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Master of Social Work

Master of Social Work

Description

The MSW Program is a unique collaboration between Nazareth College of Rochester and The College at Brockport, both having a long history of social work education in the Rochester area. Consistent with the missions of both schools, the MSW program affirms the tradition of promoting the empowerment of all groups of people to achieve social justice and equality. The primary goal of the program is to enhance the quality of life for individuals within the Rochester community through social work teaching, research, scholarship and service. The program's commitment is to prepare social workers for advanced integrated practice within an interdisciplinary and community collaborative context. Students will be taught to facilitate individual, family, group, organizational and community change that improves the lives of people, particularly those who have been oppressed and/or disempowered. The program provides opportunities for students to be on the cutting edge of new directions for social-work practice.

Admission to the Program

General Admission

The application for admission to the GRC Master of Social Work program may be here. For questions, call (585) 395-8450 or email grcmsw@brockport.edu. See the Graduate Admission section of this catalog for further details.

There is no single factor used to determine student admission to the MSW program, rather a combination of factors are considered as follows:

  1. Completion of a baccalaureate degree at an accredited institution (see the Graduate Admissions section in this catalog for further details) with a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher. Those with a cumulative GPA between 2.5 and 3.0 may apply, but GPA factors heavily in admission decisions.
  2. An academic record that reflects a strong liberal arts perspective, as evidenced in official transcripts. The following are required: one (three-credit) course in human biology; one (three-credit) course in statistics; one (three-credit) introductory in psychology; one (threecredit) introductory course in sociology; one (three-credit) course in the humanities; three additional (three-credit) courses distributed among the humanities, social sciences, physical sciences, mathematics or computer science. All courses must have a grade of "C" or better.
  3. Prior paid or volunteer experience and its relevance to social work.
  4. Three reference forms and accompanying letters of reference that specify the applicant's ability to do graduate-level work and the applicant's commitment to social work.
  5. Completion of the personal/professional statement and social issue discussion as described in the application form. This written statement is an essential part of the admissions file. The content and writing style provides important information about the applicant and his/her understanding of the social work profession. Applicants should consider the written statement as an opportunity to communicate with the Admissions Committee about their specific strengths, professional goals and future plans.
  6. As demonstrated in the written statement, through letters of recommendation, in the applicant's academic record and in the applicant's work history:
    • A serious commitment to the profession of social work.
    • A capacity to engage in personal and professional self-awareness.
    • The readiness and preparation to engage in graduate-level studies.
    • The personal qualifications considered essential for sound social work practice. These include concern for the needs of others, sensitive and relationship skills, good judgment, creativity and integrity.

Advanced-standing Admission

Students who have graduated within the past eight years from a CSWE-accredited baccalaureate social work program are eligible to apply for admission to the MSW advanced standing program. Additional minimum admission requirements are:

  1. A cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
  2. A copy of the applicant's field practicum evaluations.
  3. A personal/professional statement and social issue discussion as described in the application form.
  4. Three letters of recommendation, including one from a social work faculty member who can attest to the applicant's ability to do graduate-level work, and one from a social work supervisor who can attest to the applicant's ability to engage in graduate-level practice.

Program Requirements

Foundation-year Courses

Foundation courses are designed to provide a generalist perspective. The following foundation level courses are required.

  • SWK501
  • SWK502
  • SWK504
  • SWK505
  • SWK506
  • SWK507
  • SWK508
  • SWK520
  • SWK524
  • SWK533

In lieu of the above foundation courses, BSW Advanced-Standing students must complete the following bridge courses prior to taking concentration courses.

  • SWK503
  • SWK508
  • Choose one Elective

Concentration-year Courses

The second-year curriculum is designed to provide the framework for advanced integrated practice and consists of two concentrations: Family and Community Practice and Interdisciplinary Health Care Practice. Students choose a concentration at the time of application. The following courses are required for both concentrations.

  • SWK610
  • SWK611
  • SWK630
  • SWK631
  • Choose two Electives

Family and Community Practice

The Family and Community Practice concentration prepares students to plan, develop and implement family-focused services from a collaborative, community-based perspective. The following are required courses in the concentration:

  • SWK601
  • SWK603
  • SWK620

Interdisciplinary Health Care

The Interdisciplinary Health Care Practice concentration prepares students for practice in diverse health-care settings. A public health model of community intervention is emphasized. The following are required courses in the concentration:

  • SWK602
  • SWK604
  • SWK621

Course Descriptions

Department of Social Work

Department Chair: Jason Dauenhauer
Location: Brown 171
Visit Website
Email: jsigler@brockport.edu
Phone: (585) 395-2324
Fax: (585) 395-2366

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Faculty & Staff

    


Scarlett A Aeckerle MSW
 (Syracuse University)  
Adjunct Lecturer
Carmen I Aponte Ph.D
 (Ohio State University-Main Campus)  
Assistant Professor
JoAnne T Baxter MSW
 (SUNY At Buffalo)  
Lecturer
Velma B Campbell MSW
 (SUNY College At Buffalo)  
Lecturer
Jason  Dauenhauer Ph.D
 (University Of Rochester)  
Associate Professor + Chair
Joseph F Evers MSW
 (Syracuse University)  
Lecturer
Trevor G Gates Ph.D
 (University Of Illinois At Chicago)  
Assistant Professor
Kristin  Heffernan Ph.D
 (Boston University)  
Associate Professor
Kenneth J Herrmann MSW
 (SUNY At Buffalo)  
Associate Professor
Carl W Jutzin MSW
 (SUNY College At Brockport)  
Lecturer
Barbara  Kasper MSW
 (Syracuse University)  
Associate Professor
Nancy S Kusmaul Ph.D
 (SUNY At Buffalo)  
Clinical Assistant Professor
Julie B Luther MSW
 (SUNY College At Brockport)  
Adjunct Lecturer
Elizabeth A Ortolani MSW
 (University of Toronto)  
Adjunct Lecturer
Margery  Saunders Ph.D
 (SUNY At Albany)  
Assistant Professor
Melissa A Sydor MSW
 (Syracuse University)  
Lecturer