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School Social Work School Social Work Concentration Application For Current CSU MSW Students Overview: The Chicago State University, School Social Work Concentration Application is required to assist the faculty in determining the best candidates for this demanding concentration. The requests for this concentration exceed the demand and therefore all qualified candidates will not be selected. Your
School Social Work Field Practicum Post MSW Professional Educator License
opportunities will be enhanced by completing the following materials on or before the designated timelines. The School Social Work Concentration Application Deadline is December 15th . 1. Students must demonstrate successful completion of the test of Test of Academic Proficiency
Faculty
(TAP), ACT Plus Writing with a composite score of 22 or the SAT (mathematics and critical
Graduate Student Association
thinking) with a composite score of 1030 when applying for the concentration. Please plan to take either of the above exams by November.
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Submission of your application should include submission of evidence of passing the Test of
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evidence of an attempt and your application will be considered.
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2. When you take the examination, there is a provision for you to have your score sent directly to the University. You should do so to facilitate your application. We will only accept official TAP, ACT or SAT score reports. Information regarding the examination is available at: ILLINOIS STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR STATE LICENSURE You must be an MSW student in good standing. Only those students who hold a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0 will be considered. You must complete the attached brief application and submit it to the Department of Social Work no later than December 15th. If you are not selected for the School Social Work Concentration, you may select the Direct Services Concentration or the Program Planning and Administration Concentration. The advanced Field Application should be submitted by January 15th. School Social Work Concentration Application (pdf) Master of Social Work Program Application for School Social Work Field Placement (pdf)
School Name
Address - School or District Office
Argo Community High School
7329 W. 63rd Street Summit, IL 60501
Calumet School District 132
Burr Oak 1440 W. Vermont Calumet Park 60827
Chicago Public Schools
Chicago, IL
Community Consolidated Schools District 168
District Office 21899 S. Torrence Ave. Sauk Village, IL 60411
Dolton School District 148
114 W. 144th Street Riverdale, IL 60827
Dolton School District 149
292 Torrance Ave. Calumet City, IL 60409
Echo Joint Agreement
District Office 350 West 154th South Holland, IL 60473
Evanston Skokie Elementary School District 65
1500 McDaniel Evanston, IL 60201
Evergreen Park Elementary School District 124
9400 S. Sawyer Evergreen Park, IL 60805
Hazel Crest School District 152.5
170th and Dixie Highway Hazel Crest, IL 60446
John Middleton Elementary School
8300 St. Louis Ave.
Skokie District 73.5
Skokie, IL 60076
School District 102 LaGrange
333 North Park Road LaGrange, IL 60526
Lansing School District 158
18300 Greenbay Ave. Lansing, IL 60438
The Menta Group
4100 Warren Ave.
Hillside Academy
Hilliside, IL 60162
Morton Grove School District 70
6200 Lake Street Morton Grove 60053
Oak Lawn Community High School District 218
District Office 10701 S. Kilpatrick Oak Lawn, IL 60453
Oak Park River Forest HS
Oak Park School District 97
970 Madison Oak Park, IL 60302
Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202
24810 W. 135th Street Plainfield, IL 60585
Posen/Robbins
14545 S. California
School District 143 ½
Posen, IL 60469
Proviso East High School
807 S. First Ave Maywood, IL 60153
Schaumburg District 54
School District 130
12300 S. Greenwood Ave.
Blue Island
Blue Island
School District 150
16800 Greenwood
Greenwood Elementary
South Holland, IL 60473
District 150
850 E. 170th Street
McKinley School
South Holland, IL 60473
School District 211
District office
Academy North
1750 S. Roselle Rd. Palatine, Il 60067
School District 231
9901 S. Kedzie Ave.
Evergreen Park High
Evergreen Park, IL 60805
Ulich Academy - UCAN
3110 W. Grand Chicago, IL
West Harvey/Dixmoor School District 147
District Office 19 W. 155th Place Harvey
Wilkins Jr. High School
8001 S. 82nd Avenue Justice, IL 60458
Advanced Standing-School Social Work The Advanced Standing Program at Chicago State University Department of Social Work is an intensive program for students who have graduated from a Council of Social Work Education Accredited baccalaureate Social Work Program. The MSW program of Chicago State University is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. The program prepares students to meet the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) requirements for School Social Workers and for advanced social work practice that utilizes strength-based and familycentered principles to work effectively with client systems. Individuals applying for the Advanced Standing Program must have an overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 with at least a grade of B in all courses in the Social Work major. 1. The following materials must be submitted to complete the application. 2. A $30.00 non-refundable application fee. 3. A completed graduate program application. Graduate Application
4. You must pass the Illinois Test of Academic Proficiency (TAP), ACT Plus Writing with a composite score of 22 or the SAT (mathematics and critical thinking) with a composite score of 1030 when applying for the licensure program. When you take the examination, there is a provision for you to have your score sent directly to the University. You should do so to facilitate your application. We will only accept official score reports. 5. You must hold a BSW from a CSWE accredited school of social work. Only those students who obtained a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 will be considered. 6. You must submit a two page essay with your application materials using the essay questions below. Essay Questions: Your typed essay should not exceed 2 pages. Please complete the following items: 1. Please describe your interest in becoming a school social worker? 2. Describe the professional experiences that you feel have best prepared you for practice within school settings: 3. The school social work concentration requires a field internship commitment of 2-3 days per week, between the hours of 8am and 4pm. The internship requires 600 hours for a full semester. How would you meet these expectations? 4. Please describe professional and/ or volunteer activities that have demonstrated your initiative and ability to work independently. 5. Please describe professional and/ or volunteer activities that have demonstrated your ability to work with others from diverse professional backgrounds, and to work successfully in teams and groups.
TAP Test of Academic Proficiency Information regarding the Test of Academic Proficiency (TAP) including registration, test dates, and a study guide are available HERE.
ACT/SAT as an alternative to the TAP The following must be met: Composite ACT Plus Writing score of at least 22; or a composite (mathematics and critical reading) SAT score of 1030. The ACT Plus writing must be taken at the same time you receive a score of 22 or higher. If you took the ACT Plus writing and didn’t receive a composite score of 22 or higher and you retake the ACT to attempt to achieve a 22 or higher, you must also retake the writing portion. The applicant cannot have failed the TAP five times. The official ACT/SAT score report cannot be more than ten years old at the time of application to the program and submission of the ACT/SAT scores to ISBE. Prospective candidates who wish to use their ACT/SAT score in lieu of the TAP must complete the following: Step 1 Apply for full admission to an educator preparation program. This means you must have applied to a major, minor, or added a concentration that leads to State licensure. The respective program of application must notify CoTE that you applied to the licensure program. Step 2 Complete and submit ISBE Form 73-60 for signature. Submit your application along with a copy of your scores to Lolita Godbold, Director of Field Education in the Department of Social Work. The form will be submitted to the Chicago State University Licensure Officer verifying that you have applied for the School Social Work Concentration who will then forward the form to the ISBE. Step 3
Request ACT/SAT send an official score report to the Illinois State Board of Education, Division of Educator Licensure, 100 North First Street, S-306, Springfield, IL 62777. For the ACT, you may use the paper form to request your scores to be sent directly to ISBE. You must use code 3001 for the "College Code"; Under "Name of College", indicate ISBE with the address listed above. Step 4 If the Chicago State University does not have a copy of your official scores, they must also be sent to Chicago State University.
Plan of Study Full-Time 1 Year Summer Semester
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
SWK 5411
SWK 5471
SWK 5421
Social Welfare Policy II
School Social Work Practice I
Human Behavior II
SPED 5301
SWK 5441
SWK 5472
Characteristics of the
Research Methods II
School Social Work Practice II
SWK 5462
SWK 5463
Field Practicum and Integrative
Field Practicum and Integrative
Seminar III
Seminar IV
Elective
SWK 5490
Exceptional Child
Capstone
SWK 5432 Family Support and Development
Plan of Study Part-Time 2 years Year One Fall Semester
Spring Semester
Summer Semester
SWK 5441
SWK 5421
SWK 5411
Research Methods II
Human Behavior II
Social Welfare Policy II
SPED 5301
SWK 5432
Elective
Characteristics of the
Family Support and
Exceptional Child
Development
Year Two Fall Semester
Spring Semester
SWK 5471
SWK 5472
School Social Work Practice I
School Social Work Practice II
SWK 5462
SWK 5463
Field Practicum and Integrative
Field Practicum and Integrative
Seminar III
Seminar IV
SWK 5490
Capstone Frequently Asked Questions Can I do my internship during the evenings? No- you must meet learning standards that require work during the traditional school day. Even if you are placed in a community school, which may have a longer school day, the bulk of your hours will be completed before 3pm and the activities must be those of a traditional school social worker and align to the Illinois State Board of Education Standards. Where will I be placed for field?: Schools that serve as practicum sites can be public or private schools within the city of Chicago or suburban locations. Schools should serve a diverse student population, and provide opportunities for learning experiences across grade levels. Can I work during the program? Most of the students in the Post MSW Program have several years of experience in social services and are often employed during their educational experience. Please consider the required field hours in your decision to work and your work schedule. To receive an application, visit us on the web HERE or call the Graduate College (773) 9952404. When is the Application deadline? The application deadline is March 15th for Fall admission. How much is tuition? Please contact the Bursar’s Office at (773) 995-2470 for up-to-date information on tuition charges for the Social Work Department. The Bursar’s Office is located in the Cook Administration Building. Tuition costs are also published in the semester course schedule book which is available on the web Financial Assistance: Call the Financial Aid Office - 773-995-2304 or visit us on the web HERE .
Information Meetings: Call 773-995-2207 to register for a session.
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