You are in the official 2005-2006 General Catalog
for California State University, Fresno.
Department of Social Work Education
The Bachelor of Arts Program
The bachelor's degree program prepares students to enter supervised professional social work practice and/or pursue admission to a range of graduate study programs and professional schools. This includes graduate study in social work leading to a master's in social work. Both the bachelor's and master's degree programs are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements
Social Work Major
Major requirements (42 units)
SWRK 20, 123, 130, 135, 136, 139, 140, 175, 176, 181 (6 units), 182 (6 units),
185
(A minimum grade of C in each major core course in the social work major
is required [SWRK 20, 123, 130, 135, 136, 139, 140, 175, 176, 181, 182,
185].)
Note: Students must attain a minimum grade of C in each required
course in social work major Students who receive a grade of less than C
in any of the above courses must meet with their Social Work Education academic
adviser and develop a plan for repeating the course and continuing the major.
Refer to the Undergraduate Advising Booklet for complete information on
policies.
See Advising Notes.
Additional requirements (18 units)
May also count toward General Education
- ECON 25, 40, or 50 (3 units)
- HS 90 or 135 (3 units)
- Approved upper-division electives (see list in department office) (9
units)
Cultural Diversity Ethnic Studies including African American Studies and American Indian Studies; Chicano and Latin American Studies, Asian American Studies, or Women's Studies (3 units)
Six units from two of the following areas: Anthropology, Criminology, Psychology, or Sociology (6 units) - Select three units from the following: SWRK 122T, 125, 128, 129, 137 (3 units)
General Education requirements (51 units)
Electives and remaining degree requirements* (13-24 units)
(see Degree Requirements); may include a double
major or minor
Total (120 units)
__________
* This figure takes into consideration that, with proper selection, 15 units
of additional requirements for the social work major also may be applied
toward fulfilling General Education requirements (see General
Education). Consult the social work department chair or your faculty
adviser for details.
Advising Notes
- Approved course listings are available in the department office and on the Web. Consult your faculty adviser for assistance in selecting a pattern of courses to fit your particular interests and goals.
- CR/NC grading is not permitted in the social work major with the exception of SWRK 181 and 182.
- General Education, additional requirements, and elective units may be used toward a double major or minor (see Double Major or departmental minor). Consult the appropriate department chair, program coordinator, or faculty adviser for further information.
- No General Education Multicultural/International course offered by the Social Work Education Department may be used to satisfy the General Education requirements for majors in the department.
- Senior year internships are arranged by the field coordinator. Applications must be filed. Also, interviews with the field coordinator and agency selection interviews must be completed the semester prior to entering the field.
- Students who have prior knowledge of Spanish or Southeast Asian languages but lack fluency are encouraged to take additional coursework in the languages.
- A booklet describing the program more fully is available in the department office and on the Web.
Certificate in Alcohol/Drug Studies
The Department of Social Work Education is participating in a certificate of special study awarded to those students who successfully complete a minimum of 12 units of interdisciplinary academic coursework in the area of alcohol and drug abuse. (For complete details, see Health and Human Services-Interdisciplinary Courses in this catalog.)
Certificate in Cross-Cultural Competency
The College of Health and Human Services and the Department of Social Work Education jointly offer a certificate of special study in cultural competency. Tweve units of selective study are required that include two core courses and two related interdisciplinary electives. The certificate is designed to prepare students for professional practice in culturally diverse settings in the fields of business, education, health care, and human service. All coursework must be taken for a letter grade and completed with a grade of C or better in each of the six required units and six units of electives.
Required courses (6 units)
SWRK 136, 137
Elective courses (6 units)
Take two 3-unit courses, each from different categories.
- Language and Culture: ANTH 118, 123, 124; CLS 116; CSD 122, 139; CI 140ECE; SPAN 125; GERON 111, 161; HUM 130; LING 110, 120, 130; PHIL 135, 138; PSYCH 178; COMM 120, 164
- Health/Mental Health: AAIS 141; ANTH 117; CLS 158; HS 90, 100, 104; PSYCH 169; WS 134; RLS 125
- Ethnicity: AAIS 56,100, 101, 103, 104W, 135, 136, 142, 144, 148; ANTH 115, 116W, ASAM 110, 138, 140; CLS 126, 128, 141, 152, 154, 156; CRIM 174; SOC 111
- Women: AAIS 137; CLS 162; GERON 18; HS 126, 130; HIST 101; SOC 132; WS 105, 120, 125, 135
Total (12 units)
For more information, call the Department of Social Work Education at 559.278.3992.
Credential Programs
As part of the M.S.W. degree, the Department of Social Work Education offers a program which satisfies the requirements for the Pupil Personnel Services Credential with Specializations in School Social Work and Child Welfare and Attendance Services. Advising and admissions information are available through the P.P.S. coordinator in the Department of Social Work Education.
Master of Social Work
This program is designed to prepare students for advanced, autonomous social work practice - capable of intervening at the individual, family, small group, organization, and community levels. Students will achieve competence in problem identification, assessment, development of intervention plans, and evaluation of practice. They will build cross-cultural awareness. Students will learn to use empowerment and social justice perspectives in intervention with client systems of various sizes.
Students will complete a total of 60 units of graduate work, including 10 units of supervised internship with participating agencies in the community. They will prepare an acceptable master's project/thesis which investigates social problems and appropriate intervention strategies.
The program will prepare students for practice and advancement in the
social work profession. Students will develop the knowledge and skills necessary
to provide direct services, consultation, training, program development,
practice evaluation, and social service research on behalf of clients and
community and contribute to the advancement of the profession.
Students accepted to the program must maintain an average GPA of 3.0 in
all coursework. They must also complete a project/thesis under faculty supervision.
In addition, all students are expected to complete an internship experience
in participating community agencies. The department will maintain on-going
assessment and evaluation of internship through written evaluation procedures.
Master of Social Work Degree Requirements
In the 60-unit program, all students are required to take the following courses: SWRK 200, 203, 214, 215, 216, 220, 224, 227, 246, 247, 291, 250 and 251, in addition to completing a project (298) or an individual thesis (299), for a total of 45 to 46 units. In consultation with their faculty advisers, students also enroll in either SWRK 226 or 244 (3 units). The remaining 11 to 12 units may be selected from electives in social work or from other departments, subject to approval. Contact the department office for a list of electives.
Master of Social Work Writing Requirement
The graduate writing requirement for the Master of Social Work is satisfied
by passing a writing exam administered in SWRK 200 during the first semester
of graduate coursework. The student must pass the writing exam as a prerequisite
to advancement to candidacy. For more information about the writing requirement
and the appeals process, refer to the Graduate Handbook. Students may obtain
a copy of the Graduate Handbook from the Department of Social Work Education.
Social Work Education Courses