University of Hawaii at Manoa Myron B' Thompson School of Social Work

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University of Hawaii at ManoaMyron B. Thompson
School of Social Work

• MSW Program
• Distance Education Option

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The MSW Program

• Largest social work degree program in Hawaii
• Continuously accredited since 1942
• Consistently rated in the top third tier
  nationally by U.S. News and World Report
• Faculty includes award-winning educators,
  scholars and practitioners
• Extensive alumni network

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Mission

• The purpose of the Master of Social Work
  program is to achieve the aims of the profession
  of social work by educating students for
  knowledgeable and competent practice with diverse
  populations. Originating in a commitment to
  increasing social and economic justice for
  underrepresented and oppressed groups, the MSW
  Program prepares professional social workers for
  advanced practice with individuals and families
  within the context of their communities. Special
  attention is paid to the multicultural
  environment, in particular to native Hawaiian,
  and other Pacific Islander and Asian cultures of
  our communities, state, and the Pacific region.

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Our Curriculum

• Committed to social justice and equity
• Emphasizes the importance of cultural diversity
  and pluralism
• Explores indigenous practices and ways of knowing
• Incorporates new technologies
• Provides opportunities for project-based learning

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General Degree Requirements

• You must complete within 4 years
• A minimum of 57 credits, all letter graded,
  including
• Foundation requirements.
• Concentration requirements.
• 4 semesters of Practicum.
• Research requirements (select one).
• One semester course (SW 741)
• Two-semester research project (SW 743 and SW 744)
• One-semester research project (SW 746)
• Seminar requirement (SW 718).
• Three electives.
• Maintain a minimum cumulative 3.0 gpa.

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MSW Program Overview

• MSW Program Objectives
• Values Ethics
• Professional Use of Self
• Critical Thinking
• Applying Theory to Practice
• Advocacy
• Diversity
• Communication

• Foundation Level
• HBSE
• Policy
• Research
• Practice
• Practicum
• Electives

• Children Families
• Concentration
• Level
• Advanced Practice
• Advanced Research
• Advanced Policy
• Advanced Practicum
• Electives

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MSW Schedule - Year 1
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MSW Schedule - Year 2
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MSW Schedule - Year 3
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Electives

• Three electives
• One must be related to Children and Families
  concentration
• Flexible - can be taken in fall, spring, or
  summer
• Can take additional practicum credits that will
  count as elective credits
• Electives can be taken within social work or in
  another discipline (e.g., special education,
  public health, psychology, etc. get approval
  first for courses outside of social work)
• Advanced Standing students ASIST course counts
  as one of the three elective courses

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Practicum

• Internships in community agencies or programs
• Foundation Practicum SW 690 and SW 691
• Generalist Placement
• 450 Hours (225 each semester)
• Integration Seminar
• Concentration Practicum SW 790 and SW 791
• Concentration Specific Placement
• 450 Hours (225 each semester)
• Block Practicum 450 hours over 14 weeks

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Practicum

• Most agencies operate during the weekdays,
  daytimes
• Therefore, you must have a flexible schedule that
  will allow you to attend practicum during the
  daytime on weekdays, 2 days/week
• Students are required to attend
  scheduled practicum orientations and meetings
  while participating in practicum

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MSW Program DE Option

• What is it?
• How does it work?

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What is it?

• MSW Curriculum
• Generalist Foundation
• Child and Family Concentration
• Three-year, Part-time Course Schedule
• Designed for Neighbor Island Residents
• Cohort-Based Matriculation
• Full Program Cohorts of 25 to 30 students
• Advanced Standing Option for BSW grads
• Evening and Saturday Classes

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What is it?

• Dedicated Faculty and Staff
• MSW Curriculum Delivered via
• Interactive TV
• Web-based instruction
• Online Courses
• Face to Face Instruction

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How does it work?

• Extensive use of Technology
• Use of interactive television (HITS)
• Use of courseware (Laulima, Elluminate)
• Heavy use of e-mail, on-line discussion
• Face-to-Face Instruction/Advising
• Faculty Instruction from Site
• Site Coordinator
• Field Practicum
• Integration Seminars
• Student Travel to Oahu
• Orientation and E Komo Mai
• Convocation and Graduation

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How does it Work?

• HITS classes are scheduled for Tuesday,
  Wednesday, and Friday evenings, and Saturday
  afternoons
• Class times for courses delivered via Online and
  Elluminate negotiated
• Summer classes (electives) optional
• During summer, optional classes are scheduled for
  Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings

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HITS Class Time Slots
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HITS Class Locations

• Kauai Community College
• Molokai Education Center
• Maui Community College
• Hana Education Center
• Lanai Education Center
• University of Hawaii at Hilo
• UHC West Hawaii
• NOTE students on the leeward side of Maui
  must attend HITS classes in Kahului

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Admissions Criteria

• Bachelors degree from an accredited US college
  or university or its equivalent from a recognized
  foreign institution of higher learning.
• Minimum cumulative gpa of 3.0 (or its equivalent)
  in undergraduate work completed or in
  post-baccalaureate work if 12 or more semester
  credit hours have been completed.
• Background in liberal arts that includes the
  following areas of study logic/analytical
  thinking, behavioral science, social science,
  culture, and biological science emphasizing human
  biological content.
• Personal qualifications that indicate potential
  for successful graduate social work education and
  professional practice.

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Application Process

• Two separate applications
• UHM Graduate Division (Online Submission)
• www.hawaii.edu/graduatestudies/
  admissions/html/admissions.htm
• School of Social Work (Mailed)
• When submitting SSW application, submit as
  complete packet.

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SSW Application Materials

• SSW Application form
• Resume
• Statistical Information form
• Liberal Arts Background form
• Personal Statement
• 3 Letters of Recommendation
• 1 official transcript from EVERY college
  university attended in sealed signed envelopes
• SSW Financial Aid Application (optional)

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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

• Applications must be received by
• December 15, 2009
• Notification by end of March, 2010
• Mail Social Work Applications to
• University of Hawaii at Manoa
• Myron B. Thompson School of Social Work
• MSW Admissions Office
• 1800 East-West Road, Henke Hall 230
• Honolulu, HI 96822

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Financial Aid

• Some sources of funding information
• SSW administered financial Aid
• UHM Financial Aid Office
• Hawaii Community Foundation
• The best and most comprehensive forms of
  financial aid are often found through other
  public and private sources

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Financial Aid

• Faculty/Staff Tuition Waivers
• SSW Administered Awards
• UH Administered Awards
• Hawaii Child Welfare Education Collaboration
  (HCWEC) - for current, permanent Hawaii
  Department of Human Services Child Welfare
  Services employees only
• Other Awards

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Financial Aid URLs

• SSW Financial Aid Information
• http//www.hawaii.edu/sswork/de/de-msw-aid.html
• UH Manoa Financial Aid Information
• http//www.hawaii.edu/fas
• Hawaii Community Foundation
• http//www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org

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Other Issues

• Test Scores
• Transfer Credits
• Waiver Program
• International Admissions

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Expectations of Students

• Contribution to the Community
• Academic Performance
• Learning Community
• Intellectual Curiosity
• Class Attendance
• Commitment
• Teamwork
• Flexibility
• Support
• Fun

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MSW Program Distance Education Option Team

• Jon Matsuoka, Dean
• Crystal Mills, MSW Program Chair, DE Director
• Violet Horvath, DE Program Coordinator
• Rebecca Stotzer, Distance Education Faculty
• Mari Ono, Coordinator of Student Services
• Chris Langworthy, Assistant Director of Practicum
• Amy Hashiguchi, Practicum Assistant
• Macy Huynh, Administrative Assistant
• Sara Okamura, Administrative Assistant
• Jennifer Kishida, Administrative Assistant

A full listing of our faculty staff is
available online at http//www.hawaii.edu/sswork/
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Site Coordinators
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For Further Information

• Violet E. Horvath, Ph.D., MSW
• Program Coordinator
• vhorvath_at_hawaii.edu
• 808-956-6120
• Macy Huynh
• Administrative Assistant
• mjhuynh_at_hawaii.edu
• 808-956-9470
• http//www.hawaii.edu/sswork/de