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|1/15/13 –School of Social Work application for two year and advance standing applicants |

|3/01/13 – SDSU Graduate Admission CSU Mentor application for all applicants |

|2/01/13 – School of Social Work application for three & four year program and dual degree program applicants |

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|Part I. - SDSU Graduate Admissions: (10/1/12 – 3/1/13) |

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|Submit CSU Mentor application and $55 fee online at: . Once completed, GRE and TOEFL |

|(if applicable) scores sent to: |

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|Graduate Admissions Document |

|San Diego State University |

|San Diego, CA 92182-7416 |

|Please contact (619) 594-0884 if you require additional information. |

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|Part II. - SDSU School of Social Work Admissions: |

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|Submit the following materials to the School of Social Work (hard copies or online): |

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|Complete Identifying Information Section, and indicate your interest in: |

|MSW only (2, 3, 4 year plans) |

|MSW Advanced Standing (1year) |

|MSW/MPH (3 year) |

|MSW/JD (4 year) |

|Refer to: for more information. |

|Complete information on: |

|Education; |

|Employment, volunteer work, or internship experience in human services. |

|If interested in the enclosed Title IV-E Child Welfare Stipend Program visit: |

|Complete the Liberal Arts Perspective Form (only if you have not graduated from a UC University or the CSU System). |

|Provide a separate personal statement (instructions in packet). |

|Letters of Recommendation – three required (instructions in packet) |

|Application Information Certification - signed and dated. |

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|* MSW Advanced Standing Program (ASP) Requirements* |

|Applicants must possess an undergraduate degree in social work that was earned within 5 years of admission to the advanced standing program. The |

|undergraduate degree must come from a program that is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and the cumulative GPA for social work courses taken|

|must be at least 3.0 or better. |

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|Mail, e-mail to (along@mail.sdsu.edu) or deliver a complete packet to The School of Social Work. If you choose to email, you must also submit a “hard copy” |

|of all items to the school by the due dates indicated. |

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|Mailing Address: |

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|MSW Application |

|School of Social Work |

|San Diego State University |

|5500 Campanile Drive (MC4119) |

|San Diego, CA 92182-4119 |

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|Applications received between 1/15/13 - 2/1/13 for MSW Two-Year Program or Advanced Standing Program may be considered on a space available basis |

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|Requirements for MSW Admission - Fall 2013 |

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|1/15/13 –School of Social Work application for two year and advance standing applicants |

|3/01/13 – SDSU Graduate Admission CSU Mentor application for all applicants |

|2/01/13 – School of Social Work application for three & four year program and dual degree program applicants |

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|PLEASE READ THIS SECTION THOROUGHLY |

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|In order to be considered for the Master’s of Social Work or the MSW Dual Degree Programs, applicants must: |

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|Meet general requirements for admission to Graduate Study at SDSU |

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|Hold a bachelor’s degree with a liberal arts foundation from an accredited college or university, or expect to be awarded prior to beginning graduate |

|study; |

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|Have a 3.0 GPA in the last 60 units (90 quarter), but not less than a 2.85 GPA. The average GPA of entering students is 3.5. |

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|Submit the GRE exam score on the analytical writing, quantitative and qualitative sections. |

|Faculty reviewers for MSW Programs consider only the analytical writing score. |

|Applicants holding a Master’s degree from an accredited school that is a member of the Council of Graduate Schools are exempt from the GRE. |

|Dual degree MSW/MPH programs requires a minimum GRE score of 450 on qualitative and 550 on quantitative (students average entering scores are 500 and 600 |

|respectively) |

|Dual degree MSW/JD programs require the LSAT in place of the GRE |

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|TOEFL examination is only required if your medium of instruction was in a language other than English. |

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|Have a minimum of approximately 500 hours of internship, paid, and/or volunteer social services experience. |

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|Complete undergraduate statistics course prior to beginning the MSW Program. |

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|Designated faculty will review and evaluate the material submitted. All application materials, once submitted, are the property of the School of Social |

|Work, San Diego State University, and cannot be returned or copied by the applicant without the permission of the School. These materials will also be a |

|part of the permanent student file if the applicant is accepted. Application materials are CONFIDENTIAL information. |

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SDSU APPLICATION TO MASTER’S OF SOCIAL WORK • FALL 2013

Application and supplemental materials for Advanced Standing and 2yr program are due Jan. 15, 2013

Application and supplemental materials for 3yr, 4yr, MSW/MPH & MSW/JD programs are due on February 1, 2013

ONLY COMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED

Application materials are CONFIDENTIAL information Designated

Please review instructions prior to completing this form. PRINT OR TYPE throughout and use additional pages if needed. Please see detailed description of each program (MSW, Advanced Standing MSW, MSW/MPH, MSW/JD) on the School of Social Work website.

APPLYING FOR (Check one only): Advanced Standing MSW Program MSW/MPH (3 year) MSW/JD (4 year) Transfer

Plan (Check one only):: 1 yr program 2 yr program 3 yr program 4 yr program

If not admitted to your desired program, ie. ASP, 2yr, 3yr, 4yr, MSW/MPH, MSW/JD, do you want to be considered for the 2yr, 3 yr/4Yr MSW Program? Yes No

MSW Concentration: Direct Practice Administration and Community Development

I am an interested applicant for the Title IV-E CHILD WELFARE TRAINING STIPEND PROGRAM Yes No Note: MSW/MPH and MSW/JD applicants are not eligible for the IV-E Program.

This is the ONLY opportunity to apply for the Title IV-E Program - See page 5

Date of Birth Female Male Red ID Number ______________________________________(Obtain thru CSU Mentor application process)

Name ________________________________________________________________________ Work. Phone Hm. Phone _________________________

Last Name First Name Middle Intl.

Address: ________________________________________________________________ E-mail address _ ________ _

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City State Zip

U.S Citizen: Yes No International Student: Yes No California Resident: Yes No

Country of Citizenship: ______________________Indicate languages other than English you speak read or write fluently ________________________________________

Ethnicity: (this information is optional & is used for the School’s data collection purposes) _________________________________________________________________________

Are you currently attending SDSU as an unclassified/post baccalaureate student? Yes No (if yes, submit a change of status form with the Graduate Division)

Do you have an undergraduate degree in Social Work /Social Welfare from an accredited School of Social Work (CSWE)? Yes No - If yes, from SDSU? Yes No

List high school graduation date: ____________ Name of High School __________________________________ City__________________________

State__________________ Zip code_______________

(Data is collected for eligibility for federal scholarship for disadvantaged students-to be eligible students must qualify for financial aid and provide info on the FAFSA regarding parental income and/or graduation from a high school in a disadvantaged district)

List Other School of Social Work Programs you are applying to: _________________________________________________________________________________________

The following information will also be verified by SDSU Graduate Admissions:

1) GRADUATE RECORD EXAM (GRE) — Date taken: _________________________ Analytical writing score: ______________________________

(Required by SDSU Graduate Admissions; Analytical writing score is reviewed by School of Social Work)

Note: MSW/JD APPLICANTS: (LSAT score is substituted for GRE score) Date taken LSAT:_________________________ LSAT Score: _______________

2) TOEFL – Date taken: ____________________ Score: ________________________________________

3) When did you complete Undergraduate Statistics? _____ Where completed? _________________________________ Grade: ________

If Statistics has not been completed, you must provide proof of current enrollment prior to being admitted to the program Yes No

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EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION List chronologically all colleges and universities attended: (Use this format and add additional pages if needed)

|UNDERGRADUATE INSTITUTION |DATES OF ENROLLMENT |MAJOR |DEGREE RECEIVED AND DATE |

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|GRADUATE INSTITUTION |DATES OF ENROLLMENT |MAJOR |DEGREE RECEIVED AND DATE |

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|If you have not yet graduated, when do you anticipate receiving your degree? _____________ |

REFERENCES —Refer to reference form in admissions packet. Provide each of your referents with a copy. Identify references in the space below. Note instructions on actual reference form.

|NAME OF PERSON COMPLETING REFERENCE FORM |ADDRESS |OCCUPATION |

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EMPLOYMENT / INTERNSHIP / VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE— List at least the last 5 years beginning with your most recent employment/experience (Use this format and add additional pages if needed): NOTE: All columns below must be completed for review.

1. In Social Work and/or related Human Service Programs:

|FROM—MONTH/YEAR|TO—MONTH/YEAR |HOURS /WEEK|ORGANIZATION – CITY AND STATE |POSITION HELD AND DUTIES |

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Total Social Work/Human Service Hours: __________________________

2. Field Placement Practicum/Internship—List all field practicum experience in college or university social welfare and/or other formal educational programs for which you earned academic credit; please indicate specific program (i.e., Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, etc.)

|FROM—MONTH/YEAR|TO—MONTH/YEAR |HOURS /WEEK|ORGANIZATION – CITY AND STATE |POSITION HELD AND DUTIES |

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Total Internship Hours: __________________________

3. Volunteer Services—List all volunteer work in human service programs (e.g., social welfare, education, medical, etc.) Begin with your most recent experience.

|FROM—MONTH/YEAR|TO—MONTH/YEAR |HOURS /WEEK|ORGANIZATION – CITY AND STATE |POSITION HELD AND DUTIES |

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Total Volunteer Hours: __________________________

Please add totals from sections 1, 2, & 3:

Overall Total Hours: _______________________

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SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK ( SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY ( MSW PROGRAM

Title IV-E Stipend Program

This page is only to be completed by applicants who are applying for the

Title IV-E Stipend program.

The MSW Title IV-E Stipend program assists MSW students who are committed to working in the field of child protection and foster care services. Qualified and admitted MSW students awarded a stipend through a special selection process, will receive a $37,000 taxable stipend for up to 2 years (full-time) or for employees of a County and State Department of Social Services, educational reimbursement up to 4 years (part-time) and agree to render 1 year of continuous and satisfactory full-time employment in a California county or state public child welfare agency for each year of stipend award or educational reimbursement. Native American students with tribal rights may complete their payback in a reservation or Rancheria child welfare agency, an urban Indian agency serving IV-E eligible children and families or a reservation providing Child Welfare Services in another state. Awarded students who fail to meet the requirements of the program must repay the full amount to the fiscal agent, SDSU Research Foundation, plus interest and collection fees, if any.

Student Selection Criteria:

The SDSU Title IV-E program seeks to increase the number and diversity of well-trained and highly committed MSW’s in California county child welfare services. Recruitment is focused on (in order of priority):

a) Current staff members of county public social service agencies and employees of the California Department of Social Services, who are qualified for admission to an MSW program;

b) Applicants who reflect the diverse client populations currently served by public child welfare in California;

c) Other qualified individuals with demonstrated commitment to careers providing high quality, culturally competent practice in public welfare services.

If you are interested in applying for the Title IV-E stipend, please tell us in 200 words or less why you are interested in the Title IV-E program.

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Once your MSW Application is reviewed, you will be contacted by the Title IV-E

Project Coordinator, Mr. Ken Nakamura

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SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK ( SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY ( MSW PROGRAM

LIBERAL ARTS PERSPECTIVE

NOTE: If you have a bachelor’s degree from the University of California or the California State University System you meet the liberal arts requirement and do not have to complete this form.

Applicants applying for admission to the MSW program must have a liberal arts foundation of study. The purpose of the liberal arts perspective is to prepare students for problem solving of the real world practice challenges that they will find in their field work and throughout their social work career in development of the professional self.

To assess your academic preparation in the liberal arts, please complete this form and submit it with your other application materials. Special training in each area may also be listed Applicants who do not list at least one course in each area may only be admitted on a conditional basis and will be required to complete liberal arts coursework prior to becoming a classified graduate student

Liberal Arts and its Relationship to Social Work Practice-list at least one course in each area, school, and date completed.

|Knowledge of diverse cultures, social conditions, social problems, cultural |      |

|diversity, and organizational and community functioning--courses like | |

|anthropology, sociology, ethnic studies, cultural pluralism, economics, | |

|foreign languages, geography, humanities, art, literature, history, | |

|philosophy, etc.) | |

|Ability to think critically about social policy and its effect on people and |      |

|knowledge of the policy making process-political science, history, economics, | |

|public administration, urban studies, and social work. | |

|Knowledge of the social and psychological determinants of human |      |

|behavior-child/human development, psychology, sociology, criminal justice, and| |

|biology. | |

|Knowledge of family and group processes and dynamics-child development, human |      |

|development, family studies, psychology and sociology. | |

|Knowledge of one's own cultural and historical heritage in contrast to other |      |

|cultures in the community-American history, ethnic history, multicultural | |

|courses, and social/racial problems. | |

|Ability to communicate knowledge, attitudes, and ways of thinking that are |      |

|characteristic of a broadly educated person-literature, communications, | |

|journalism, creative writing, public speaking, debate, foreign languages, and | |

|linguistics. | |

|Knowledge of research methods and scientific inquiry-research, logic, math, |      |

|statistics, computer science, and biology. | |

Applicant Name: ___________________________________________________

Date: _____________________________________________________________

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SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK ( SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY ( MSW PROGRAM

2013 PERSONAL STATEMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Please read thoroughly

As part of your application for admission to one of the SDSU MSW programs or dual degree programs, please submit a personal statement that encapsulates your motivation in seeking an MSW.  Your statement should demonstrate your ability to synthesize your professional/personal experiences and desires to enter the field of social work.  Please limit your statement to no more than five pages, typed, double spaced, using a one inch margin and a 12pt. font.

1. Tell us what motivated you to consider the field of social work.

2. Describe your capacity to work with diverse populations, include but not limited to at least three of the following: race, ethnicity, culture, disabilities, immigration issues, SES, sexual orientation, religion, gender.

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FACTORS THAT WILL BE CONSIDERED IN THE EVALUATION OF YOUR PERSONAL STATEMENT

• Potential for professional competence, strong interest, motivated, and expresses commitment to the social work profession.

• Strong academic commitment to perform successfully in field practicum and at the graduate level.

• Personal qualifications such as leadership, maturity, emotional stability, sensitivity and responsiveness in relationships, capacity for self-awareness and concern for others.

• An ability to engage in abstract reasoning, to think analytically and conceptually, and to formulate mature judgments.

• Appreciation for cultural and ethnic diversity.

• Strong writing skills – statement is cohesive, clear and well organized.

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SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK ( SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY ( MSW PROGRAM

2013 RECOMMENDATION FORM • M.S.W. PROGRAM

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|TO THE APPLICANT: This form is to be given to professors or professionals who are able to comment on your qualifications for graduate study in |

|social work. |

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|Under the Family Educational Rights Act of 1974, students are entitled to review their records, including letters of recommendation. It is your |

|option to waive your right to review this recommendation, or you may decline to do so. If you waive your right to review your recommendation forms,|

|these evaluations will be considered confidential by the School of Social Work and will not be available for your inspection, should you be |

|accepted for admission to this program. Check the appropriate statement below, indicating your choice of option, and print/sign your name. |

|Note: Applicant must check box and sign form before providing to reference |

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|I waive my right to review this recommendation |

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|I do not waive my right to review this recommendation |

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|Applicant Name (Print): |

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|Applicant’s signature (REQUIRED): Date: ________ |

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TO THE EVALUATOR: You have been asked to complete an evaluation of the above named individual who is applying for admission to San Diego State University Graduate School of Social Work in order to obtain the Master of Social Work (MSW) degree. Your candid opinion will be of great assistance to us in evaluating her/his application. Your comments will be confidential if the applicant has waived rights of review.

To help the School of Social Work Admissions Review Committee make an informed decision on the applicant’s readiness for professional education in social work, please answer the following questions:

1. How long and in what capacity have you known the applicant?

2. Please evaluate the applicant in each of the following areas:

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| |POOR |AVERAGE |AVERAGE |AVERAGE |EXCELLENT |EVALUATE |

|Capacity to Complete MSW Program |( |( |( |( |( |( |

|Integrity |( |( |( |( |( |( |

|Emotional Maturity/Stability |( |( |( |( |( |( |

|Creativity |( |( |( |( |( |( |

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|Ability to Accept Constructive Feedback | | | | | | |

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|Openness to Learning with Capacity to Change | | | | | | |

|Oral Communication Skills |( |( |( |( |( |( |

|Written Communication Skills |( |( |( |( |( |( |

|Concern for Social Problems |( |( |( |( |( |( |

|Interpersonal Skills |( |( |( |( |( |( |

|Sensitivity to and Capacity for Accepting Aspects of Diversity|( |( |( |( |( |( |

|(eg. race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, etc.) | | | | | | |

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We are also interested in your comments regarding this applicant's aptitude for graduate study and a career in social work. Feel free to use this form or provide this information on a separate sheet of paper.

3. In your opinion, what are the applicant's major strengths?

4. In your opinion, what are the applicant's weaknesses?

Please indicate your overall recommendation for this applicant's admission by placing an "X" along the scale below:

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|NOT RECOMMENDED |RECOMMENDED WITH RESERVATIONS |RECOMMENDED |RECOMMENDED |

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We appreciate your promptness and cooperation in completing this evaluation. The applicant's materials will not be reviewed by the Admissions Committee until ALL recommendations for this applicant are received. You may attach your business card if you wish.

Note: If applying for the Advanced Standing Program, two of the three recommendations must be a Field Instructor and Social work Faculty member. Additionally, references may be verified on a random basis.

Please return the form directly to the applicant, with your signature across the sealed flap of your envelope. We do prefer all materials be submitted together by the applicant and must be received by (or have a postmark of) January 15, 2013. Applications will be considered on a space available basis until February 1, 2013. For questions please contact:

School of Social Work--MSW REFERENCE

College of Health and Human Services

San Diego State University

5500 Campanile Drive

San Diego, CA 92182-4119

Attn: Liz Marucheau, MSW, Student Affairs Coordinator

emaruche@mail.sdsu.edu Phone: (619) 594-5710

Name of Evaluator: _

Signature of Evaluator: _

Position and Title: _

Agency: _

Address: _

City/State/Zip: _

Phone: Date: _

Thank you for your time and consideration

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SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK ( SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY ( MSW PROGRAM

Return this APPLICATION INFORMATION CERTIFICATION with School of Social Work MSW Application.

Note: This application will not be processed without the applicant’s signature.

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|APPLICATION INFORMATION CERTIFICATION |

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|I acknowledge that I am requested to submit all applications materials at the same time, in a large manila envelope marked MSW APPLICATION. |

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|I acknowledge that two separate applications are required for admittance to SDSU School of Social Work. One for application for the Graduate Admissions and one for |

|application for the SDSU School of Social Work. I understand that my official transcripts and GRE scores must be submitted to SDSU Graduate Admissions. |

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|I acknowledge that all required application material for the SDSU School of Social Work MSW program shall be submitted on or before the deadline of January 15, 2013 for |

|priority review. |

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|Social Work Application form |

|Personal statement |

|Three (3) references (using enclosed forms) |

|Note: References for Advanced Standing Program must include one from a field instructor and one from a social work faculty member. |

|Verification of grade for statistics or if you have not taken a statistic course, you will need to provide proof of enrollment prior to beginning the MSW Program. |

|Incomplete MSW applications will not be reviewed. |

|Applications shall only be considered on a space available basis for the 3yr. or 4yr. MSW programs until February 1, 2013. |

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|I realize that the MSW program is very demanding and I may not be able to continue my current job while in this program. I am prepared to make adjustments to my schedule |

|to meet the MSW program curriculum requirements. |

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|I understand that I need to be available for internship placement during usual agency business hours (M-F, 8:00am – 5:30pm) in order to participate in appropriate |

|professional learning experiences, receive professional supervision and meet School course requirements. I acknowledge that although some field practicum agencies may offer|

|evening and weekend hours for client service delivery and professional community learning activities, currently there are no student internships available during weekend or|

|weeknight hours only. Practicum hours will be determined by the student’s course week schedule, including the field course seminars, and the agency schedule. I will review|

|the Field Education Program FAQs for additional information regarding required course internships. |

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|I understand that most field practicum agencies request security clearance evaluations, background checks, Live Scan fingerprinting, random drug screens, physical |

|examinations, TB tests, immunization verification, valid California driver’s license, etc. as requirements for their agencies, to insure the suitability of interns for |

|placement in their agencies, and final internship confirmation. Also, agencies may require random drug screenings at any time during the academic year for continued |

|internship eligibility. I understand that I am required to participate in the practicum’s additional screens and evaluations for my field course internship confirmation. |

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|Field placements must be planned in accordance with state and federal laws and with consideration of field placement agency policies, including the best interests of |

|consumers. As a prospective student, I am aware that I must pass security clearances, background checks, health evaluations, etc. before final placement confirmation for |

|my internship. Students who have a history of misdemeanor and/or felony conviction(s), arrest, and/or criminal charges should be aware that they: (1) may encounter |

|barriers in the field placement process and experience delay in the field practicum course(s); (2) may be excluded from obtaining internship placements and/or professional |

|social work jobs; and/or (3) may not be able to receive a License in Clinical Social Work (LCSW) from the State of California. |

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|My signature certifies that all the application materials submitted for consideration are complete, accurate, and prepared to the best of my ability. I have read and |

|understand all of the above statements and have agreed to be in compliance with all of the above and this application. |

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|PRINT NAME OF APPLICANT |

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|SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT (REQUIRED) DATE |

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SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK ( SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY ( MSW PROGRAM

HELPFUL HINTS AND REMINDER CHECKLIST FOR MSW APPLICANTS

KEEP THIS CHECKLIST FOR FUTURE REFERENCE!

This checklist will be helpful to you in making certain that all required application materials are submitted to the correct department.

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|Helpful Hints for Application Completion: |Admissions Application Checklist: |

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|# 1: |Part I. Deadline 3-1-2013 |

|Complete and submit ALL School of Social Work application materials at | |

|the same time, in a large manila envelope marked MSW Application or |Application for SDSU Graduate Admissions. |

|submit materials on-line (except letters of recommendations) |Completed and submitted CSU Mentor application online to SDSU Graduate |

| |Admissions |

|# 2: |Official Transcripts |

|Continue to check your Web-Portal to be sure all items have been |GRE Scores |

|received. It is your responsibility to monitor the admissions process |LSAT Scores (MSW/JD applicants only) |

|via web-portal. |TOEFL Score (if applicable) |

| |SDSU Graduate Application Fee |

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|Be certain that your SDSU Graduate Application is electronically filed |Part II. Deadline Priority |

|directly to Graduate Admissions and that your School of Social Work MSW |(2yr & Advanced Standing) 1-15-2013 |

|Application is mailed directly to the Social Work office. |(3 and 4 year programs) 2-01-2013 |

|DO NOT MAIL THE TWO APPLICATIONS TOGETHER. | |

| |SDSU School of Social Work MSW Application packet completed and mailed to|

|# 4: |the School of Social Work including the following: |

|The majority of your questions and concerns will be answered by the | |

|information contained on these pages. Please see the FAQ section. |MSW Application |

| |Liberal Arts Perspective Form (If applicable) |

|# 5: |Personal Statement |

|Make a copy of all materials submitted (except for sealed references) |Recommendation Forms – three required |

|for your records. |(If applying for the Advanced Standing Program, two of the three |

| |recommendations must be a Field Instructor and Social Work Faculty |

|# 6: |Member.) |

|We suggest you use the list on the right to check off each part as you |Application Information Certification - signed and dated. |

|complete it. | |

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SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK ( SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY ( MSW PROGRAM

MSW Program- (FAQ)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

About the MSW Program

About Applying for MSW Admission

About Paying for your Graduate Education

About the MSW Program

1. Why should I pursue a master’s degree in social work from SDSU?

For over 40 years, SDSU School of Social Work has been committed to excellence in all aspects of professional social work education and training with a long history of community engagement and involvement. We have an excellent faculty who strive to make your educational experience a good one. Our academic program is rigorous, exhilarating and absorbing. Students have many opportunities to examine, probe and challenge their ideas and capabilities.

2. How long will it take to earn my MSW degree?

We offer four curriculum plans, allowing you to complete the MSW program according to your

own schedule:

• One-year plan: Advanced Standing Program

• Two-year plan

• Three-year plan

• Four-year plan

3. What practice areas are offered?

You may choose from one of two method concentrations: direct practice or administration/community development. Within each concentration, a student may design their own program of study according to their interest (e.g. child welfare, mental health, health and aging).

• Direct Practice: Concentration with a micro and mezzo level approach focusing on counseling and therapy for individuals and groups.

• Administration/Community Development: Concentration with a macro level approach focusing on policy and leadership.

4. Are there dual degree programs?

• MSW/JD

• MSW/MPH

5. Do you offer a part-time program?

No, we do not, however, we offer a three-year and a four-year curriculum plan that allow students to complete the program over the course of three or four years.

6. Do you offer the MSW program at locations other than San Diego?

Yes, we also offer a program at the Imperial Valley SDSU Campus. For additional Information about this program contact: ezunigaMSW@

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7. What orientation activities does the school provide for new students?

We require all new students to attend an incoming orientation session that will introduce the program, curriculum, field instruction, student organizations and campus resources, which generally takes place one week before classes start. Additionally, we encourage students to set up a campus tour sdsu.edu/campustours through SDSU Prospective Student services that will provide an introduction to other campus resources and support services. The SDSU International Student Center

is also available to help foreign students become oriented to the school.

About Applying for

MSW Admission

8. What are the admission requirements for the MSW program?

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree (liberal arts perspective) from an accredited college or university. We strongly prefer at least a 3.0 cumulative undergraduate GPA. Applicants must also take the GRE, have 500 hours of human services experience (paid, volunteer, or internship), and have successfully completed an undergraduate statistics course. For more about what we look for in an applicant, please read the admission criteria on the cover page of the application packet. Note that when applying, applicant is filing two separate applications: one to SDSU Graduate Admissions (csumentor.edu) and one to SDSU School of Social Work (socialwork.sdsu.edu). The coversheet of the application will spell this out in detail.

9. What type of undergraduate degree do I need?

A liberal arts background, spanning both social and biological sciences, is the ideal preparation for the MSW program, but you are encouraged to apply even if your bachelor’s degree was not in the liberal arts. We accept all majors.

10. Do I need to take the GRE and when should I take it?

Yes. The GRE is also an SDSU requirement. Although applicants have to complete the entire GRE, faculty only currently review the “analytical writing” portion. Currently faculty only review the “analytical writing” score for MSW applicants. All scores are reviewed for the MSW/MPH program. MSW/JD applicants take the LSAT exam rather than the GRE. SDSU Graduate Admissions may waive the GRE requirement if your graduate school was a member of the Council of Graduate Schools (you may call Graduate Admissions at 619-594-0884 to see if your school is listed). The due date for one and two year study program is January 15. The due date for the three and four year study program and the dual degree program is February 1. It generally takes 3-4 weeks for scores to be reported. Please take this into account when registering for the GRE. The GRE should be taken no later than February 15.

11. Do I need to take the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)?

Yes, if your medium of instruction was in a language other than English. Test scores are reported to the Graduate Division and the School of Social Work by the Education Testing Service, SDSU Institution Code 4682. The due date for the one and two year study program is January 15. The due date for the three and four year study program and the dual degree program is February 1. It generally takes 3-4 weeks for scores to be reported. The TOFEL should be taken no later than February 1.

12. What are the requirements for international applicants?

If you have international coursework, you must have your school send Graduate Admissions one official original-language copy of all records of academic coursework and proof of degree. For each document you must also send a certified literal English translation, which can come directly from the school itself or from a professional, certified translator. The translation must contain all information shown on the original-language documents. (For details on which documents are required, check . sdsu.edu/content/Future/FAQ.html#ert1

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13. What is the MSW program application deadline?

We have two application deadlines so that you can choose the timeline that works best for you:

January 15 and February 1. Advanced Standing program, two-year plan, international, and transfer applicants must apply by the January 15 deadline to allow time for processing additional paperwork. January 15 deadline: Applicants who submit completed applications postmarked by January 15 will generally be mailed an admission decision no later than May 1. Some applicants fi nd this earlier timeline helpful if they are applying to other programs or if they simply want to plan for next year as soon as possible. Some applicants might be waitlisted, in which case they will not receive a letter accepting them into the program until a slot opens for them. Otherwise they will receive a letter notifying them of the completed application process no later than June 1. February 1 deadline: Applicants who submit completed applications postmarked by February 1 will generally be mailed an admission decision no later than June 1. A completed application includes: CSU mentor application, GRE Scores, Transcripts, Social Work application, personal statement, three reference letters. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CHECK YOUR WEB PORTAL TO ENSURE YOUR APPLICATION IS COMPLETE. We strongly encourage each applicant to monitor their application status on the web portal throughout the application process. Please note the School of Social Work will not review any fi le that is incomplete.

14. How many students are accepted?

Out of 450 applicants we enroll approximately 100 new students in the MSW programs each fall.

15. When will I hear whether I am accepted?

Decision letters are mailed via standard U.S. postal mail by May 1. Wait list students may be notified up until June 1.

16. Can I transfer credits from other graduate programs?

Yes, with certain restrictions. Transfer applicants must have at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average at your original institution. Class credit will be evaluated and allowed on a case-by-case basis. A maximum of 30 credit hours may be transferred. Please contact Elizabeth Marucheau (MSW Admissions Director) with :

➢ A two - three page letter containing information on your career goals, area of concentration (Mental Health, Health and Aging; Children, Youth and Families; or Administrative/Clinical), Social Security Number, mailing address, whether you will be a full-time or part-time student, and describe the reasons that you are transferring. If you took leave of absence from your major, describe why you needed to take a leave of absence and why you are now ready to resume your Social Work Education. Any problems at your previous school or internship should be explained.

➢ Two official copies of student’s transcripts from all schools attended.

➢ A letter from the student’s previous School of Social Work stating that the student is in good academic and professional/ethical standing.

➢ Evaluation or progress report on your Field Placement from your previous school.

➢ Transfer students are only considered for admission in the Fall semester. The deadline for Fall is January 15.

➢ Transfer students must take the GRE prior to being admitted to SDSU for graduate study.

About Paying for your

Graduate Education

17. What is the cost of attending graduate school at SDSU?

Please refer to our estimates of tuition and expenses for MSW and Joint Program students and visit the SDSU Money Matters website for more information about the cost of attendance. sdsu.edu/moneymatters

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18. Does SDSU provide financial aid?

Yes. The SDSU Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship administers federal aid programs and provides information on private financing programs. Please read our overview of financial aid for MSW students and visit SDSU Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship website for detailed information about the financial aid application process, deadlines and downloadable forms. To ensure maximum financial aid eligibility, complete all financial aid documents by the deadlines, regardless of your application status. Also, check the scholarships page on the School of Social Work site for additional financial aid opportunities:

19. Are there any additional financial aid resources?

We offer departmental scholarships to MSW students. Awards vary and are based on individual merit and financial need. Refer to our scholarships page for more information.

Specialized MSW Stipend Programs

To apply for this stipend applicants must submit a supplemental Title IVE application:

➢ CalSWEC Title IV-E Child Welfare Services Stipend Program: 2-year plan students receive educational stipends of $18,500 and specialized training in public child welfare in exchange for committing to work in a California public child welfare agency or at the San Diego HHSA upon graduation. Full time county employees may be reimbursed for educational expenses.

➢ CalSWEC Mental Health Training Program: Available for 2-year plan, advanced 700 level students only. Students selected will receive specialized training in mental health and a stipend of $18,500 in exchange for committing to work with the County of San Diego, Behavioral Health Services Department or a non-county contracted mental health site immediately upon graduation.

➢ Scholarship for Disadvantaged Students: The grant provides scholarships averaging between $4,000 and $5,000 to a number of full-time, financially needy students from disadvantaged backgrounds enrolled in the MSW and MSW/MPH degree programs. University scholarships are available. Also, private loans are available. Please refer to the SDSU Financial Aid Office website for more information.

20. What financial aid opportunities are available for international students?

Please see the SDSU International Student Center web site . html for more information.

21. Do you offer graduate assistantships?

Yes. Please pick up and complete the graduate assistantship application and bring completed

application to the School of Social Work, Main Office, Hepner Hall, Room 119.

22. Is student housing available?

Yes. SDSU Housing Services offers a wide variety of housing options for graduate students, from residence halls to apartments. Most MSW students do not live in university housing since the San Diego area has numerous interesting communities in which to live, many within a reasonable commuting distance from SDSU. If you decide to apply for housing, we recommend that you meet the January 15 application deadline for the MSW program so that you can receive your admission decision as early as possible--housing applications may only be submitted once you have been admitted to SDSU. Please see the SDSU Housing web site for more information.

23. Are International Students allowed to be part time?

No, all International Students Must be enrolled in a full course load every semester (9 units for graduates, 12 for undergraduates) to maintain their F-1 status. If they plan to take less than a full laod of study, they must complete Application for Reduced Course Load (ARCL) form Forms/CurrentForm/ARCL.pdf every semester which they are enrolled to maintain their F-1 status. If an international student fails to submit the ARCL form and is not enrolled in a full course load status, they have voided their F-1 status and their SEVIS record will be terminated.

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SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK ( SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY ( MSW PROGRAM

Appendix A

SDSU SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK ALUMNI

MENTOR RESOURCE LIST

We are here to help you answer any questions you may have pertaining to the Field of Social Work. Please feel free to call a mentor anytime between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m.

|NAME & PHONE |AREAS OF EXPERTISE |

| | |

|Rosario Martinez – Iannacone, MSW |K-12 parent engagement |

|(619) 795-2015 (home) |K-12 social work |

|riannacone@ |Community school models |

|1994 Graduate |Community outreach |

| | |

| | |

|Jennifer Tucker-Tatlow, MSW | |

|SDSU - Academy for Professional Excellence |Children, Youth & Family/Administration concentrations |

|(619) 594-3917 (work) |Internships at Palomar Family Counseling Service, Inc. and San Diego |

|jttatlow@projects.sdsu.edu |County Commission on Children, Youth and Families. Interests in |

|1997 Graduate |proposal writing, program planning, administration, and evaluation, |

| |public policy, and teen pregnancy |

| | |

| | |

| | |

|Holly Wright, MSW, PPS |Works with adolescents and juvenile offenders, |

|SAY San Diego, Inc |homeless  veterans |

|858-974-3603 |Drug and alcohol  rehabilitation facility |

|2009 Graduate | |

| | |

| | |

|NAME & PHONE |AREAS OF EXPERTISE |

| | |

|Makenzie Letendre |For Questions pertaining to the MSW Admissions Process |

|letendre@rohan.sdsu.edu | |

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MSW and DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMS APPLICATION – FALL 2013

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