winter Sp/Su HBSE I 3 HBSE II 3 Research II 3 Policy 3 Research I 3 3

6 6

2 Methods I 3 Methods III 3Methods II 3 Field 4 Field 4 3Field Seminar .5 Field Seminar .5

7.5 7.5

3 Methods IV 4 Methods V 4 Field 4 Field 4

Field Seminar .5 Field Seminar .58.5 8.5

4 Policy II 3 Elective 2 Elective 2 Elective 3

5 5

(PCM) Advanced StandingSummer Bridge Program

Intensive 8 week Summer Program that bridges knowledge from BSW to advanced year

of the MSW program.

2 - Research2 - HBSE2- Policy2- Practice

8 Credit Hours Total

Full Time – (PCM) AdvancedYear - Interpersonal Concentration

Fall WinterMethods 4 Methods 4Policy 3 Elective 3Elective 2 Elective 3Elective 2 Field 4Field 4 Field Seminar .5Field Seminar .5 14.5 15.5

Part Time (PCM) Advanced Year – Interpersonal Concentration

Fall Winter Sp/Su1 Methods 4 Methods 4 Elective 2 Field 4 Field 4 Elective 2 Field Seminar .5 Field Seminar .5

4 8.5 8.5

2 Policy 3 Elective 2 Elective 2 Elective 2

5 4

Application Process(PCM) Advanced Standing – 38 Credit Hours

Priority Application Date – December 1st

Core/Regular Program – 60 Credit Hours Priority Application Date – December 1stRolling Admission – Earlier submission

encouraged – 30 Day notification

Admission Criteria Competitive Admission 2.75 Minimal HPA 4 year Bachelor’s Degree 30 Credit Hours in the Social Science Area Suitability to the profession; i.e. relevant

work experience, volunteer work, field work, internship

Admission ProcessApplicants for the Wayne State University (WSU) Master of Social

Work (MSW) Degree Program complete one application. Apply and submit all application material online at http://gradapply.wayne.edu

This includes fee, submission of official transcripts, resume, Personal

Interest statement, and 3 references. No GRE is required.

• The Personal Interest Statement is to be between 3-5 pages, typed, double spaced, 12 point font, 1-inch margins

• 3 References - No personal references; i.e. co-workers, friends, or therapist.

If you previously submitted an application to the School of Social Work or the WSU graduate school, please contact the Wayne State University – School of Social Work, Office of Admissions and Student Services for directions on submitting additional application material.

Application Fees Tuition fee scale is included in packet Good neighbor program for Windsor and parts of

Ohio (resident tuition rates) See back of tuition fee scale for details on

Scholarships & Financial Aid Resources. Visit WSU OSFA website for further information at: http://finaid.wayne.edu/ (PCM – Advanced Standing students must fill out separate year FASA forms for summer term and the following school year)

Other fees (approximately $85)-see field info sheet NASW student membership Liability insurance

Non-Degree Status AdmissionCan be admitted non-degree status for any semester.

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

Certificate Programs

Social Work Practice with Family & Couples Gerontology Developmental Disabilities Interdisciplinary:

- Alcohol & Drug Abuse Studies- Infant Mental Health

Temporary Approval for School Social Work Requirements

500 field placement hours in child welfare or school setting

Interpersonal concentration which includes content of Psychopathology in methods course Electives:

SW 8180, SW in the School Setting, 3 credit hours

S W 8330, Psychosocial Assessment of Child & Youth, 3 credit hours

Questions ???? Thank you for your interest in the Wayne State University,

Master of Social Work Program!!!

Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance!

Jill Reed, ak7782@wayne.edu, (313) 577-4409

Visit our website at www.socialwork.wayne.edu

Have A Great Day!!!