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Messiah College Social Work ProgramMessiah CollegeSocial Work ProgramStudent Handbook and Field Manual“ and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness,and to walk humbly with your God?”Micah 6:8Revised 9/14/11
Messiah College Social Work ProgramHANDBOOK AND FIELD MANUAL FOR SOCIAL WORK STUDENTSTABLE OF CONTENTSINTRODUCTION. 5HOW TO USE THIS HANDBOOK. 5STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING . 6LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR . 7FACULTY . 8PROGRAM INFORMATION . 9MISSION OF THE COLLEGE . 9MISSION OF THE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES . 9MISSION OF THE SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM . 9INTEGRATION OF FAITH AND LEARNING . 9ACCREDITATION . 9DEFINITION OF GENERALIST PRACTICE . 9PROGRAM GOALS OF THE MESSIAH COLLEGE SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM. 10PROGRAM COMPETENCIES . 10CODE OF ETHICS . 10COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE . 14MESSIAH COLLEGE SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM ADMISSION PROCESS . 15APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION . 17APPLICATION TO THE MAJOR: COMMITTEE MEMBERS WORKSHEET. 18PROGRAM POLICIES . 19POLICY AND PROCEDURE CONCERNING THE TRANSFER OF CREDITS . 19ADVISING . 20CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE POLICY – STUDENT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT . 21MALPRACTICE INSURANCE . 21ACADEMIC INTEGRITY . 21RACIAL/ETHNIC HARASSMENT POLICY . 22SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY . 23AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE . 24STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES . 24CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE . 25PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW: END OF SEMESTER EVALUATION . 26PROCEDURE TO ADDRESS PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE ISSUES. 28POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL GRIEVANCE AND INFORMING STUDENTS OFGRIEVANCE PROCESS . 28PROCEDURES FOR DISMISSAL FROM THE SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM . 28REPORTABLE INFRACTIONS. 29Revised 9/14/11-2-
Messiah College Social Work ProgramASSESSMENT OF THE SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM. 30SENIOR EXIT SURVEY . 31SOCIAL WORK ALUMNI SURVEY . 35CURRICULUM . 41CURRICULUM OVERVIEW. 41COURSE DESCRIPTIONS . 42MAJOR HONORS PROGRAM – GUIDELINES FOR STUDENTS . 45SOCIAL WORK CURRICULUM: FOUR-YEAR PLAN OF STUDY (REVISED 6-15-09) . 50COURSE PLANNING SHEET . 51WRITING STANDARDS . 52STUDENT SOCIAL WORK ORGANIZATIONS . 55SOCIAL WORK CLUB. 55PHI ALPHA HONOR SOCIETY . 55STUDENT RESOURCES . 56CAREER CENTER . 56EPICENTER . 56INTERNSHIP CENTER . 56AGAPE CENTER FOR SERVICE AND LEARNING . 57DISABILITY SERVICES . 57LEARNING CENTER . 57LIBRARY . 57WRITING CENTER . 57SOCIAL SCIENCES RESOURCE ROOM . 58SENIOR PROJECT: THE SOCIAL WORK PORTFOLIO . 58FIELD MANUAL . 61LETTER FROM THE FIELD PLACEMENT COORDINATOR . 62FORMAT OF THE FIELD MANUAL . 63POLICIES, CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES FOR THE SENIOR FIELD PLACEMENT . 64FIELD EDUCATION GOALS . 64COURSE OBJECTIVES COVERED IN THE PRACTICE SEQUENCE . 64MINIMUM FIELD EDUCATION REQUIREMENT OF 450 HOURS . 66CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION TO FIELD EDUCATION . 66FIELD PRACTICE ROLES . 68FIELD COORDINATOR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES . 68FIELD LIAISON ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES . 69STUDENT ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES . 69POLICIES, CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES FOR SELECTING PLACEMENT SETTINGS . 70POLICIES, CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES FOR SELECTING FIELD INSTRUCTORS . 71POLICIES, CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES FOR PLACING AND MONITORING STUDENT PLACEMENTS . 72PROCEDURES FOR RESOLVING PROBLEMS IN THE FIELD (STUDENT INITIATED) . 73PROCEDURES FOR RESOLVING PROBLEMS IN THE FIELD (FIELD INSTRUCTOR INITIATED) . 73POLICIES, CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES FOR MAINTAINING FIELD LIAISON CONTACTS WITH AGENCIES . 74Revised 9/14/11-3-
Messiah College Social Work ProgramPOLICIES, CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES FOR EVALUATING STUDENT LEARNING . 74POLICIES, CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES FOR EVALUATING AGENCY EFFECTIVENESS IN PROVIDING FIELDINSTRUCTION . 74QUALIFICATIONS OF FIELD INSTRUCTORS . 75FIELD INSTRUCTOR ORIENTATION AND FIELD INSTRUCTOR SEMINAR . 75CONTINUING DIALOG WITH AGENCIES AND FIELD INSTRUCTORS . 75POLICIES RELATED TO FIELD PLACEMENTS IN AN AGENCY WHERE THE STUDENT IS ALSO EMPLOYED . 76DESCRIPTION OF SENIOR PLACEMENT FORMS. 76SOCIAL WORK FIELD INSTRUCTOR PROFILE FORM . 83LETTER OF AGREEMENT FOR FIELD PRACTICE FORM. 84STUDENT AND AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION . 86STUDENT LEARNING NEEDS ASSESSMENT . 87STUDENT LEARNING CONTRACT . 89AGENCY CHECKLIST . 92SENIOR FIELD EVALUATION FORM . 93EVALUATION FORM: PART 2 . 94PLACEMENT TIME SHEET . 102FIELD LIAISON SITE VISIT FORM . 103STUDENT EVALUATION OF FIELD PLACEMENT . 104FIELD INSTRUCTOR EVALUATION OF SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM. 107SOPHOMORE PRELIMINARY PLACEMENT INFORMATION AND FORMS. 110SOPHOMORE PLACEMENT OBJECTIVES AND SKILLS TO BE LEARNED . 111SOCIAL WORK PRACTICUM: INTRODUCTORY PLACEMENT INFORMATION . 111STUDENT PERFORMANCE EVALUATION INFORMATION . 115STUDENT AND AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION . 116SOPHOMORE PLACEMENT (FOR SOWK 250 AND SOWK 360) - LEARNING CONTRACT . 117SOPHOMORE FALL EVALUATION FORM . 120EVALUATION FORM: PART 2 . 121SOPHOMORE SPRING EVALUATION FORM (SOWK 360) . 125EVALUATION FORM: PART 2 . 126PRELIMINARY PLACEMENT TIMESHEET . 130STUDENT EVALUATION OF FIELD PLACEMENT (SOWK 360) . 131ADDITIONAL FIELD INFORMATION. 134CLEARANCES . 134TRANSPORTATION . 136INSURANCE . 136Revised 9/14/11-4-
Messiah College Social Work ProgramIntroductionWelcome to the Social Work Program at Messiah College! Your choice of social work as aprofessional career path is a significant one—dedication, discipline, and devotion will be essential tosuccessfully complete the program. Social work is an exciting profession and there is no doubt that you willbe challenged throughout your participation in the program at Messiah.In the pages to follow you will find indispensable information about the College, the Social WorkProgram, and the profession. Additionally, you will find the faculty and staff of the department to be veryhelpful and willing to assist you in every aspect of your education. Again, welcome to the program andyour journey towards professional practice.How to Use this HandbookEach social work student is expected to be familiar with the policies and information outlinedin this handbook and to abide by them in letter and in spirit. The Student Handbook helps studentsnavigate available opportunities, outlines program expectations, and describes services and resources thatequip students as social work majors. The guidelines and policies described serve as the governingdocument of the program and important forms and documents are included. Use this handbook When you need information about program policies, procedures, requirements, & timelines To learn about resources and opportunities From the time you begin the program until the time you finish As a companion to the College’s Course CatalogRevised 9/14/11-5-
Messiah College Social Work ProgramStatement of UnderstandingNameAs a social work student I understand that I am expected to adhere to the values, ethics, and standards of Messiah College, theSocial Work Program, and the profession.I have read the Messiah College Social Work Program Student Handbook in its entirety andunderstand the goals, objectives, and requirements of the program.I commit myself to seeking increased understanding of the Christian faith.I realize that although I may be accepted to the social work program at Messiah College, if myprofessional development is not deemed satisfactory by the program faculty or the college, theprogram has the right and responsibility to request a reevaluation of my acceptance and suitabilityfor the program.Student Signature -DateStudents should read and sign this Statement of Understanding and return the completed form to theProgram Director. Keep a copy for personal records.Revised 9/14/11-6-
Messiah College Social Work ProgramLetter from the DirectorDear Student:As Director of the Social Work program, I would like to personally welcome you and let you knowthat we are excited to have you as part of our department. Accredited by the Council on Social WorkEducation (CSWE) the Social Work Program at Messiah College is proud to offer a full, four yearexperience on the Grantham campus.We have a talented and hard working group of students in our department who are very seriousabout their beliefs and are committed to finding ways to integrate their faith in the profession of SocialWork. At Messiah College, there are many opportunities to grow spiritually, intellectually, and socially, andwe, as faculty, are happy to guide our students through these opportunities and their journey at MessiahCollege. Upon graduation, our students have found meaningful jobs and have been successful in pursuingfurther study in graduate school.As you begin this part of your life journey, be sure to reach out and embrace all the experiencesavailable to you, both in the classroom and beyond. Belonging to the Messiah College community and thesocial work program is a first step in a process that will offer countless rewards and ways to become amature Christian and competent social work professional.Again, welcome from the social work faculty at Messiah College.Strength and Peace,Charles Seitz, Ph.D., MSW, LCSWDirector, Social Work ProgramAssociate Professor of Social WorkRevised 9/14/11-7-
Messiah College Social Work ProgramFacultyCharles SeitzPosition:Education:Program Director, Associate Professor of Social WorkPh.D., Counselor, Education and Supervision, Regent University, Concentration:Instruction in Higher Education, 2006M.S.W., University of Maryland School of Social Work, Concentration: ClinicalSocial Work Specialization Certificate: Family and Children’s Services, 1986B.A., University of Maryland Baltimore County, Major: History, 1983MD and PA Clinical Social Work LicensesProfessional interest: Christian counseling models, Forgiveness issues, Marriage and family counseling,Medical social work, Adolescent pregnancy and sexuality issues, Consultation.Personal interests:Reading, Art, Traveling, Antiques, Biking and Kayaking.Other:Husband and FatherEmail address:CSeitz@Messiah.eduMichelle GeorgePosition:Education:Social Work Field CoordinatorM.S.W., Temple University School of Social Administration, 1994BA in Psychology, Messiah College, 1988Clinical Social Work license for PABoard Certified Diplomat (BCD) in Clinical Social WorkProfessional interest: Clinical Social Work and counseling practice, Christian counseling and spiritualformation, diversity and reconciliationPersonal interests:spending time with family, hiking, hunting, gardening, kayaking, music, and readingOther:Wife and MotherEmail address:MGeorge@messiah.eduPart-time Instructors:Over the recent years part-time instructors have included Darla Henry, Ph.D., MSW, BA andRob Hewitt, Ph.D., MSW, BA among other accredited teaching professionals within the field of socialwork.Revised 9/14/11-8-
Messiah College Social Work ProgramProgram InformationMission of the CollegeMessiah College is a Christian college of the liberal arts and applied arts and sciences, providingprograms leading to the B.S. and B.A. degrees. The College is committed to an embracing evangelical spiritrooted in the Anabaptist, Pietist, and Wesleyan traditions of the Christian church. The mission of MessiahCollege is to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character, and Christian faith inpreparation for lives of service, leadership, and reconciliation in church and society.Mission of the School of Education and Social SciencesThe School of Education and Social Sciences contains four departments: Sociology, Social Work,and Criminal Justice, Education, Human Development and Family Science, and Psychology. The missionof the School of Education and Social Sciences is to prepare students to serve God in church, society, andtheir professions by applying their understanding of human thought, development, learning, socialstructures, and interactions to complex social issues and environments.Mission of the Social Work ProgramThe mission of the Social Work Program at Messiah College is to offer a professional degree with astrong liberal arts foundation that trains graduates for ethical and competent generalist social work practiceat the entry level and/or prepares them for graduate study. Guided by the accreditation standards of theCouncil on Social Work Education (CSWE) as well as the Mission and values of Messiah College, theprogram integrates principles of the Christian faith with social work values, knowledge, and skill. Therefore,there is a commitment to evidence informed practice, service learning at the micro, mezzo and macro levels,a commitment to community, a respect for diversity and human rights, and support for the enhancement ofsocial and economic justice for all people.Integration of Faith and LearningA unique characteristic of the program is the goal of infusing the curriculum with content onspirituality and religion, particularly the Christian faith. The Social Work Program at Messiah College aimsto prepare students for effective social work practice with a commitment to Christian values as well as thevalues of the profession.AccreditationIn the spring of 2007, the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) granted full, independentaccreditation to the Social Work program at Messiah. Prior to that date, the program was accredited incollaboration with Temple University. Graduates of the Messiah College Social Work Program are eligibleto apply for advanced standing in many graduate schools of social work in the United States. Advancedstanding status reduces the number of credits required to obtain a Master’s in Social Work degree. Socialwork graduates are often eligible for licensing or certification in states which license bachelor’s level socialworkers.Definition of Generalist PracticeThe Messiah College Social Work Program incorporates the use of a generalist perspective to assiststudents in developing a model of practice. Generalist social work practice includes knowledge, abilities,skills and values that: 1) build on a liberal arts orientation, 2) incorporate a systems, strengths and person inenvironment perspective, 3) are transferable among multiple fields of practice and, practice settings, and 4)Revised 9/14/11-9-
Messiah College Social Work Programare applicable to multiple client systems (individual, family, group, organization, community. A generalistsocial worker utilizes a multidimensional framework that: 1) incorporates a problem solving approach, 2)involves self awareness, respect for diversity and a commitment to social/economic justice, 3) draws fromvarious theoretical frameworks and intervention models, 4) views human behavior in the context of thesocial environment, and 5) recognizes the potential for change.Program Goals of the Messiah College Social Work Program1. To develop competent social workers who critically evaluate, self-reflect and are self-aware ofhow their Christian faith informs their practice, while performing the duties of their vocation in aprofessional and ethical manner.2. To develop social workers who engage the world to facilitate change through enhancingcommunity and through actively engaging in issues to address social and economic justice in rural,urban and international settings.3. To develop effective Christian social work leaders in the provision of micro, mezzo and macroprogramming who value integrity, service and the importance of human relationships in addressinghuman needs and the issues of the disenfranchised.4. To develop Christian social workers who value empowerment and the strengths perspective in theapplication of skills and knowledge of generalist social work with systems of all sizes, whileensuring respect for clients’ age, class, color, culture, disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status,national origin, race, religion, sex, and sexual orientation.Program Competencies1. Identify as a professional social worker and conduct oneself accordingly.2. Apply social work ethical principles to guide professional practice.3. Apply critical thinking to inform and communicate professional judgments.4. Engage diversity and difference in practice.5. Advance human rights and social and economic justice.6. Engage in research-informed practice and practice-informed research.7. Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment.8. Engage in policy practice to advance social and economic well-being and to deliver effectivesocial work services.9. Respond to contexts that shape practice.10. Engage, assess, intervene, and evaluate with individuals, families, groups, organizations, andcommunities.11. Apply Christian faith development principles to inform and guide professional practice.Code of EthicsThe National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics is intended to serve as a guideto everyday professional conduct of social workers. The following excerpts from the Code represent itsmajor principles. Students are responsible for reading and familiarizing themselves with the full Code ofEthics, which is available on the internet at e mission of the social work profession is rooted in a set of core values. These core values,embraced by social workers throughout the profession’s history, are the foundation of social work’s uniquepurpose and perspective: Revised 9/14/11service- 10 -
Messiah College Social Work Program social justicedignity and worth of the personimportance of human relationshipsintegritycompetenceThe Code offers a set of values, principles, and standards to guide decision making and conductwhen ethical issues arise. Specific applications of the Code must take into account the context in which it isbeing considered and the possibility of conflicts among the Code’s values, principles, and standards. Ethicalresponsibilities flow from all human relationships, from the personal and familial to the social andprofessional.The following broad ethical principles are based on social work's core values of service, socialjustice, dignity and worth of the person, importance of human relationships, integrity, and competence.These principles set forth ideals to which all social workers should aspire.Value: ServiceEthical Principle: Social workers' primary goal is to help people in need and to address social problems.Social workers elevate service to others above self-interest. Social workers draw on their knowledge, values,and skills to help people in need and to address social problems. Social workers are encouraged to volunteersome portion of their professional skills with no expectation of significant financial return (pro bonoservice).Value: Social JusticeEthical Principle: Social workers challenge social injustice.Social workers pursue social change, particularly with and on behalf of vulnerable and oppressedindividuals and groups of people. Social workers' social change efforts are focused primarily on issues ofpoverty, unemployment, discrimination, and other forms of social injustice. These activities seek to promotesensitivity to and knowledge about oppression and cultural and ethnic diversity. Social workers strive toensure access to needed information, services, and resources; equality of opportunity; and meaningfulparticipation in decision making for all people.Value: Dignity and Worth of the PersonEthical Principle: Social workers respect the inherent dignity and worth of the person.Social workers treat each person in a c
Messiah College Social Work Program Revised 9/14/11 - 5 - Introduction Welcome to the Social Work Program at Messiah College! Your choice of social work as a professional career path is a significant one—dedication, discipline, and devotion will be essential to successfully complete the program.
