Advanced Standing Program Description
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Master of Arts Program in Social Work, Social Policy, and Social Administration (SW)
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Advanced Standing Program
Lisa Moore, PhD, LICSW
Senior Lecturer and Director of the Master of Arts Program in Social Work, Social Policy, and Social Administration
moorel@uchicago.edu
Please check our website for updates to the information in this brochure: crownschool.uchicago.edu/advanced-standing-program
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The Social Work, Social Policy, and Social Administration (SW) Advanced Standing Master’s program is designed for exceptional students who have graduated from an accredited baccalaureate social work (BSW) program within the past five years.
REQUIREMENTS
The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) and the Crown Family School’s criteria for admission to the master’s program must include an earned baccalaureate degree from a college or university accredited by a recognized regional accrediting association. Baccalaureate social work graduates entering master’s social work programs are not to repeat what has been achieved in their baccalaureate social work programs. CURRICULUM Enrollment in this program begins in the Summer quarter. Students register for four quarters of fulltime study in their chosen concentration, which includes 12 advanced courses and 640 hours of field placement for Clinical Practice students and 496 for Social Administration students. Field placements can be completed during the academic year with a potential summer start. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in the Crown Family School’s Programs of Study.
FIELD EDUCATION
The field component of the curriculum is designed to help students develop knowledge and skills to help those in need and to bring about effective social change. Fieldwork in the Advanced Standing program is designed to build on students’ competence in direct social work practice (experience in assessment, intervention, and evaluation). Under the guidance of an experienced supervisor, students are expected to understand and use more than one practice approach to prepare them for broad-based professional practice with a range of clients, problems, and environmental situations. Students in the clinical concentration develop more advanced clinical knowledge and competence in psychosocial assessment and intervention with individuals, couples, families and groups. Students in the social administration concentration undertake internships that offer experiences to work with professionals who occupy major positions in government, community agencies, and related social welfare organizations.
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FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION PROCEDURES
In order to be considered for financial aid (including Stafford loans, University loans, work-study, and need-based scholarships) students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as early as possible after October 1.
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
Each year, the Crown Family School provides more than $4 million to incoming students in scholarships. Approximately 95% of our students receive scholarship aid based on merit and need. In addition to scholarship funds, students may be eligible for federal financial assistance through loans and work-study. Returning students reapply for Crown Family School scholarships each year, with 99% receiving a renewal.
Career Opportunities:
Crown Family School alumni are at the forefront of social work. With strong problem solving, multidisciplinary, and interpersonal skills, our alumni are recognized far and wide for their firstrate professional acumen and training; they are often quickly called upon to take on leadership roles, given who they are and where they have trained. Our alumni work in a variety of practice and policy settings, including government, research centers, schools, hospitals, and nonprofit agencies and programs. And Crown Family School alumni can access a network of over 8,000 alumni in all 50 states and in 38 countries.
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Social Administration Concentration
Summer:
- Organizational Theory and Analysis for Human Services (46712)
- Data for Policy Analysis and Management (48500)
- Specialized Diversity Course OR Elective**
Autumn:
- Specialized Diversity Course OR Elective
- Elective**
- Elective**
Winter:
- Political Processes in Policy Formulation and Implementation (46800)
- Economics for Social Welfare (45400) OR Elective**
- Elective**
Spring:
- Economics for Social Welfare (45400) OR Elective**
- Elective**
- Elective**
Over the course of the four quarters, students are expected to engage in Field Praticum (496 Hours) Field Seminar with Field Consultant
** Forty percent of our student choose to apply and complete a Program of Study.
Clinical Practice Concentration
Summer:
- Practice Method (a)*
- Clinical Research (445xx)
- Specialized Diversity Course OR Elective**
Autumn:
- Practice Method (a)*
- Practice Method (b)*
- Specialized Diversity Course OR Elective**
Winter:
- Elective**
- Elective**
- Elective**
Spring:
- Elective**
- Elective**
- Elective**
Over the course of the four quarters, students are expected to engage in Field Praticum (640 Hours) Field Seminar with Field Consultant
* Students choose one 2-quarter course sequence in one practice method and one course, for one quarter, in a different practice method. Practice methods offered: Psychodynamic, Cognitive-Behavioral, Family Systems.
** Forty percent of our student choose to apply and complete a Program of Study
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ronmartin@uchicago.edu; 773.702.1492
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773.702.1250
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