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DL ProgramInformation SessionAll Zoom meeting dates are listedon the DL website

DL Team –IntroductionsStudents interested in the Social WorkDistributed Learning Programshould contact the DL teamfor pre-admission advising:Celeste A. Jones, MSW, PhD,Program Coordinator, by email atcajones@csuchico.edu-orMelissa Cheatham,DL Advisor, by email atmjcheatham@csuchico.ed

What is the CSU, Chico School of SocialWork Distributed Learning (DL) Program? Provides greater access to professional social work programsReaches geographically isolated countiesEducates & professionalizes social workers in Northern CAFor people who are who are passionate about social justice andchange, and want to help support their communitiesDL MSW Program – began 2006DL BSW Program – began 2012As of 2021, the DL program has graduated 109 BSW students and175 MSW studentsProvides student support, academic advising, and internshipplacement, and more

DL BSW & MSWProgram Highlights Hybrid model program – combines online & in person learningqOnline courses – completely asynchronousqHybrid courses – asynchronous and synchronous with aZoom meeting pattern and class time on campus Zoom video conferencing –q 2 Zoom sessions per hybrid course each semesterq MSW: Mondays, 6:30-8:30 pm (PST)q BSW: Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm (PST) On-campus, face-to-face weekends at CSU Chicoq 2 weekends per semester (Saturday and Sunday) Weekend & Zoom Schedules Click Here

BSW DL ProgramUndergraduate Degree

What is aBSW Degree? An undergraduate professional degreefor generalist practice at thebaccalaureate level Expands one’s knowledge and skillsbeyond direct practice Prepares you for an advancedprofessional MSW degree program

BSW DL Program Highlights Admission every year Application opens every fall semesterq August 1 – September 15 Cohort model, starts every spring BSW DL program (1.5-2 year program depending on thesemester you transfer)q BSW DL Course Sequenceq Alternate 3-Year BSW DL Course Sequenceq BSW Distributed Learning Course PlanningWorksheet (PDF)

BSW Prerequisites Overview 8 prerequisites: Human Biology/Anatomy/or Physiology, Intro/Micro/or Macro Economics,Intro Statistics, Intro Psychology, Intro Sociology, plus the 3 Social Work Core Courses The 3 Social Work Core Courses (SWRK 170, SWRK 200, SWRK 202) are offered at severalcommunity colleges and Chico State Please refer to this community college equivalency handout All prerequisites must be completed or in progress at the time you apply to theProfessional Sequence Application during the fall semester All prerequisites must be passed with a “C” grade or higher by the end of the fall termprior to starting the BSW Professional Sequence in the spring Additionally, A1, A2, A3, A4/B4 GE requirements must be completed to transfer

Prerequisites to the CSU, Chico BA in Social WorkCommunity College Course EquivalencyThe complete equivalency handout is located on our website:https://www.csuchico.edu/swrk/ -in-social-work.pdf

BSW Courses & Field Highlights Once accepted into the SWRK Professional Sequence, you become aSocial Work Major and have the following requirements for the major:q 12 - Professional Sequence Coursesq 1 - Social Work electiveq Field practicum (theof social work)q 480 hours - field practicum during senior year (16 hours per week)in Chico State’s School of Social Work service region Other remaining university requirements: GE upper division pathways,diversity requirements, US history, US constitution, science lab, etc. Consult your degree progress report (DPR) and academic advisorand/or DL advisor each semester for complete review of requirementsand to ensure on-time graduation. The University requires 120 semester units to receive a bachelor’s degree.

GE Upper Division Pathways All undergraduates will need three Upper Division Pathway courses at Chico State, one course from each area:qUD-B: Scientific Inquiry & Quantitative Reasoning (also called Natural Sciences)qUD-C: Arts & HumanitiesqUD-D: Social Sciences DL students can take courses from any of the 10 Pathways Students should review the GE Planning Sheet every semester Review the University Class Schedule and GE Planning Sheet for class options1 course fromUD-B row1 course fromUD-C row1 course fromUD-D row

Pre-Admission Advising Each Student is Individualized We encourage you to contact the DL program for preadmission and transfer advising We want to check the progress of your prerequisitecoursework and make sure you have a solid course planto transfer, to apply to the DL SWRK program, and tograduate on time Once admitted to Chico State, students can also consulttheir degree progress report (DPR) and should meet withthe DL advisor each semester for complete review ofrequirements and to ensure on-time graduation

BSW Application ProcessSTEP ONEContact the DL Program toschedule an advisingmeeting to review yourprerequisites and currentacademic standingCeleste A. Jones, MSW, PhD,DL Program Coordinatorcajones@csuchico.eduMelissa Cheatham,DL Advisormcheatham@csuchico.eduSTEP TWOSTEP THREEApply for admissionto CSU Chico throughCal State ApplyRead the BSWApplication InstructionssiteSpring Admit:August 1 - August 31for the upcomingSpring semesterReview the Step-by-stepGuide of the Online BSWApplicationFall Admit:October 1 November 30 for thefollowing FallsemesterComplete all 8prerequisites with lettergrade “C” or better byend of the Fall term priorto thespring semester start:Select “Pre-SocialWork DistributedLearning” as yourmajorPrior to transfer, mustbe eligible for juniorstanding (60transferrable units)-Intro to Psychology-Intro to Sociology-Intro Statistics-Human Biology/Physiology/or Anatomy-Intro/Micro/or MacroEconomics-SWRK 170-SWRK 200-SWRK 202STEP FOURAccept Admission toCSU, Chico as a PreSWRK BSW DL studentFall semester:Register for remainingprerequisites and/orUD GE PathwaycoursesConsult with the DLprogram for advisingComplete BSWProgram applicationonlineDeadline: August 1September 15STEP FIVEComplete 60 hours ofhuman services workvia volunteer oremployment by endof fall semester (JuniorYear)Note: If you arecurrently employed ina social serviceagency/setting, yourwork experience maycount towards thesehours. Please consultwith the DL program.

Chico State Hardship ApplicationAre you a transfer student who has completed the SWRK prerequisites andis ready to transfer, but missed the Chico State application deadline?Please let the DL team know and Please review the University’s HardshipApplication process, click here.

Priority Points for BSW Admission We welcome all applications to our Social Workprogram!Applicants to the BSW program are given extra pointson the application scoring if they meet specific criteria.Priority is given for the following criteria:q Students who reside or transfer from one of thecommunity colleges located in the 18 NorthernCalifornia counties included in the CSUCcatchment area and/or served by the SuperiorRegion Partnership: Butte, Colusa, Del Norte,Glenn, Humboldt, Lake, Lassen, Mendocino,Modoc, Nevada, Plumas, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou,Sutter, Tehama, Trinity or Yuba (see map)q Veteransq People with Disabilitiesq Fluency in priority languagesq Paid experience in social and/or tribal servicesq Volunteer experience as caregiver to otherpersonsq Volunteer experience in social services(minimum 60 hours)

MSW DL ProgramGraduate Degree

What is anMSW Degree? Advanced professional degree withspecialization/concentration thatprepares you for advanced generalistpractice at the graduate level Expand one’s knowledge and skillsbeyond direct practice A requirement for social workers whowant to pursue licensure

MSW Program HighlightsNext Three-Year MSW DL cohort beginning fall 2024 Cohort model starting 2024, 2027, 2030, etc. – Admissionevery three years Application opens fall 2023 (for cohort starting 2024) MSW Three-Year DL Course Sequence 2021-2024 (PDF)Next One-year MSW DL cohort beginning summer 2023 Application opens fall 2022 (for cohort starting 2023) Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work withinprevious 5 years Requires 3 courses in summer 2023 MSW One-Year DL Course Sequence (PDF)

MSW Field Program Highlights Field practicum (theof social work) MSW DL 3-year students must fulfill the 1200 field practicum hoursrequirement as outlined:q First year - 0 hoursq Second year - 480 hours (or 16 hours per week)q Third year - 720 hours (or 24 hours per week) MSW DL 1-year students must complete 720 field hours (24 hours per week) MSW field practicum site/internship placement:q The Field Program assists students in field placementsq Possible employment-based internship for students who are currentlyemployed in a social service agency and meet the requirementsq Field Placement Requirements Information Field practicum hours must be completed in one of the following NorthernCalifornia Superior Region 18 counties: Butte, Colusa, Del Norte, Glenn,Humboldt, Lake, Lassen, Mendocino, Modoc, Nevada, Plumas, Shasta,Sierra, Siskiyou, Sutter, Tehama, Trinity, and Yuba

MSW PrerequisitesqStatistics – 3 units Basic / Introduction to StatisticsqqHuman Biology – 3 units Human Biology that includes Human Body content. These may becourses in Anatomy, Human Biology, Genetics, Sexuality, PhysicalPathologies, Nutrition, or Health.Ethnic Diversity or Multi-Cultural Studies – 3 units Ethnic Diversity or Multi-Cultural content through Multicultural andGender Studies, African American Studies, Asian American Studies,Latin American Studies, Chicano Studies, American Indian Studies,Religious Studies, Geological & Environmental Sciences,Geography, History, Literature, Sociology, Social Work, or PoliticalScience. Prerequisites must be passed with a grade C or higher Applicants will list each prerequisite course title, year, and semester attended,indicate college/institution, units earned, and list if this course has beencompleted or is in progress. All prerequisite courses require a C grade orhigher.

How to apply to the 3-Year MSW DL programSTEP ONESTEP TWOSTEP THREEHave at least aBachelor’s degreeCompleteprerequisites with agrade C or better:Fully read theMSW Application site-Human Biology-Statistics-Ethnic DiversityComplete the CSUGraduate AdmissionApplication & MSWProgram through CalState ApplyHave a GPA of 3.0(lower than 3.0 may beaccepted withconditional status)*The next 1-Year MSW Advanced standing DL Application Opens Fall 2022**STEP FOURThe application isopen October 1throughJanuary 15

Things to consider beforeapplying to a DL Program q Am I open minded about sharing life,work, and educational experiencesas part of my learning process?q Am I willing and able to commit to 8to 9 hours per week per (3 unit)course?q Do I feel that high quality learning cantake place without going to atraditional classroom?q Am I able to communicate throughwriting?q Am I self-motivated and selfdisciplined?q Do I have access to a computer andinternet and a willingness to learn newtechnologies?q Am I willing to "speak up" if problemsarise?q Do I recognize that we all havedifferent lived experiences andworldviews and believe that everyonehas something valuable to teach us?

What you need to besuccessful in theDL program:q A computer less than 3 years oldq Preferably a laptop in order totransport to campus for DL weekendsq Word processing softwareq USB headset with a micq Hi-speed internet connectionq Time management skills & self motivationq An open mind and desire to learn