MSW Hybrid Program @ CSU StanislausIntegrative Clinical Practice Specialization for Health, Mental Health, and Behavioral Health Settings

History of MSW Program @ CSU Stanislaus

Mission Statement:Focus on Social Justice

Why a Hybrid MSW Program in Integrative Clinical Practice Specialization for Health, Mental Health, and Behavioral Health Settings

• Job growth projection* for MSW jobs in California between 2008-2018: – 20% for medical and public

health social workers– 37% for mental health and

substance abuse social workers

* CA Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD)

REALIGNMENT

Program Overview:60 units in 24 months

Accelerated schedule

• 2 courses every 8 weeks• 2 face-to-face class sessions

per course (one Saturday per month) @ CSU Stan Stockton Ctr.

• Remainder of course work completed online (asynchronous & synchronous)

• Direct social work practice courses are included in every 8 week academic session

Summer block placements

• Full time internship (40 hours per week) x 13 weeks

• Enhance competency-based skills in direct clinical social work practice

• Regular Field Seminars • Located in your home county,

when possible• Employer-based placements

may be available

Draft schedule: Foundation Year 2015-2016

• Fall Session 1:8/22 – 10/16/15

• SW5005• SW5030

• Fall Session 2:10/24 –

12/18/15• SW5001• SW5031

• Spring Session 1:1/9 – 3/4/16

• SW5055• SW5010

• Spring Session 2:3/12/- 5/6/16

• SW5020• SW5011

Summer block placement5/9/16 – 8/5/16 (Draft schedule)

• Focus is on practicing and integrating skills learned in previous year’s coursework

• 40 hours per week (500 hours per summer)

• Includes:One-to-one supervision from MSW Field Instructor–2 hours per week seminar in a local community–2 all day Saturday Integrative seminars at CSU Stockton Center

Curricular focus

• Competency based social work practice degree– CA Mental Health competencies

• Socially just clinical practice models– SFBT, CBT, I-FAST, Narrative

• Integrative practice approach – Conceptual foundations, change factors,

practice model

• Clinical specialization courses

• Comprehensive exam

Clinical specialiation courses

• Assessments– Psychosocial assessments,

DSM5• Integrated Behavioral Health

– resilience/wellness model• Addictions

– AOD/behavioral addictions diagnosis and treatment

• Trauma treatment models– PTSD, child abuse,

community, military, migration, DV

Culminating/Capstone experience

• Comprehensive exam • Focuses on HBSE, Practice,

Research & Policy for clinical practice

• Builds critical thinking & knowledge review for future licensing

Hybrid MSW Faculty & Staff

Tech requirements &Tech support

You will need• A computer and

reliable internet connection that will support streaming video & video conferencing.

• Enabled webcam and microphone– Headset microphone

preferred

CSU Stan will provide• Tech orientation • Help desk for general

trouble shooting and support

Application Process and timeline

University Application• Online via CSUMentor• Requirements include

– A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

– A grade point average of 2.5 or better in the last 60 units is required.

MSW Program Application

• Online via www.csustan.edu/uee/msw-hybrid

• Requirements include:– Liberal arts background – Voluntary and/or paid

experience in human services

– Computer literacy and reliable internet connection

Tuition and Fees

• $35,000 – divided into four equal payments

• Financial aid may be available – unsubsidized student loans

• Contact CSU Stan Financial Aid office for detailed info– Complete FAFSA if you are

considering this program

Contact infomation

https://www.csustan.edu/uee/msw-hybrid

MSWHybrid@csustan.edu

Shradha Tibrewal209-667-3951

Valerie Leyva209-667-3728