MSW One-Year Advanced Standing Program (ASP) Summer 2022

MSW One-Year Advanced Standing Program (ASP) Summer 2022 Application Information

MSW Advanced Standing Program (ASP) Offered at Cal State LA Downtown, the MSW program at California State University, Los Angeles educates students to assume leadership roles in professional practice. Our advanced urban generalist graduates analyze, intervene, evaluate, and advocate with diverse underserved and oppressed clients and communities.

The Cal State LA Advantage Excellent and affordable education targeting a wide range of students. Excellent education at an affordable price. Ranked top 3 MSW schools in Southern California and top 5 in California. Ranked # 59 among top social work schools by 2022 US News and World Report. One of the most ethnically diverse colleges (students and faculty). Students receive individual attention from faculty and staff. Students have an opportunity to make a contribution to social work research with the completion of their thesis.

Cal State LA Downtown 801 S. Grand Avenue 6th Floor o Modern and inviting space designed to meet the needs of 21st century learners. o Equipped with the latest in educational technology o Located in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles o Accessible to public transit, freeways, and parking available on-site o Financial aid available in Summer

The Urban Generalist Focus The urban generalist focus prepares students to provide service across the spectrum of practice. Capitalizing on Cal State LA Downtown’s location, this focus offers students the opportunity to learn effective and responsive strategies for working in any urban environment at the micro (individual/family), mezzo (group/community), and macro (policy/societal) levels. Our MSW program also allows students to empower and be relevant to the needs of the multi-national, multi-ethnic, and multi-cultural communities that surround the campus (Downtown L.A., East L.A., South L.A., Pasadena, Alhambra, Glendale, and other nearby communities). Applicants will still be able to work with specific populations through course content, electives, fieldwork (internship), and thesis. Concentration specific content (e.g. children, youth, women and families, aging, forensic, LGBT etc.) are incorporated across the MSW curriculum.

Admission Requirements The MSW Advanced Standing Program (ASP) at Cal State LA is a one-year 33 semester unit program for candidates who hold a BASW degree. Admission to the program allows students to complete their MSW degree in less time than the traditional MSW program by waiving the first-year foundation course requirements. Students applying for this option must demonstrate their field readiness to perform at the level of a second-year MSW student. The ASP program begins with 6 semester units (2 courses) in the summer prior to the beginning of the advanced courses, which are completed in two semesters. ASP students attend classes Mondays and Tuesdays at Cal State LA Downtown located at 801 S. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles on the 6 th Floor. Field internship for ASP students are on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays during regular business hours for a total of 24 hours per week.

Requirements for Advanced Standing Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from a CSWE accredited college or university (completed with the last 5 years) Minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale. Three references - one from each of the following: 1. One academic (A) 2. One from your Integrative Seminar Instructor (F) 3. One from the field instructor from your BASW internship (F) Successful ASP candidates will demonstrate readiness to be placed in a second year field placement if admitted. For example, the candidate has work experience in social or human services post-BASW. One year of work experience in social services or human services is preferred

Curriculum Courses for the One Spring Year Fall Semester (16 Weeks) Semester (16 Weeks) Summer Semester (4 Weeks) Course Title Unit SW 5401 Social Welfare Research & Statistics 3 SW 5805 Child Welfare (Elective 1) Summer Workshop for Field Readiness 3 0 PreRequisite Course Title Unit PreRequisite Cours e Unit PreRequisite 3 SW 5203 SW 5203 Mental Health Assessment & Diagnosis 3 SW 5204 Advanced Evidencebased SW Practice SW 5303 Administration of Social. Service Agencies 3 SW 5304 Advanced Policy Analysis & Practice SW 5970 Advanced Social Work Research 3 SW 5995 Research Project 3 SW 5970 SW 5950 C Field Practicum 3 SW 5950D Field Practicum 3 SW 5950C SW 5804 Total Units: 6 Title Total Units: 12 Total Required Units: 33 3 Trauma, Substance 3 Abuse & Violence (Elective) Total Units: 15

Applying to the ASP Program To apply to the university and the MSW ASP program, you will be submitting only one online application. Starting October 15, 2021, complete and submit the University application online through Cal State Apply: https://www2.calstate.edu/apply for Summer 2022. The MSW supplemental program application is in Quadrant 4 (Q4) within Cal State Apply. You will need to upload the personal statement, resume and unofficial transcripts from all schools attended in this section. You will also need to provide the names and email addresses of the individuals who will be completing your reference forms and they will be sent an email with the reference form to complete by February 15, 2022. The Application Deadline has been extended to February 15, 2022. All documents must be submitted by the February 15, 2022deadline.

Applying to the ASP Program (Cont’d) Reference Forms are required for each of the following: 1. One academic (A) from a professor who gave you a letter grade. 2. One from your Integrative Seminar Instructor (F) 3. One from the field instructor from your BASW internship (F) The Application process: Pay the 70 application fee Apply for the Summer 2022 MSW Graduate Program at the DTLA campus. Send your official transcripts to the Office of Admissions and Outreach Once your application has been submitted, you will receive your Campus Identification Number (CIN) and your Personal Identification Number (PIN) which will be assigned to you. When you receive your CIN and PIN information be sure to setup your GET Account so you can monitor the status of your application and check your “To Do” list for missing documents and university updates. Your complete application will be reviewed by the School of Social Work and the Office of Admissions If you application pass the first phase you will be invited for an interview. Final admission decisions will be provided by e-mail

Tuition and Fees One Year ASP 17,325 ( 525 per unit) Please Note: All CSU listed fees should be regarded as estimates that are subject to change upon approval by the Board of Trustees. *Total cost does not include books, parking fees, student health insurance, and other related expenses.

Financial Aid Students are encouraged to apply for federal aid through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) application.

Additional Financial Aid Opportunities For information on financial aid resources for graduate students at Cal State LA, please visit: www.calstatela.edu/nisfep/fellowships The following programs are available at CSLA https://www.calstatela.edu/graduatestudies/funding-opportunities Graduate Equity Fellowship Program International and Non- Resident Graduate Student Tuition Waiver Program Culminating Project Fund to Support Completion of Thesis, Creative Activity, or Dissertation: https://www.calstatela.edu/graduatestudies/funding-opportunities

The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health Stipend The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH) Stipend Project was designed in response to the shortage of MSW level mental health professionals in California. The stipend is funded by Mental Health Services Act (MHSA, formerly Proposition 63). The LACDMH Stipend Program provides 18,500 for the academic year and comes with a one year commitment to work for LACDMH or a LACDMH contracted agency. Students must be placed at a LACDMH directly operated or contracted agency for their field placement experience in order to be eligible for the stipend. Preference for this stipend will be given to qualified applicants of ethno-cultural minority groups who are served in increasing numbers by LA County DMH agencies. Fluency in a second language as needed by mental health agencies in Los Angeles County is also a plus. This stipend is for students committed to the field of mental health. For more information, please contact Hermila Melero, Director of the School of Social Work Field Department, at [email protected]. *Please note, the stipend program is currently suspended for AY 2021-2022. There has been no decision made if the stipend will be offered for academic year 2022-2023.

The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health Stipend Please Note Stipend recipients who do not graduate on time (at the end of the academic year in which the stipend was received) or complete the employment obligation may be required to repay in cash the full cost of the stipend received plus interest.

Application Recap Starting October 15, 2021, complete the university online Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 graduate application at https://www2.calstate.edu/apply for Summer semester at the DTLA campus MSW ASP application is included in Quadrant 4 (Q4) of the university application Upload the following documents in the university application in Q4 1. Personal Statement 2. Resume 3. Unofficial transcript from each college and university attended Provide accurate name and email address for your 3 references Be sure you submitted the 2022-23 Graduate Application for Summer semester at the DTLA campus. The application deadline is February 15, 2022 All application materials must be received by February 15, 2022

Contact Information California State University, Los Angeles School of Social Work 5151 State University Drive Los Angeles, CA 90032 Simpson Tower, Room 816 Michelle Lightburn P: 323-343-4684 [email protected] College of Professional & Global Education Cal State LA Downtown 801 S. Grand Avenue, 6th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90017 Jennifer Custodio (323) 343-4952 [email protected] 888-541-DTLA www.calstatela.edu/dtla/programs