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California State University Bakersfield |
| 2005 - 2007 Catalog |
General Information Program Description Admission to the Program Classification Levels
Accreditation Degree Requirements Advancement to Graduate Candidacy
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Program Director: Debra Morrison-Orton, LMSW-ACP, Ph.D. Program Office: Dorothy Donahoe Hall, A100 Telephone: (661) 654-3434 email: pcadena@csub.edu Website: www.csub.edu/SocialWork/ Faculty: D. Cherin, D. Chenot, J. Choi, J. Digges, B. Hartsell, P. Henry, R. McCleary, R. Mejia, D. Morrison-Orton, G. Nordquist, B. Reifel, M. Thomas
The profession of social work is grounded in a commitment to serving vulnerable and oppressed populations and to advocating for public policies that promote social justice. The Master of Social Work (MSW) program prepares students for advanced generalist social work practice. Graduates are prepared to work with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities in fields such as mental health, physical health, family and child welfare, gerontology, corrections, juvenile justice, youth services, substance abuse treatment, and industrial social work. The program involves over 90 quarter units of academic work, a 960-hour internship, and a culminating experience.
The program includes foundation courses, in which students develop basic knowledge, skills, and values of social work, and concentration courses, in which students develop knowledge, skills, and values consistent with advanced practice.
Students may participate in the program on a full-time or part-time basis. An advanced-standing option is available for students who have received a BSW from an accredited program within the last five years.
Students who desire admission to the MSW program must complete an application for admission to the university and to the department and must pay applicable fees. Regular students are usually admitted as a cohort once each year. Advanced-standing students usually begin their studies in the spring quarter.
Admission to the MSW program is based upon an overall evaluation of the applicant on several criteria, including: 1) intellectual and academic potential, 2) relevant human services experience, 3) leadership potential, and 4) quality of reference letters.
Essential Requirements - Applicants must meet the following requirements before the Admissions Committee will review their applications. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application file is complete.
1. Possession of a Bachelors degree from a recognized college or university. For degrees earned in the United States, this means the degree must be from an institution that is accredited by one of the six regional accrediting associations. 2. A cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 2.5 (on a four point scale) for the last 60 semester units (90 quarter units). 3. A completed University application form, which is obtainable from any CSU campus. 4. A completed departmental application. 5. Official sealed copies of transcripts from all colleges attended. 6. A personal statement completed according to guidelines in the application packet. 7. Three letters of reference. 8. The GRE is optional. Please review the MSW application for additional information. 9. Submission of a Resume. 10. Application fee of $55.
Additional Requirements - Students who meet the following requirements are admitted as “classified” graduate students. Students with one or more deficiencies in the following may be admitted as “conditional” graduate students. Deficiencies must be rectified before enrollment in the program.
1. A liberal arts foundation significantly equivalent to the general education requirements listed in the CSUB catalog 2. A course in human biology 3. Computer literacy is expected
Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement - CSU system policy requires all degree candidates to demonstrate upper division writing competency. Students at CSUB can fulfill the writing proficiency requirement with one of the following courses: 1. Comm 304 Technical and Report Writing 2. Engl 305 Modes of Writing 3. Comm 306 News Writing and Reporting 4. Comm 311 Feature Writing 5. Engl 310 Advanced Writing 6. Engl 311 Writing Literary Analysis 7. Hist 300 Historical Writing
8. Other courses may be substituted for these courses but are considered on an individual basis.
Classified Level - Students who have met all of the admission requirements and are selected by the department’s admissions committee will be admitted at the classified level. These students may take any graduate course meeting the requirements of their Plan of Study as long as the appropriate prerequisites are met.
Conditionally Classified Level - Students who are selected by the department’s admissions committee but who have not met one or more of the additional requirements may be admitted as conditionally classified. Deficiencies must be rectified before enrollment in the program.
Advanced Standing - Applicants who have graduated with a baccalaureate degree in social work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) may request advanced standing. These students follow an abbreviated Plan of Study involving waiver of Foundation courses except SW 530. Advanced-standing candidates may test out of SW 530 with an 80% or better score. The following additional conditions must be met for advanced standing: 1. The student must have completed the Bachelor’s degree in Social Work (BSW) within five years prior to admission to the graduate program. 2. The applicant must have an overall GPA of 3.0 for the baccalaureate degree. 3. All social work courses must have a grade of 3.0 or better. Courses with a grade of less than 3.0 will not be waived.
International Students
In addition to meeting the requirements for admission given above, international students must take TOEFL and have a score of 550 or higher (or 213 on the new conversion scale for the computer-based TOEFL exam).
Immigration Requirements for Licensure
On August 27, 1996, Governor Pete Wilson issued Executive Order W-135-96, which requested that the CSU and other state agencies implement “as expeditiously as reasonably practicable” the provision of The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRAWORA) of 1996 (P.L. 104-193). The Act, also known as the Welfare Reform Act, included provisions to eliminate eligibility for federal and state public benefits for certain categories of lawful immigrants as well as benefits for all illegal immigrants.
Students who will require a professional or commercial license provided by a local, state, or federal government agency in order to engage in an occupation for which the CSU may be training them must meet the immigration requirements of the new Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act to achieve licensure.
The MSW program at CSUB is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), the national accrediting body in Social Work.
Life or Work Experience
In accordance with the standards of the Council on Social Work Education, it is the policy of the department not to grant academic credit for previous life or work experience at either the undergraduate or graduate level.
MSW Curriculum MSW courses provide two levels of competencies, namely Foundation and Concentration. The following are Foundation courses:
SW 510
SW 520
SW 530
SW 540
SW 541
SW 550 SW 551 Field Practicum II (3)
SW 552
Advanced Courses All students in the MSW program take a core set of advanced courses: SW 610 Advanced Social Policy and Services (5) SW 620 Advanced Human Behavior for Social Workers (5) SW 630 Advanced Research Methods for Social Work Practice (5)
Concentration
Students in the MSW program must take a series of courses in a concentration. The courses are selected in consultation with the advisor and according to a plan approved by the department.
Elective Course Work
The MSW course of
study may include elective courses
Field practicum is an integral part of social work education and provides an opportunity to integrate knowledge, skills, and values. Over the course of the program, students receive 960 clock hours in the field. Field Practicum may extend beyond the typical academic quarter schedule. The field experience is guided by an individualized learning contract that students develop with their field instructors. As part of the Field Practicum, students also participate in a weekly seminar where they practice the integration of knowledge, skills, and values. The Coordinator of Field Education is responsible for this component of the curriculum.
Since suitable placements may not be available to all students in the Bakersfield area, students may be required to travel to other communities.
The CSU system requires a culminating experience for graduate education in the form of a thesis or project. The MSW program requires the students to participate in this culminating experience as a prerequisite to graduation and awarding of the MSW degree (9 units maximum).
Research for the master’s thesis or project that involves data from/about human subjects may be required to be reviewed and approved by the Institutional Review Board for Human Subjects Research (IRB/HSR). For additional details, see page 362.
The University confers the MSW degree upon fulfillment of the following requirements: 1. Completion of 70 hours of course work (41 hours for advanced-standing students) according to an approved degree plan. 2. Completion of 960 hours of field experience (480 hours for advanced-standing students) and associated seminars, 3. Completion of a Thesis or Project. 4. Grade point average of 3.0, and grade of “C” (2.0) or better in all courses taken to satisfy the requirements for the degree as specified in each student’s Plan of Study. 5. Completion of 64 credits in residence for regular students and 32 for the advanced-standing students. 6. All coursework leading to the MSW degree must be completed within 4 years from first enrollment. Advancement to Graduate Candidacy
Regular MSW students may be advanced to candidacy upon completion of the Foundation curriculum, and advanced-standing students may be advanced to candidacy during the second quarter of their studies. Advancement to candidacy is based upon a formal review and recommendation by the faculty and approval by the Associate Vice President for Academic Programs. Advancement to candidacy is required prior to initiation of the Thesis or Project.
SW 200 Social Welfare, Social Work, and Social Services (5) This course is designed to provide beginning knowledge of social services, current and dominant issues of social welfare, the welfare state, the nature of social work, and the interaction between individuals and their environments. The course examines the knowledge base, the value base, and the historical landmarks in the development of the social welfare system and professional social work. Classroom sessions, student assignments, readings, and guest speakers will be used to examine how social workers work with a diverse client population and how social workers contribute to solving major social problems within our society. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or permission of the instructor.
SW 510 Social Policy and Services (5) This course provides an overall introduction to social welfare policies in relation to social work practice. Students gain an understanding of the historical and philosophical background of social welfare policies and the social work profession. Important issues in social policy formulation and models of policy analysis are presented. The impact of social policies on diverse populations such as ethnic minorities, children, women, the poor, and other oppressed groups is examined. The course also focuses on the concept of social justice as it relates to welfare policy formulation and implementation. Prerequisite: admission to the program.
SW 520 Foundations of Human Behavior (5) Reviews a broad spectrum of theories of human development as they relate to individuals, families, groups, organizations, institutions, and communities. Interactions of biological, social, psychological, and cultural factors as they promote health and well-being during early, middle, and late adulthood are considered. Unique situations of diverse populations such as ethnic minorities, children, women, the poor, and other oppressed groups will be examined in the context of the social systems with which the person interacts. Prerequisite: admission to the program.
SW 530 Research Methods for Social Work (5) Introduces social work research methods, including research designs for both quantitative and qualitative studies. Focuses on learning research strategies that are appropriate to clinical practice and administrative demands; accepting responsibility for contributing to the professional body of social work knowledge; developing the ability to critically examine, interpret, and utilize research findings in relation to everyday social work practice; acquiring skills in using and understanding statistical procedures most commonly used in social work settings. Prerequisite: admission to the program.
SW 540 Generalist Social Work Practice I (5) Examines the assumptions, concepts, principles, and values of generalist practice from a cross-cultural perspective in regard to professional relationships, social work roles, treatment processes, and service delivery models with individuals, families, and groups. The course emphasizes problem solving processes, including defining problems, collecting and analyzing data, planning and contracting, selecting among alternative interventions, implementing interventions, evaluating effectiveness, and termination. Examines special issues relating to diverse populations such as ethnic minorities, children, women, the poor, and other oppressed groups. Prerequisite: admission to the program.
SW 541 Generalist Social Work Practice II (5) Provides the contextual framework of generalist social work practice with particular emphasis on communities and organizations as social systems. The course focuses on analysis of the community as a social system with emphasis on the dynamic aspects of community system interfaces; common strategies of producing change in community work; the nature of formal organizations as environments through which social services are provided in the community; and the knowledge and skills necessary to affect change within organizations. Prerequisites: admission to the program.
SW 550 Field Practicum I (3) This course includes 16 hours each week of supervised practice experience in a community social agency and a three-hour integrative seminar. The course focuses on the application of Foundation knowledge, skills, values, and ethics to practice with individuals, families, groups, and communities. Students develop skills in effective use of self; in assessment, intervention, and evaluation; in written and oral professional communication; in effective use of supervision; and in critical assessment of agency policy and practice. The course may extend beyond the limits of a typical quarter. Prerequisites: admission to the program; completion of or concurrent enrollment with SW 540. May be taken up to three times for credit.
SW 554 Field Practicum II (4) This course includes 24 hours each week of supervised practice experience in a community social agency and a three-hour integrative seminar. The course focuses on the application of Foundation knowledge, skills, values, and ethics to practice with individuals, families, groups, and communities. Students develop skills in effective use of self; in assessment, intervention, and evaluation; in written and oral professional communication; in effective use of supervision; and in critical assessment of agency policy and practice. The course may extend beyond the limits of a typical quarter. Prerequisites: admission to the program; completion of or concurrent enrollment with SW 540. May be taken up to two times for credit.
SW 555 Field Practicum III (2) This course includes 12 hours each week of supervised practice experience in a community social agency and a three-hour integrative seminar. The course focuses on the application of Foundation knowledge, skills, values, and ethics to practice with individuals, families, groups, and communities. Students develop skills in effective use of self; in assessment, intervention, and evaluation; in written and oral professional communication; in effective use of supervision; and in critical assessment of agency policy and practice. The course may extend beyond the limits of a typical quarter. Prerequisites: admission to the program; completion of or concurrent enrollment with SW 540. May be taken up to four times for credit.
SW 556 Field Practicum IV (8) This course includes 40 hours each week of supervised practice experience in a community social agency and a three-hour integrative seminar. The course focuses on the application of Foundation knowledge, skills, values, and ethics to practice with individuals, families, groups, and communities. Students develop skills in effective use of self; in assessment, intervention, and evaluation; in written and oral professional communication; in effective use of supervision; and in critical assessment of agency policy and practice. The course may extend beyond the limits of a typical quarter. Prerequisites: admission to the program; completion of or concurrent enrollment with SW 540.
SW 560 Social Work Interventions with Asian-American Families (5) In this course, students develop an understanding of the bio-psycho-socio-spiritual issues involved when working with Asian-American clients. The course examines the history and diversity of ethnic groups and the impact of local, state, and national demographics, policies, economics, and service systems. Prerequisite: admission to the program or instructor permission.
SW 561 Social Work Practice with Gay, Lesbian, and Transgender Populations (5) This course presents the brief modern history of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered persons. Special emphasis is given to the bio-psycho-socio-spiritual issues associated with this population and current social work trends in working with this population. Prerequisites: admission to the program or instructor permission.
SW 564
Social Work Interventions with African- This course is designed to provide the student an understanding of communication, family dynamics, extended and fictive kinship impact on psychosocial service delivery within the African-American family within the context of the African-American experience in the United States. Prerequisite: admission to the program or instructor permission.
SW 565 Social Work Practice with the Aged and their Families (5) This course provides an overview of social work practice with older adults and their families. It will build on theories about human development, personality, and the social environment as they relate to an ethnically diverse aging society at national and global levels. The course will focus on social work practice and will address poverty, gender, ethnicity, caregiving, elderly abuse, long-term care, religion, spirituality, legal issues, health care, mental health care, and advocacy. Prerequisite: SW 520 or instructor permission.
SW 566 Social Welfare Policy and Services with Aged Populations (5) This course examines policies, problems, and trends related to aging adults. Students will analyze policies with regard to access, cost, and availability of services. The course will examine policies in the US and in other countries and will cover health care, mental health care, long-term care, housing, and cultural issues. Prerequisites: SW 520, SW 565, or instructor permission.
SW 567 Multicultural Social Work Practice with Aged Populations (5) This course uses national and global perspectives to focus on multicultural issues of older adults and their families. It provides a framework for social work interventions that are complicated by interactions of ethnic, gender, and sexual backgrounds of aging populations. Areas of study include individual, family, group, and community treatment of diverse elderly. Prerequisites: SW 520, SW 565, or instructor permission.
SW 568 International Social Work (5) This course examines political, economic, and social forces that have historically affected the practice of social work in the global community. Emphasis is placed on human rights, social justice, and social development perspectives in the provision of social welfare services. Students examine social work philosophy, theory, and practice in countries other than the United States. Prerequisite: admission to the program or instructor permission.
SW 569 Cross-Cultural Approaches to Health and Healing and Social Work Practice (5) This course examines approaches to health and healing in the East and West. From a holistic perspective, students examine the relevance of these approaches to micro, mezzo, and macro practice. Prerequisite: admission to the program or instructor permission.
SW 570 Domestic Violence and Family Dynamics (5) This course examines the dynamics of domestic violence within the family with an emphasis on understanding the cycle of violence and the impact of domestic violence on women and children. This course also focuses on the bio-psycho-socio-spiritual models and theoretical approaches to interventions with this population and society. Prerequisites: admission to the program or instructor permission.
SW 571 Clinical Practice and Inquiry with Death and Dying (5) This course examines the impact of grief and loss throughout the life cycle with an emphasis on loss through terminal illness and the trauma of death. The course emphasizes clinical interventions, research, and the current theoretical perspective from a bio-psycho-socio-spiritual paradigm. Prerequisites: admission to the program or instructor permission.
SW 572 Issues and Interventions in Child Maltreatment (5) This course prepares students for interdisciplinary, multicultural practice with maltreated children and their families. Students develop a conceptual background in etiology, intervention, and treatment of child abuse and neglect. Students develop skills in identification, intervention, treatment, and prevention in working with families who have abused or are at high risk for abusing their children. Prerequisite: admission to the program or instructor permission.
SW 573 Substance Abuse: Assessment and Treatment (5) This course examines the incidence and etiology of chemical dependency and its impact on individuals, families, and society. The course examines physiological and psychological aspects of psychoactive substances and examines ethical and spiritual issues relative to treatment. Special attention is given to distinctions among diverse populations. Prerequisite: admission to the program or instructor permission.
SW 574 Advanced Substance Abuse, Dual Diagnosis, Assessment, & Treatment (5) This advanced course in substance abuse and dual diagnosis treatment addresses assessment, placement criteria, treatment approaches, relapse prevention, standards of care, professional ethics, case management, and multidisciplinary strategies. The course also covers the 10 core competencies required to become a Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor, and consideration is given to public policy, legislation, and service delivery in a managed care environment. Prerequisite: SW 573 or instructor permission.
SW 577 Special Topics in Social Work (1-5) Offered periodically as announced. May be repeated with different course content. Prerequisite: admission to the program or instructor permission.
SW 580 Family Treatment (5) This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of advanced specialized skills needed to work with families. The focus is on clinical work with families, emphasizing the ecosystems, strength-based, and multicultural perspectives. Techniques of various family theorists as employed in the stages of family treatment are taught in a lecture and experiential format. Prerequisite: admission to the program or instructor permission.
SW 581 Social Work with Groups (5) This course examines the theory and skills of group social work. Students examine stages of group development and the role of social workers in each stage. Prerequisite: admission to the program or instructor permission.
SW 583 Object Relations and Self-Psychology in Social Work (5) This course explores object relations and self-psychology with a focus on the utility of these theories and related methodology for professional social work. The emerging theory of intersubjectivity also receives cursory coverage. Prerequisite: admission to the program or instructor permission.
SW 585 Social Work in the Schools (5) This is an elective course designed to help student’s gain a greater understanding of the role of school social work and its implications for social work practice. The focus of this course is on the application of theories, concepts, and principles in the direct and indirect practice with children and their families in school settings. This course will utilize an ecological perspective with emphasis placed on the ethical dimensions faced in a public school setting. Prerequisites: Admission to the program or department permission.
SW 586 Leadership in Human Service Organizations (3) This course focuses on the various theories of leadership and their application to service delivery, professional ethics, and community needs in human service organizations. Prerequisite: admission to the program or instructor permission.
SW 588 Applied Program Evaluation with Social Work Agencies (5) This course provides an overview of applied program evaluation in social welfare and mental health agencies. Topics include qualitative and quantitative evaluation designs, formative and summative evaluations, program monitoring, and quality assurance procedures. Prerequisite: SW 530 or instructor permission.
SW 590 Social Work and the Law (5) Provides an overview and analysis of the interaction of the social work and legal professions. Legal procedures and issues of special relevance to social work practice are presented. Legislation and court decisions as well as pending litigation affecting the delivery of social services are reviewed and discussed. Emphasis is on child welfare and juvenile court issues, but topics related to homelessness, education, mental health, domestic violence and the elderly are also examined. Prerequisite: admission to the program or instructor permission.
SW 591 Special Education, the Law, and Social Work Practice (5) This course examines federal and state law associated with special education. Students learn to advocate for the child, family, and teachers and to facilitate effective Individual Education Plans and Transition Plans. Prerequisites: SW 520 and SW 540 or instructor permission.
SW 592 Ethical Issues in Social Work Practice (5) This course examines the many ethical issues that arise in social work practice. Students examine ethical standards and how they evolved, models for ethical decision making, and ethical dilemmas. Prerequisite: admission to the program or instructor permission.
SW 593 Assessment and Diagnosis in Social Work (5) This elective is designed to examine the incidence and etiology of mental illness and its impact on individuals, families, and society. Various Classification systems (DSM, PIE, and ICD) may be utilized to meet the demands of practice. Prerequisites: A course in human biology and SW 520.
SW 595 Spirituality, Religion, and Social Work (5) This course examines the role of religion and spirituality in social work practice, nationally and globally. Students gain an understanding of religiously/spiritually-based groups in the development of social work. Students examine models for integrating spirituality and religious beliefs into practice. Prerequisite: admission to the program or instructor permission.
SW 596 Human Sexuality in Social Work Practice (5) Examination of the major variables affecting human sexuality including the physiological, psychological, and socio-cultural variables associated with the development and manifestation of sexual identity, sexual behavior, and sexual disorders across the lifespan. The interaction of biological, social, psychological and cultural factors as they promote health and well-being, or contribute to difficulties in the expression of sexuality, is emphasized. Prerequisites: Admission to the program or department permission.
SW 597 Biological Foundations of Social Work (5) By introducing students to the structures and functions of the human body, this course serves as a foundation for understanding the person-in-environment perspective that is essential to social work. It emphasizes the mutual interaction between person and environment from evolutionary and ecological perspectives. Prerequisites: Pending admission or admission to the program and department permission.
SW 599 Individual Study (1-5) This course allows a student to work independently with a professor on a collaboratively designed plan of study. Prerequisite: instructor permission.
SW 610 Advanced Social Policy and Services (5) The course prepares students to understand major services and policies relating to Child and Family Services and to Health and Mental Health Services. This understanding serves as the basis for examination of social work interventions in problem areas. The course emphasizes the interaction between political and legislative processes in policy formulation, and it examines international, national, and state perspectives on problem areas in health care and child welfare. Prerequisite: SW 510.
SW 620 Advanced Human Behavior (5) The course critically evaluates how the cultures of human groups, organizations, and communities contribute to the life issues that social workers confront every day. It emphasizes the application and integration of contemporary theory and research on multiple dimensions of social behavior in human groups of all sizes. Focus is placed on the ways culture affects social and economic justice. Prerequisites: SW 520.
SW 630 Advanced Research Methods for Social Work Practice (5) The focus of this course is on social work practice research paradigms, models, and methods. Particular attention is given to epistemological issues in clinical research, clinical assessments, and qualitative and quantitative methods used in social work practice evaluation. Needs assessment and program evaluation and their role in social work practice are covered. This course is designed to give the student a more in-depth exploration of gender and ethnic minority research issues and computer-assisted, descriptive, and exploratory data analysis. Prerequisites: SW 530.
SW 646 Advanced Practice I (5) This course focuses on the application of theories, concepts, and principles in direct service. Students are expected to develop competencies in assessment, intervention, monitoring, and evaluation. Social work roles, functions, and processes across settings are emphasized. Prerequisites: SW 540 and SW 541.
SW 647 Advanced Practice II (5) This course continues from SW 646 the application of theories, concepts, and principles in direct service with attention to different settings and different levels of practice. Prerequisite: SW 646.
SW 648 Advanced Practice III (5) This course continues from SW 647 the application of theories, concepts, and principles in direct service and incorporates them into a focus on administrative practice. Prerequisites: SW 647.
SW 650 Advanced Field Practicum (3) Supervised practicum that engages students in supervised direct service activities and provides practice experiences for application of the skills acquired in all foundation areas. The goal is to produce a professionally reflective, self-evaluating, knowledgeable, and developing social worker. Students are prepared for entry into a specialized area of practice, with the ability to utilize a variety of intervention techniques in diverse settings and with diverse populations. The course may extend beyond the limits of a typical quarter. Prerequisites: Completion of an approved foundation practicum sequence and completion of or concurrent enrollment in SW 646. May be taken up to three times for credit.
SW 656 Advanced Field Practicum IV (4) Supervised practicum for 24 hours each week that engages students in supervised direct service activities in an approved area of interest and that provides practice experiences for application of the skills acquired in all foundation areas. The goal is to produce a professionally reflective, self-evaluating, knowledgeable, and developing social worker. Students are prepared for entry into a specialized area of practice with the ability to utilize a variety of intervention techniques in diverse settings and with diverse populations. The course may extend beyond the limits of a typical quarter. Prerequisites: Completion of an approved foundation practicum sequence and completion of or concurrent enrollment with SW 646. May be taken up to two times for credit.
SW 657 Advanced Field Practicum V (2) Supervised practicum for 12 hours each week that engages students in supervised direct service activities in an approved area of interest and provides practice experiences for application of the skills acquired in all foundation areas. The goal is to produce a professionally reflective, self-evaluating, knowledgeable, and developing social worker. Students are prepared for entry into a specialized area of practice, with the ability to utilize a variety of intervention techniques in diverse settings and with diverse populations. The course may extend beyond the limits of a typical quarter. Prerequisites: Completion of an approved foundation practicum sequence and completion of or concurrent enrollment with SW 646. May be taken up to two times for credit.
SW 658 Advanced Field Practicum VI (8) Supervised practicum for 40 hours each week that engages students in supervised direct service activities in an approved area of interest and that provides practice experiences for application of the skills acquired in all foundation areas. The goal is to produce a professionally reflective, self-evaluating, knowledgeable, and developing social worker. Students are prepared for entry into a specialized area of practice, with the ability to utilize a variety of intervention techniques in diverse settings and with diverse populations. The course may extend beyond the limits of a typical quarter. Prerequisites: Completion of an approved foundation practicum sequence and completion of or concurrent enrollment with SW 648.
SW 686 Supervision in the Helping Professions (3) This course introduces students to the techniques of administrative, educational, and supportive supervision with an emphasis on clinical supervision. Topics include California requirements for supervisors and supervisees, stages of supervision, models of supervision, diversity issues in supervision, ethical issues in supervision, and evaluation of supervision. Prerequisites: SW 620 or consent of instructor.
SW 691 Thesis (3) Under the supervision of a thesis committee, completion of an individual research project with a focus on research. Must meet University thesis requirements. Three units are awarded for each quarter in which satisfactory work is documented and approved by the thesis committee. May be taken three times for credit. Prerequisite: Completion of foundation requirements and thesis committee approval.
SW 692 Project (3) Under the supervision of a project committee, completion of an individual service project with a research component. Must meet University project requirements. Three units are awarded for each quarter in which satisfactory work is documented and approved by the project committee. May be taken three times for credit. Prerequisite: Completion of foundation requirements and project committee approval.
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