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2020 MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK (MSW) ADMISSION APPLICATIONAPPLICATION INSTRUCTIONSApplication Deadline: Wednesday, January 15, 2020Please review the MSW Application Guidelines posted to our School of Social Work website.Admission is a two-step process and admission to the School of Social Work is contingent upon admission tothe University by Enrollment Services. The University (California State University, Long Beach) application isa separate process that requires a 70.00 fee. You will receive a Campus ID# (i.e. Student ID#) aftersubmission of the University application; you must include this Campus ID# on pages 2 and 4 of thisapplication. Official transcripts must be submitted to University Enrollment Services by January 15, 2020.You must submit a complete application packet to the School of Social Work and the School will not processany application that is missing documents or information. A complete application packet includes thefollowing:pages 2 through 11 of this 2020 application,résumé,Personal and Professional statement,three (3) School of Social Work 2020 MSW Reference Forms in sealed envelopes,and a statistics course syllabus (if the course you completed was not included on the list ofapproved courses that is posted to our website).Applications are accepted on a rolling admission basis and are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis untilspaces are filled. You may either mail your application packet to the address below (with a clear postmark) or hand-deliver itto our School of Social Work office. Your application materials must be submitted in an envelope with thefollowing address (whether sent by mail or hand-delivered):Your First Choice of Program Plan: [“2-YEAR” OR “3-YEAR” OR “ADVANCED STANDING””]California State University, Long BeachSchool of Social Work – Admissions Office1250 Bellflower Blvd.Long Beach, CA 90840-46021 Page
2020 MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK (MSW) ADMISSION APPLICATIONAPPLICATION CHECKLISTUniversity Graduate Admission Application at Cal State ApplyOfficial Transcripts submitted to University Enrollment Services (Transcript Deadline: January 15, 2020)School of Social Work Fall 2020 MSW Application (signed and dated)Elementary Statistics Course Verified ORElementary Statistics Course Syllabus EnclosedRésumé (see guidelines, page 7)Personal and Professional StatementThree School of Social Work MSW Reference Forms (separate, sealed & signed envelopes – see page 14)SECTION ONE: APPLICANT INFORMATION1. CSULB 9-DIGIT CAMPUS ID# (REQUIRED)2. BIRTHDATE (MM/DD/YEAR)3. FIRST, MIDDLE AND LAST NAME4. STREET ADDRESS (PLEASE INCLUDE STREET, CITY, STATE AND ZIP CODE)5. PHONE NUMBERS (PLEASE INCLUDE BOTH CELL PHONE AND HOME PHONE)6. EMAIL ADDRESS7. GENDER (PLEASE SELECT YOUR GENDER. IF OTHER, PLEASE SELECT “OTHER” AND SPECIFY)FEMALEMALETRANSGENDERDECLINE TO STATEOTHER2 Page
8. ETHNICITY (PLEASE SELECT YOUR ETHNICITY OR ETHNICITIES)AFRICAN AMERICAN/OTHER BLACKAMERICAN INDIAN/NATIVE AMERICANASIAN AMERICAN/OTHER ASIANCHICANO/MEXICAN-AMERICANPUERTO RICANOTHER LATINO(A)/HISPANICPACIFIC ISLANDER/NATIVE HAWAIIANWHITE/CAUCASIANMULTIPLE RACE/ETHNICITYOTHER (SPECIFY)DECLINE TO STATE9. UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP STATUSPlease indicate your Citizenship status below.Note: If you are applying as an international student and do not have Permanent Resident status, you mustcontact the Center for International Education at 562-985-5555 or cie-admission@csulb.edu. This is a criticalstep in the admission process. Applicants who possess a Bachelor’s degree from a college or university whereEnglish is not the primary language of instruction must pass the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).CITIZENPERMANENT RESIDENTDACAOTHER (SPECIFY)3 Page
SECTION TWO: ACADEMIC INFORMATION1. LAST NAME, FIRST NAME AND CSULB ID#PROGRAM PLANPROGRAMS: We offer 2-Year, 3-Year, and Advanced Standing programs to complete the MSW degree.Nomination to a selected program depends on faculty assessment of applications and availability. AdvancedStanding applicants must have earned a Bachelor of Social Work degree (with a minimum cumulative GPA of3.0) within the past five (5) years from a CSWE-accredited program by the end of the spring semester/quarterprior to starting the MSW program.SPECIALIZATIONS: We offer study in three areas of specialization: Adulthood & Aging (A&A), Child & FamilyWellbeing (CFW), and Integrated Health (IH). Advanced Standing students are assigned a specialization at thetime of admission, so applicants to the Advanced Standing program must rank their specialization preferenceat the time of application. Specializations for 2-Year and 3-Year students will be identified during the course ofthe program.2. PROGRAM PLANSelect your choice of program plan(s): rank your program plan choices, including the third choice if applicable,below. List your 1st choice on the outside of your application packet envelope.1ST CHOICE2-YEAR3-YEARAS A&AAS CFWAS IH2-YEAR3-YEARAS A&AAS CFWAS IH3-YEARAS A&AAS CFWAS IH2ND CHOICE3RD CHOICE (IF APPLICABLE)2-YEAR3. STIPENDS AND SPECIAL PROGRAMSPlease indicate interest in our Stipend and Special Programs. (Check all that Apply)PUPIL PERSONNEL SERVICES CREDENTIAL (PPSC)CALSWEC PUBLIC CHILD WELFARE PROGRAMSLAC DMH MENTAL HEALTH STIPEND PROGRAMSL.A. DCFS UNIVERSITY CONSORTIUM OF CHILDREN & FAMILIES (UCCF) STIPENDGERIATRIC SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION CONSORTIUM (GSWEC) STIPEND4 Page
ACADEMIC RECORD4. ACADEMIC RECORD (PLEASE INCLUDE THE COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY, DATES ATTENDED, MAJOR AND DEGREE COMPLETED)List all of your academic work beyond high school below. An official transcript from each institution must besubmitted directly to University Enrollment Services no later than January 15, 2020 (do not include yourtranscripts in your application packet to the School of Social Work; transcripts must be sent directly toUniversity Enrollment Services). You must complete a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college oruniversity by the end of the spring semester/quarter prior to starting the MSW program.5. PREVIOUS PROGRAMWere you previously enrolled in another MSW Program? If Yes, you must provide a letter from theDean/Director of the school previously attended documenting your academic status. You must also provide aletter from the Director/Coordinator of field education documenting your performance while enrolled in theprogram.YESNO6. REAPPLYING APPLICANTSAre you reapplying to the CSULB MSW program?YESYEARS PREVIOUSLY APPLIEDNO7. OTHER SCHOOLS (OPTIONAL)Are you planning to apply to other schools of social work?YESLIST SCHOOLSNO5 Page
8. GRADE POINT AVERAGEThe School of Social Work requires a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. You must have at least a 2.5 GPA at thetime you apply to our program.CUMULATIVE GPANUMBER OF UNITS9. PRE-REQUISITE COURSEAn approved course in Elementary Statistics (in any subject area) is a pre-requisite requirement for admissionto the MSW program.The course must be completed by the end of the spring semester/quarter prior to starting the MSW program.You must earn a grade of “C” or better in the statistics course; we have posted a list of approved courses onour website. If your course is not included on the approved courses list, you must submit a copy of the coursesyllabus in your application packet.Please list below the information regarding your Elementary Statistics course – for approved courses that havetransferred into another institution, please list the original approved course information prior to transfer.COURSE NUMBERCOURSE TITLECOLLEGE/UNIVERSITYSEMESTER/YEARUNITSCOURSE STATUS/GRADECOMPLETEIN-PROGRESSGRADEAPPROVED COURSEIs this course included on our list of approved courses?YESNO (COPY OF THE COURSE SYLLABUS ENCLOSED IN APPLICATION PACKET)6 Page
SECTION THREE: RÉSUMÉ AND PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL STATEMENT10. EXPERIENCE/RÉSUMÉYou must include a current résumé in your application packet. List your most recent social work or socialwork-related experience first. Include all paid, internship, and volunteer experience in your résumé. For eachposition, you must list the following information: Organization / Agency Name and City / State Type of position: Volunteer / Internship / Paid Your Title Start date & End date Number of hours per week or month [Examples: “25 hours per week”, “15 hours per month”] Title of immediate supervisor Detailed description of your dutiesPlease note that students are not given credit toward degree requirements for life experience.11. AGENCY EMPLOYMENTAre you currently working for one of the following agencies?L.A. COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICESLOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICESORANGE COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES AGENCYOTHER PUBLIC CHILD WELFARE OR SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCY12. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL STATEMENTYou must include a Personal and Professional Statement in your application packet. It should be typed,double-spaced, 12 pt. font, 4 - 6 pages in length and address the areas of discussion on page 12 of thisapplication. Carefully read and follow the instructions & guidelines provided on page 12. Applicants who wishto be considered for the Advanced Standing program must answer Question #10 in addition to Questions #1 9.SECTION FOUR: REFERENCE INFORMATION13. REFERENCESYou must include three (3) completed School of Social Work 2020 MSW Reference Forms in your applicationpacket (see pages 14 - 19). You must complete Section One (including the signature box) each Reference FormBEFORE you provide the form to your Reference. You must list the name and information for each referencebelow.At least one reference must be from an academic source and at least one must be from a professional source.A reference from your current supervisor is preferred, especially if social work-related (i.e. work, volunteer, orinternship). Personal references are not acceptable.7 Page
A letter on official letterhead can be included with a Reference Form, but a letter cannot be submitted in placeof a Reference Form.Forms from other institutions will not be accepted.The person completing the reference must place the Reference Form in a sealed envelope, sign his/her nameacross the sealed flap, and provide it to you for submission in your packet. DO NOT OPEN THE ENVELOPE –REFERENCE FORMS MUST REMAINED SEALED.**NOTE for Advanced Standing Applicants: In order to be considered for the Advanced Standing program, youmust submit Reference Forms from the following references and indicate the specific reference in the tablebelow:(1) Your Senior-Year field instructor/field supervisor or field liaison or the Director/Coordinator of fieldeducation for your BASW/BSW program OR if you graduated two or more years ago and work in thesocial work field, your current supervisor(2) your Social Work Academic Advisor or a Social Work (BASW/BSW) professor whose course youcompleted or are currently taking(3) a professional reference (i.e. a supervisor from a paid or volunteer position NOT from your BSWinternship)All Applicants: List the name and information for your three (3) references.Advanced Standing Applicants Only: Specify required reference (example, Field Instructor) – see note above.REFERENCE #1: NAMETITLEINSTITUTION/ORGANIZATIONPHONE NUMBEREMAIL ADDRESSREFERENCE TYPEPROFESSIONALACADEMICREQUIRED REFERENCE (ADVANCED STANDING ONLY)8 Page
FIELD INSTRUCTOR/SUPERVISORFIELD LIAISONFIELD DIRECTOR/COORDINATORCURRENT SW SUPERVISORACADEMIC ADVISORBASW/BSW PROFESSORREFERENCE #2: NAMETITLEINSTITUTION/ORGANIZATIONPHONE NUMBEREMAIL ADDRESSREFERENCE TYPEPROFESSIONALACADEMICREQUIRED REFERENCE (ADVANCED STANDING ONLY)FIELD INSTRUCTOR/SUPERVISORFIELD LIAISONFIELD DIRECTOR/COORDINATORCURRENT SW SUPERVISORACADEMIC ADVISORBASW/BSW PROFESSORREFERENCE #3: NAMETITLEINSTITUTION/ORGANIZATIONPHONE NUMBEREMAIL ADDRESSREFERENCE TYPE9 Page
PROFESSIONALACADEMICREQUIRED REFERENCE (ADVANCED STANDING ONLY)FIELD INSTRUCTOR/SUPERVISORFIELD LIAISONFIELD DIRECTOR/COORDINATORCURRENT SW SUPERVISORACADEMIC ADVISORBASW/BSW PROFESSORSECTION FIVE: LEARN ABOUT PROGRAM14. HOW DID YOU LEARN ABOUT THE CSULB SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)CSULB SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK INFORMATION MEETINGSCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK WEBSITEPERSONAL REFERENCEPROFESSIONAL/GRADUATE STUDENT FAIRLOCATIONPRESENTATION AT PLACE OF EMPLOYMENTLOCATIONOTHERSECTION SIX: APPLICATION INFORMATIONPLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND SIGN/DATE ON THE SIGNATURE LINE.The applicant is responsible for assembling the application packet prior to submitting it to the School ofSocial Work Admissions Office. The application packet must include the following: pages 2 through 11 of this 2020 application,résumé,Personal and Professional statement,three (3) School of Social Work 2020 MSW Reference Forms in sealed envelopes,and a statistics course syllabus (if the course you completed was not included on the list ofapproved courses that is posted to our website).All materials submitted to the School of Social Work become official University property. Official transcriptsmust be submitted to University Enrollment Services by January 15, 2020. Applications are accepted on arolling admission basis and are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis until spaces are filled. Incompleteand late applications will not be evaluated.P LEASE N OTE: Interviews may be required if further clarification is needed in order for the evaluators tomake an informed decision on the application.It is understood that in applying to the CSULB School of Social Work the applicant is aware of the necessary10 P a g e
commitment of time, effort, and finances for the rigors of graduate study and professional social work. TheSchool of Social Work reserves the right, on the basis of educational or professional judgment, to reject anapplicant or to dismiss an admitted student whose academic record or performance in field instruction doesnot meet minimum expectations or is not consistent with the accepted standards for professional behavior.The School of Social Work determines the field work agencies to which students will be assigned, and themajority of field work agencies are located in low income, urban areas. If admitted to the MSW program, thestudent agrees to accept the field work placement assigned by the field faculty of the School. Once admittedto a particular program plan, students are not allowed to change plans except with the permission of theGraduate Program Coordinator.**Please be aware that as social workers, we are mandated by law to report incidents of child orolder adult abuse.**Your signature below certifies that you have read and understood the above statements and that all materialsyou have submitted for consideration are complete and accurate.15. APPLICANT SIGNATURE AND DATE (ORIGINAL SIGNATURE REQUIRED, NO ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES ACCEPTED)California State University, Long Beach provides equal opportunity in education without regard to race, color,national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation or disability in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, and Section 604 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of1973.SECTION SEVEN: APPLICATION DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONSYou may either mail your application packet to the address below (with a clear postmark) or hand-deliver itto our School of Social Work office. Your application materials must be submitted in an envelope with thefollowing address (whether sent by mail or hand-delivered):Your First Choice of Program Plan: [“2-YEAR” OR “3-YEAR” OR “ADVANCED STANDING””]California State University, Long BeachSchool of Social Work – Admissions Office1250 Bellflower Blvd.Long Beach, CA 90840-460211 P a g e
SECTION EIGHT: PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL STATEMENT GUIDELINESThe Personal and Professional Statement provides you the opportunity to share your qualifications andcompetencies. This Personal and Professional Statement will be used to evaluate your critical thinking, selfreflective capacities, creativity, and advanced writing skills, as well as help us determine your appropriatenessfor the program and the profession. Failure to follow these guidelines or address each area of discussion willimpact your application.INSTRUCTIONS: Your Personal and Professional Statement must meet the following criteria: It must be written by you.It must be typed, double-spaced, 12 pt. font, and 4 - 6 pages in length.It must address each of the prompts/questions and areas of discussion below.You have the option to write a narrative/essay or number your responses (do not include theprompts/questions in your Personal and Professional Statement).In answering these prompts/questions, make sure not to use names or information that might violatethe confidentiality of the individuals you decide to use in your descriptions.PROMPTS/QUESTIONS & AREAS OF DISCUSSION:1.How did you become interested in social work? What motivated you to choose social work as aprofession?2.Describe some traits and abilities that make you particularly suited for the profession of social work.3.Specify your career objectives as a professional social worker.4.Describe your professional social work activities. If you do not currently work in the social work field,describe how your work or volunteer experience relates to professional social work activities. Please beas specific as possible in detailing the similarity to social work activities.5.Describe a situation in which you were confronted with an ethical conflict. How did you resolve it?6.Our School of Social Work has a strong multicultural emphasis and values diversity. Please describe yourexperience(s) with diverse individuals and/or communities. (Differences can include age, socioeconomicstatus, race, ethnicity, religion, gender, physical or mental abilities, sexual orientation, etc.). Discuss howthese experiences have: Shaped your identity and self-awareness Broadened your understanding of the role of social work in society Influenced your understanding of and commitment to social justice7.Discuss a social problem of interest to you. How do you envision a social worker’s role in addressing theissue?8.Please read the information about our MSW program below and describe your plan to accommodate theclass and field internship requirements and expected demands of our MSW program.12 P a g e
PLEASE READ: Our MSW program is rigorous and requires a significant commitment of time and resourcesfrom students. In order to answer Question #8, be sure to review the course schedule requirements forthe program plan(s) for which you are applying that are posted on our website. In addition to coursework,students complete 16 hours per week in field internship during regular agency hours. The exact scheduleis determined by the student and the agency at the time of placement. Most students complete two full8-hour days; however, at the discretion of the agency, some students may be permitted to complete the16 hours in an alternate schedule of one 8-hour day and two 4-hour days.9.Is there anything else you would like us to know as we consider your application? Please describe.10.Advanced Standing Applicants Only: Please explain why you think you are a good fit for the AdvancedStanding (AS) program. In addition to meeting the minimum requirements for the AS program, what doyou believe has prepared you to succeed in this accelerated program?13 P a g e
2020 MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK (MSW) REFERENCE FORMPROFESSIONAL REFERENCEACADEMIC REFERENCESECTION ONE: INSTRUCTIONS TO THE APPLICANTYou must first complete Section One of this form (including the waiver box) and then provide the form to yourreference with an envelope. The reference must return the completed reference form (six pages) to you in asealed envelope with his/her signature across the sealed flap. (The reference may include a letter in additionto this reference form, but a letter cannot be submitted in place of this reference form.) You must then sub
time you apply to our program. C. UMULATIVE . GPA. N. UMBER OF . U. NITS. 9. P. RE-R. EQUISITE . C. OURSE. An approved course in Elementary Statistics (in any subject area) is a pre-requisite requirement for admission to the MSW program. The course must be completed by the end of the s
