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Student Assosciation Officers 2021-2022

TBA
Student Association Faculty Advisor

Shakira Gibson
Finance Facilitator
"Hello, my name is Shakira Gibson. “I the Finance Facilitator with the Master of Social Work Student Association (MSWSA)”.

Rosaura Gonzalez
"I am Rosaura Gonzalez and I am the Co-Facilitator. I am a second year MSW students and is interested in pursuing a career within the aging population. I am excited to start the semester as the Co-Facilitator with my colleagues and I hope that all cohorts feel supported from the MSWSA."

Caity Turner
Co-Facilitator

Louise K. Barros
Event Facilitator
"As you enter positions of trust and power, dream a little before you think."

Thalia Castaneda
Communications Facilitator
Required Courses
Course Number | Course | Unit(s) |
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SW5000 | Social Justice in Social Work | 3 Units |
SW 5001 | Social Welfare Policy and Services for Social Justice I | 4 units |
SW 5002 | Social Welfare Policy and Services for Social Justice II | 3 units |
SW 5005 | Human Behavior and the Social Environment I | 3 units |
SW 5010 | Human Behavior and the Social Environment II | 3 units |
SW 5020 | Social Work Research Methods | 3 units |
SW 5025 | Current Trends in Social Work Research | 3 units |
SW 5030 | Foundation I: Generalist SW Practice Using a Strengths Perspective | 3 units |
SW 5031 | Foundation II: Generalist SW Practice Using a Strengths Perspective | 3 units |
SW 5032 | Advanced Integrative Practice with Children, Adults, and Families | 3 units |
SW 5033 | Advanced Integrative Social Work Practice with Groups | 3 units |
SW 5034 | Advanced Social Work Practice with Communities and Organizations | 3 units |
SW 5040 | Field Instruction I (must repeat for a total of 6 units) | 3 units |
SW 5041 | Field Instruction II (must repeat for a total of 6 units) | 3 units |
SW 5960 | Graduate Project Advising I (1 unit) and *must repeat for a total of 2 units | 2 Units |
SW 5962 | Graduate Project Advising II (1 unit) or
SW 5990 - Thesis Advising I (1 unit) and *must repeat for a total of 2 units or SW 5975 - Culminating Seminar (3 units) |
Electives
Course Number | Course | Unit(s) |
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SW 5011 | Psycho-Social Assessment | 3 units |
SW 5012 | Integrated Behavioral Health: Recovery, Resilience, Wellness | 3 units |
SW 5013 | Social Work Practice with Death, Grief, and Loss | 3 units |
SW 5014 | Law and Ethics in Social Work Practice | 3 units |
SW 5016 | Social Work Practice with Trauma Survivors | 3 units |
SW 5017 | Social Work in Healthcare | 3 units |
SW 5042 | SW Practice with Children & Adolescents Involved in the Justice System | 3 units |
SW 5043 | Advanced Assessment and Intervention in Child Abuse and Neglect | 3 units |
SW 5055 | Social Work Practice: Addictions | 3 units |
SW 5056 | Cultural Competency for Supervision and Training | 1 unit |
SW 5058 | Gerontological Social Work | 3 units |
SW 5950 | Selected Topics in Social Work (Topics vary each term) | 1-5 units |
SW 5060 | Child Welfare Information Systems | 1 unit |
The MSW Program is a sixty (60) unit curriculum, accomplished in either four semesters or six semesters.
Resource Links
- Association for Advanced Training in the Behavioral Sciences
- California Licensing Board of Behavioral Sciences
- Careers in Social Work - Credentials and Certifications
- NASW Professional Social Work Credentials and Advanced Practice Specialty Credentials
- National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
- Social Work Resources on the Web/Library Resources
- National Association of Black Social Workers
- CSWE Center for Diversity and Social & Economic Justice
Updated: November 21, 2024