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touro college graduate school of social work touro college 2011-2014 bulletin

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accreditation touro college was chartered by the board of regents of the state of new york in june 1970 touro college is accredited by the middle states commission on higher education 3624 market street philadelphia pennsylvania 19104 tel 267-284-5000 the middle states commission on higher education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the united states secretary of education and the council for higher education accreditation this accreditation status covers touro college and its branch campuses locations and instructional sites in the new york area as well as branch campuses and programs in berlin paris jerusalem moscow and florida touro university california and its nevada branch campus as well as touro college los angeles and touro university worldwide are separately accredited institutions within the touro college and university system accredited by the accrediting commission for senior colleges and universities of the western association of schools and colleges wasc 985 atlantic avenue alameda ca 94501 tel 510-748-9001 the graduate school of social work is nationally accredited by the council on social work education policy of non-discrimination touro college treats all employees students and applicants without unlawful consideration or discrimination as to race creed color national origin sex age disability marital status genetic predisposition sexual orientation or citizen status in all decisions including but not limited to recruitment the administration of its educational programs and activities hiring compensation training and apprenticeship promotion upgrading demotion downgrading transfer layoff suspension expulsion and termination and all other terms and conditions of admission matriculation and employment touro college front cover touro president alan kadish congratulates dean steven huberman on the graduate school of social work receiving national accreditation from the council on social work education our social work students and alumni represent the broad demographic diversity of new york and the country reissued december 2011

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touro college graduate school of social work academic bulletin 2011-2014 www.touro.edu/msw

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table of contents important notice this bulletin contains only general guidelines and information it is not intended to be comprehensive or to address all the possible applications of or exceptions to the policies and procedures of touro some of the subjects described in this bulletin are covered in detail in official policy and procedure documents you should refer to these documents for specific information since this bulletin only briefly summarizes those policies for that reason if you have any questions concerning a particular policy or procedure you should address your specific questions to the office of the dean please note that the terms of the full official policies are controlling in the case of any inconsistency this bulletin is neither written nor meant to confer any rights or privileges on students or impose any obligations on touro no individual or representative of touro except the president has the authority to enter into any agreement or understanding contrary to the above this bulletin is written for informational purposes only and may contain errors the policies procedures and practices described herein may be modified supplemented or discontinued in whole or in part at any time with or without notice however it is the student s responsibility to keep current on all college policies procedures and practices it is your responsibility to review college policies and procedures and to request any clarification needed from the dean violation of college policies or procedures may result in disciplinary action including dismissal from the program action may be taken against a student notwithstanding their failure to appear or otherwise participate in disciplinary or grievance proceeding students are required to investigate for themselves as to whether the program they enroll in meets their personal educational and career needs while students may expend significant sums associated with higher education successful completion of a course program or degree is dependent on many factors the payment of tuition entitles a student to register and matriculate in the courses and programs available and offered by the touro school or program in which the student is enrolled except as noted in the paragraph below no contract rights exist or are established in the student/educational institution setting to this end touro disclaims any liability for promises assurances representations warranties or other statements made in its marketing or promotional materials and makes absolutely no promises assurances representations guarantees warrantees or other statements concerning our courses and programs and a student s academic success in them thus touro further disclaims any liability in tort as well as contract in connection with any of the foregoing in order for a degree to be earned the required grades and grade point averages must be achieved and maintained and all other requirements of the school and program must be fulfilled registration and matriculation at touro after the issuance of this bulletin is consideration for and constitutes a student s knowing acceptance of the binding alternative dispute resolution adr mechanisms including binding arbitration contained herein thus any dispute claim or controversy arising out of or related to your application registration matriculation graduation or other separation from touro and/or this bulletin which is not resolved through touro s internal mechanism shall be exclusively resolved through final and binding expedited arbitration conducted solely before the american arbitration association aaa or any successor in interest or another qualified arbitrator as mutually agreed upon by the parties before a single arbitrator who shall be an attorney the location of the arbitration shall be at a convenient office on a touro campus where the student is or was last affiliated a message from the president and chief executive officer 5 biography of dr bernard lander 6 greetings from the vice president of the division of graduate studies 7 message from the dean 8 2011-2012 academic calendar 9 faculty and administration 12 faculty biographies 13 about touro college 17 overview of the master of social work program 17 course of study 18 foundation curriculum 18 advanced curriculum 20 full-time program ­ recommended sequence of courses 24 part-time program three-year option ­ recommended sequence of courses 26 part-time program four-year option ­recommended sequence of courses .27 spring january admissions option recommended sequence of courses 28 non-matriculated students 30 field education and advisement 31 field placements in agencies of employment ­ work study 31 field placement planning form 31 role of the academic advisor/field liaison 31 field instruction in the field agency 32 interaction between academic advisor/field liaison and field instructor 32 field work evaluation 32 criminal background checks 33 admissions 34 admission requirements 34 admission process 34 non-matriculated students 35 international students 35 foreign transcript evaluation 35 admission decisions 35 transfer of credits 36 transfer students 36 academic policies and procedures 37 the registration process 37 new york state proof of immunization requirement 37 adding a course 38 dropping a course 38 attendance 38 grading policy and system 39 satisfactory academic progress policy 41 3 2

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academic probation and dismissal 41 academic integrity and professional performance 41 nasw code of ethics 42 graduate student review committee 42 appeal of academic dismissal 43 leave of absence 44 withdrawal 44 mandated withdrawals 45 readmission 45 requirements for graduation 45 maximum time-frame 45 transcripts 46 unofficial transcripts grade reports 46 student services 47 facilities 47 registrar s office 47 touro college web-based student services tcweb 47 bursar s office 47 tuition and fees for 2011-2012 49 financial aid 49 photo i.d card 54 library 54 student support 54 writing for social workers 54 services for students with disabilities 55 preparing for the new york state licensing examination 56 professional liability malpractice insurance 56 academic computing 56 class cancellations 56 alumni relations 56 course descriptions 57 appendices 64 appendix a college codes and policies 64 touro college code of conduct 64 academic integrity policy 66 student responsibilities 81 confidentiality of student education records 84 appendix b code of ethics of the national association of social workers 86 appendix c nasw standards for cultural competence in social work practice 106 touro college board of trustees 121 office of the president 121 touro college office of academic affairs 122 a message from the president and chief executive officer in the four decades that have passed since dr bernard lander founded touro college our institution has grown significantly and achieved remarkable success when launched with its first class of 35 students touro was envisioned as a great experiment in higher education blending the best of jewish and secular scholarship in an atmosphere of personal attention and academic excellence our mandate was to respond in innovative ways to the educational needs of the growing jewish communities of new york and elsewhere and to provide accessible and quality academic opportunities to underserved dr alan kadish populations today touro college recognized as touro university in california and nevada ­ remains faithful to its original mission educating approximately 19,000 students of diverse backgrounds worldwide we offer a wide range of undergraduate graduate and professional degree programs in a variety of disciplines ­ from jewish studies to education to law and to the health sciences including outstanding programs for students pursuing careers in medicine and the allied health professions as the second president in touro s history i am deeply committed to touro s mission of serving humanity and building a better world as well as providing academic excellence and personal attention for students seeking to maximize their personal and professional growth in carrying out our goals we continue to work collectively with our students to make the world a better place for all our graduate school of social work achieves these objectives by dedicating itself to preparing competent empathetic and ethical practitioners who will effectively address the challenges our youth and adults face in our society led by its highly effective founding dean dr steven huberman the school graduated its inaugural class in 2008 and recently achieved national accreditation from the council on social work education the profession s national accreditation authority touro can take great pride in its social work faculty curriculum administration support services and its programs which are making important contributions to a more caring and just society thank you for joining us in the pursuit of our mission i wish you the greatest success in achieving your academic and professional aspirations sincerely dr alan kadish 4 5 5

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dr bernard lander of blessed memory founding president of the touro college and university system dr bernard lander was an inspirational leader and visionary who revolutionized the field of education as an educator and preeminent scholar dr lander devoted his life to jewish and general higher education dr lander founded touro college in 1970 and served as its first president until his passing in february 2010 under his stewardship touro underwent significant growth becoming an institution with multiple campuses and international reach today touro educates approximately 19,000 students across the united states and around the world bernard lander ph.d l.h.d dr lander s creative genius and original thinking continues to be reflected in touro s innovative approach to the field of higher education he believed that it was his mission in life to strengthen jewish continuity through the myriad of torah and educational institutions that he established and to provide opportunities for advancement for individuals from all walks of life before founding touro college dr lander was recognized as one of the foremost influences on american jewry after receiving semicha rabbinical ordination from his beloved teacher rabbi moshe soloveitchik he assumed the prestigious pulpit position at beth jacob congregation in baltimore maryland soon thereafter in recognition of his work at columbia university while earning his doctorate in sociology and his communal leadership he was named associate director of former new york city mayor fiorello laguardia s committee on unity a precursor to the city s commission on human rights in 1958 dr lander was appointed dean of the bernard revel graduate school of yeshiva university where he played a major role in the establishment of a network of graduate schools he also served for over thirty years as vice president of the union of orthodox jewish congregations where he emerged as a spokesman for the american jewish community and was deeply involved in the creation of its acclaimed youth movement the national conference of synagogue youth simultaneously he was a professor of sociology at the city university of new york and was selected to serve on several presidential commissions that dealt with social policy issues touro college and touro university are dr bernard lander s legacies institutions that will continue to provide quality education for many generations to come greetings from the vice president of the division of graduate studies the graduate school of social work is committed to the mission of touro college which is to foster social justice serve the underserved and preserve jewish heritage the school s diverse student population of members of the jewish community african-americans latinos and other minorities working together on social work projects in the community is a true realization of touro s mission and the jewish principles on which that mission is based the master of social work program is ideal for stuanthony j polemeni ph.d dents who want to make a difference in society by promoting social justice and fighting against inequality and oppression our program provides an education that promotes respect for human diversity addresses the concerns of oppressed disadvantaged and at-risk populations and prepares our students to understand social welfare policy in order to influence local state and federal agencies to formulate policies consistent with social justice values graduates of our program take great satisfaction and pride in knowing they are qualified to work in social work positions that afford them the chance to make a difference in others lives and in society my congratulations to dean huberman his staff and faculty our current students and alumni for their dedication to all those they serve in the name of mutual respect and social justice i especially congratulate the touro graduate school of social work for receiving national accreditation we at touro take great pride in our graduate school of social work it is a model of academic excellence sincerely anthony j polemeni phd 6 7

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message from the dean the demand for social workers continues to grow in the touro college graduate school of social work we have more than 225 students pursuing the msw degree in modern facilities in midtown manhattan and brooklyn what are they experiencing most importantly we have assembled a first-class group of educators ­ faculty and administrators who offer personal guidance both through the program and in career development although their primary mission is teaching our faculty are steven huberman ph.d also deeply involved in scholarly activity and community service yet you will find that their doors are always open students are encouraged to meet personally not only with them but with the associate dean the director of field work the director of student advancement and of course with me to help nurture the bonds of mutual care that lead to success we sponsor numerous events in the course of the year including community days that bring students and faculty together many of our students are in the workforce and have returned to graduate school to enhance their careers we have responded by offering flexible evening weekend and summer classes that enable them to pursue their degrees on their schedules equally varied are the settings and locations from which students may choose to complete their supervised field work assignments availability of financial aid assistance an extensive library outstanding computer facilities and writing support that augments our academic program add to the picture faculty routinely partner to help students solve individual academic and personal problems and guide them to the right college services and community resources but we don t stop there we assist students in preparing for new york state licensure examinations and making the transition into social work practice we also are blessed with a superb professional advisory committee consisting of top community leaders our school is always seeking exciting new initiatives our most recent include the hartford partnership program for aging education hppae blended msw courses and courses for non-matriculated students exploring if social work is right for them these approaches are the embodiment of a simple philosophy our students are our top priority you are about to embark on a challenging career to succeed as a social work leader and to make a difference in people s lives i look forward to getting to know you ­ as a student as a professional and ultimately as a valued colleague cordially touro college graduate school of social work 2011-2012 academic calendar summer 2011 mon 5/23/2011 tue 5/24/2011 wed 5/25/2011 thu 5/26/2011 mon 5/30/2011 tue 5/31/2011 tue 6/7/2011 wed 6/8/2011 thu 6/9/2011 mon 6/13/2011 mon 6/13/2011 tue 6/14/2011 mon 7/4/2011 tue 7/5/2011 mon 7/25/2011 tue 7/26/2011 wed 7/27/2011 thu 7/28/2011 first monday summer 2011 class meets first tuesday summer 2011 class meets first wednesday summer 2011 class meets first thursday summer 2011 class meets school closed memorial day classes resume shavout eve school closes 2 pm shavuot first day no classes shavuot second day no classes classes resume graduates awards ceremony 6:30 pm commencement school closed independence day classes resume final monday summer 2011 class meets final tuesday summer 2011 class meets final wednesday summer 2011 class meets final thursday class meets online registration for fall 2011 ends orientation for september 2011 class 1 pm library orientation 4 pm school closed labor day first meeting of fall 2011 tuesday classes first meeting of fall 2011 sunday classes first meeting of fall 2011 monday classes first day of field school closes 2 pm rosh hashanah school closed rosh hashanah school closed tcgssw re-opens sunday classes meet as scheduled school closed yom kippur tcgssw re-opens sunday classes meet as scheduled faculty field committee school closes 12 noon 9 fall 2011 fri 8/26/2011 wed 8/31/2011 thu 9/1/2011 mon 9/5/2011 tue 9/6/2011 sun 9/11/2011 mon 9/12/2011 mon 9/12/2011 wed 9/28/2011 thu 9/29/2011 fri 9/30/2011 sun 10/2/2011 fri 10/7/2011 sun 10/9/2011 tue 10/11/2011 wed 10/12/2011 steven huberman ph.d dean and professor of social work administration 8

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thu 10/13/2011 sun 10/16/2011 mon 10/17/2011 tue 10/18/2011 wed 10/19/2011 thu 10/20/2011 sun 10/23/2011 thu 11/17/2011 thu 11/24/2011 mon 11/28/2011 mon 11/28/2011 thu 12/8/2011 fri 12/9/2011 tue 12/13/2011 sun 12/18/2011 mon 12/19/2011 mon 12/19/2011 tue 12/20/2011 wed 12/21/2011 thu 12/22/2011 mon 12/26/2011 thu 12/29/2011 school closed sukkot tcgssw re-opens sunday classes meet as scheduled classes meet as scheduled classes meet as scheduled school closes 2 pm school closed sukkot tcgssw re-opens sunday classes meet as scheduled community day 9 am students excused from field school closed thanksgiving tcgssw re-opens monday classes meet as scheduled advisement for spring 2012 registration begins advisement for spring 2012 registration ends online registration for spring 2012 begins final meeting of fall 2011 tuesday classes final meeting of fall 2011 sunday classes final meeting of fall 2011 monday classes online registration for spring 2012 ends make up day if needed make up day if needed make up day if needed christmas observed grades for fall 2011 courses posted school closed new year s day school closed martin luther king day orientation for january 2012 class first meeting of spring 2012 sunday classes first meeting of spring 2012 monday classes first meeting of spring 2012 tuesday classes first meeting of spring 2012 wednesday classes first meeting of spring 2012 thursday classes school closed president s day school closed purim tcgssw re-opens sunday classes meet as scheduled advisement for summer 2012 registration begins advisement for summer 2012 registration ends online registration for summer 2012 begins community day 9 am students excused from field sun 4/1/2012 fri 4/6/2012 fri 4/6/2012 thu 4/12/2012 fri 4/13/2012 sun 4/15/2012 sun 4/15/2012 thu 4/26/2012 fri 4/27/2012 sun 5/6/2012 tue 5/8/2012 wed 5/9/2012 sun 5/13/2012 mon 5/14/2012 tue 5/15/2012 wed 5/16/2012 thu 5/17/2012 mon 5/21/2012 sun 5/27/2012 mon 5/28/2012 online registration for summer 2012 ends spring recess school closes 12 noon school closes 12 noon school closed tcgssw re-opens sunday classes meet as scheduled advisement for fall 2012 registration begins advisement for fall 2012 registration ends online registration for fall 2012 begins final meeting of spring 2012 sunday classes final meeting of spring 2012 tuesday classes final meeting of spring 2012 wednesday classes make up day if needed final meeting of spring 2012 monday classes make up day if needed make up day if needed final meeting of spring 2012 thursday classes grades for spring 2012 courses posted school closed shavout day 1 school closed memorial day spring 2012 mon 1/2/2012 mon 1/16/2012 wed 1/18/2012 sun 1/22/2012 mon 1/23/2012 tue 1/24/2012 wed 1/25/2012 thu 1/26/2012 mon 2/20/2012 thu 3/8/2012 sun 3/11/2012 sun 3/11/2012 wed 3/21/2012 thu 3/22/2012 thu 3/22/2012 academic calendars will be posted on the gssw web site at http www.touro.edu msw/schedules.asp the 2012-2013 academic year calendar will be available on march 1 2012 the 2013-2014 academic year calendar will be available on march 1 2013 erik tischler at the first touro graduate school of social work commencement 10 11

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touro college graduate school of social work 43 west 23rd street new york ny 10010 212-463-0400 kerry haley bs administration admissions and alumni coordinator steven huberman phd dean 212 463-0400 ext 5269 212 463-0400 ext 5278 kerry.haley@touro.edu steven.huberman@touro.edu andrea kugielska bs joann ivry msw phd lmsw administrative coordinator field associate dean education and advisement 212 463-0400 ext 5338 212 463-0400 ext 5502 joann.ivry@touro.edu andrea.kugielska@touro.edu allison bobick msw lcsw faculty director of student advancement 212 463-0400 ext 5373 allison bobick msw lcsw allison.bobick@touro.edu 212 463-0400 x 5373 allison.bobick@touro.edu susan brot msw lmsw assistant director of field education and melissa earle msw phd lcsw-r advisement 212 463-0400 x 5137 212 463-0400 ext 5798 melissa.earle@touro.edu susan.brot@touro.edu nancy feldman msw phd lmsw melissa earle msw phd lcsw-r 212 463-0400 x 5650 director of social work professional nancy.feldman@touro.edu education and online learning nancy lee gallina msw phd lcsw 212 463-0400 ext 5137 212 463-0400 x 5340 melissa.earle@touro.edu nancy.gallina@touro.edu elhanan marvit msw lcsw-r steven huberman phd director brooklyn division 212 463-0400 x 5278 director of administrative services steven.huberman@touro.edu 212 463-0400 ext 5542 joann ivry msw phd lmsw elhanan.marvit@touro.edu 212 463-0400 x 5338 roberta shiffman msw lmsw joann.ivry@touro.edu director of field education and steven krantz msw dsw lcsw advisement 212 463-0400 x 5541 212 463-0400 ext 5543 steven.krantz@touro.edu roberta.shiffman@touro.edu elhanan marvit msw lcsw-r annalene antonio ba 212 463-0400 x 5542 executive assistant to the dean elhanan.marvit@touro.edu 212 463-0400 ext 5540 roberta shiffman msw lmsw annalene.antonio@touro.edu 212 463-0400 x 5543 dean carrano ba roberta.shiffman@touro.edu information and data management jennifer zelnick msw scd coordinator 212 463-0400 x 5457 212 463-0400 ext 5342 jennifer.zelnick@touro.edu dean.carrano@touro.edu 12 faculty biographies allison bobick ba touro college msw nyu school of social work lcsw prof allison bobick received both her msw degree and advanced clinical certificate from new york university graduate school of social work prof bobick has extensive experience in the areas of illness trauma and bereavement she was trained and worked for many years at both nyu/bellevue and mt sinai medical center she maintains a private practice in new york city susan brot ba boston university msw columbia university lmsw prof susan brot has more than 20 years of experience in direct practice program development social administration and social work education she spent 10 years in the labor movement developing innovative social service and educational programs and administering a national retiree service department ms brot has had extensive experience serving as field instructor adjunct lecturer and admissions application reviewer in multiple settings melissa earle ba skidmore college msw state university of new york at albany phd cuny graduate center lcsw-r dr melissa earle is a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of direct practice and administrative experience working with adults children and families in the areas of trauma addiction and mental illness dr earle also has 10 years of experience as a graduate school professor and has developed several unique course curricula she has been on the faculty of touro college graduate school of social work since 2008 and teaches the human behavior and practice sequences throughout her career dr earle has made a professional commitment to the study and treatment of trauma and posttraumatic response in 2003 dr earle coordinated and developed a series of training modules on the impact of trauma on children adolescents and frontline child welfare staff for new york city s administration for children s services acs funded through project liberty and the annie e casey foundation dr earle s most recent research explored the connection between early traumatic experience and anger in men who are on parole nancy feldman ba tulane university mcat hahnemann university msw fordham university phd columbia university lmsw dr nancy feldman s commitment to positive youth development principles and strengths-based collaborative practice approaches her belief in the power of performance and improvisational play and her vygotskian orientation toward learning and development have influenced both her approach to teaching and learning and the focus of her scholarship dr feldman s research and publications address the quality and nature of interventions designed to improve the lives of inner city children and youth and innovations in teaching diverse learners dr feldman has taught at columbia university and 13

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hunter college at hunter college she was chair of the human behavior in the social environment professional curriculum sequence dr feldman has extensive practice experience working with children youth and families in a range of mental health and social service settings in addition to training in social work dr feldman received a master s degree in creative arts therapy and postgraduate training in both family therapy and social therapy nancy gallina ba suny at stony brook msw phd adelphi university lmsw lcsw dr nancy gallina has been practicing in the field of social work for over 15 years during her tenure she has worked in the for-profit non-profit and public sectors she has enjoyed a myriad of positions from direct practice to administration grant writing and program development much of her time has been spent working with the homeless and adolescent populations dr gallina holds a certification from the national gang crime research center in chicago and continues to work with that population within her private practice on a part time basis dr gallina teaches within the human behavior policy and practice sequences she has taught at adelphi university and molloy college before coming to touro her most recent research focused on values and ethics and she continues to be interested in organizations gangs and adolescents steven huberman ba temple university phd brandeis university dean steven huberman is a social work leader who has enjoyed a distinguished career in social work training management of complex non-profit organizations and policy research for over 30 years he has coordinated staff development participated in graduate school education and conducted groundbreaking research on human service delivery in the united states he received his ph.d from the heller graduate school for advanced studies in social welfare at brandeis university and has produced more than fifty major publications dr huberman s research has focused on program evaluation management growing old in america creating learning communities of excellence dealing with the human after-effects of the september 11 2001 attacks on the united states and being a social work executive director dr huberman has taught at boston university and the american jewish university and served as an executive director of the jewish federation of greater los angeles joann ivry ba boston university msw simmons college of social work phd the ohio state university lmsw dr joann ivry received her msw degree from the simmons college school of social work and her doctorate from the ohio state university she also received a certificate in gerontology from the harvard geriatric education center dr ivry has more than 25 years experience as a social work prac titioner field instructor supervisor and senior program administrator her social work experience spanned several fields of practice child welfare mental health immigration and refugee services and community services to older adults dr ivry has also had more than 20 years experience in academic social work before joining the touro college graduate school of social work as associate dean dr ivry was a visiting professor at the boston university school of social work and a faculty member and assistant dean at the hunter college school of social work at hunter she was chair of the human behavior and the social environment professional curriculum sequence and also taught courses in human behavior and the social environment foundations of social work practice and social work practice with older adults steven krantz ba suny at stony brook msw dsw adelphi university lcsw dr steven krantz received his dsw from adelphi university his dissertation was on internal/external locus of control and addiction and substance abuse continues to be one of his main research interests dr krantz was previously a full-time visiting professor at adelphi university and an adjunct professor at hofstra university and the new york institute of technology he was the clinical director of an outpatient drug treatment center for many years and has a private practice on long island dr krantz conducts many professional seminars and presenta tions on various clinical topics he is a trainer in internal family systems a cutting-edge psychotherapeutic model elhanan marvit bs university of massachusetts at boston bjed hebrew teachers college msw adelphi university lcsw-r prof elhanan marvit is the director of the brooklyn division and of administrative services at the graduate school of social work and teaches social welfare policy and service delivery systems he received his msw from the adelphi university school of social work prior to assuming his position at touro he served as a consultant to and director of several homebound elderly serving agencies prof marvit has led many seminars and professional presentations both here and abroad on the topic of working with the homebound elderly roberta shiffman ba city college of cuny msw fordham university graduate school of social services lmsw prof roberta shiffman is the director of field education and advisement at the graduate school of social work she has more than 20 years experience working in the area of field education in addition she specializes in treating anxiety disorders in children and adults utilizing cognitive-behavioral therapy and has both taught and presented on these disorders prior to working in field education prof shiffman held a variety of administrative positions including program director training specialist and executive director in several not-for-profit organizations 15 14

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jennifer zelnick ba temple university msw university of pittsburgh scd university of massachusetts lowell dr jennifer zelnick s academic and practice career has focused on advocacy and organizing to improve social policies in health and social services before embarking on an academic career dr zelnick worked with youth and families in community-based social services that addressed domestic violence substance abuse and homelessness in philadelphia pa and tucson az worked as a community/union organizer and served as the executive director of a non-profit organization dedicated to health care reform she has taught social welfare policy community organizing and research at the master s level at salem state university and the hunter college school of social work for more than 10 years dr zelnick s research focuses on the health and social service workplace and begins with the premise that that quality health/social services depend on decent sustainable work environments her research is geared towards useful input into policy development recent projects have focused on understanding nurses views on infection control in kwazulu-natal south africa and workplace violence against social workers in massachusetts dr zelnick is the co-editor of the book review section of the journal of sociology and social welfare as the new chair of the touro college graduate school of social work social welfare policy sequence dr zelnick will dedicate her strengths and passion to engaging clinical social work students from different backgrounds in learning about the political process social justice advocacy and macro-practice skills needed for leadership in the social work field about touro college touro is a system of jewish-sponsored non-profit institutions of higher and professional education touro college was chartered in 1970 primarily to enrich the jewish heritage and to serve the larger american community approximately 19,000 students are currently enrolled in its various schools and divisions touro college has branch campuses locations and instructional sites in the new york area as well as branch campuses and programs in berlin jerusalem moscow paris and florida touro university california and its nevada branch campus as well as touro college los angeles are separately accredited institutions within the touro college and university system for further information on touro college please go to http www.touro.edu/media overview of the master of social work program introduction the touro college graduate school of social work established in 2006 is authorized by the new york state department of education to offer a full graduate program in social work and to grant the master of social work msw degree in february 2011 as the culmination of a four-year process the school received national accreditation from the council on social work education cswe the official accrediting body for academic professional social work education in the united states and canada graduates of the msw program at the touro college graduate school of social work are entitled to sit for the new york state licensing examinations and social work licensing examinations across the united states and thereafter to engage in social work practice in any state in which they are licensed diverse environment this is consistent with the general mission of touro college which is to provide professional education for the benefit of the individual and society this general mission is an expression of the jewish religious tenet of tikkun olam the striving to make the world a better place for all people in accordance with the traditional social work values of social and economic justice the graduate school of social work is committed to providing accessible and affordable quality education to educationally underserved groups this includes persons of color immigrants refugees and the many components of the jewish community in neighborhoodbased learning sites the msw program s educational purpose is to prepare self-reflective and autonomous professionals who can meet the complex needs of new york city s diverse population the graduate school of social work seeks to increase the number of culturally competent clinical social workers to serve this rapidly-increasing population in metropolitan new york the school s curriculum is informed 17 chaya friedman c commencement valedictorian at citi field school of social work mission the mission of the touro college graduate school of social work is to educate graduates for clinical social work practice in an urban multicultural and 16

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by the person-in-environment ecological and strengths-based perspectives the school will provide students with a social work education that offers a theoretical and evidence-based foundation in generalist social work as well as advanced knowledge and skills for effective clinical social work this education prepares graduates for leadership roles in clinical social work practice with at-risk and vulnerable populations in the contemporary service delivery environment the touro college graduate school of social work aspires to be · a leader in promoting cultural diversity · an advocate for an inclusive model of social work which respects and nurtures diverse group values traditions and cultures · a learning/teaching community of excellence and warmth · a model academic environment that supports the most stimulating and innovative educational strategies course of study the master of social work program is a 65-credit program that builds on an undergraduate liberal arts foundation the curriculum encompasses and reflects the mission of the school it emphasizes generalist practice at the foundation level providing the basis for the advanced level concentration in clinical social work practice the sequence of graduate social work courses begins with foundation courses that provide the basis for the practice of social work in a broad spectrum of social service agencies hospitals and schools in the new york city metropolitan area after completing the foundation year courses students in the advanced year of study continue a concentration in clinical social work practice with individuals families and groups in each year of the program students complete 600 hours of field education in a social work agency which facilitates the integration of social work theory and practice and the development of clinical skills for social work practice the graduate school of social work offers three program options for earning the msw degree · students may enter the msw program on a full-time basis beginning either in the fall or spring semester full-time students complete the msw program in two academic years four semesters from the time of matriculation they are expected to enroll in a full complement of courses in each semester and attend field work placement for a total of 21 hours per week · students may enter the msw program on a part-time basis students enrolled in the part-time program complete the msw program work in either three or four years from the time of matriculation these students take a reduced academic load and may attend field work placement for 15 rather than 21 hours per week · the graduate school of social work offers a spring semester january admissions option students who enter in the spring semester will need to register for courses in a summer session foundation curriculum at the foundation level students on the full-time program pathway are introduced to the values knowledge and skills required for generalist practice generalist practice provides students with an eclectic knowledge base and a range of skills to serve diverse client groups at multiple system levels consistent with its goals the school prepares students for ethical and culturally competent practice in a diverse urban environment situated in one of the largest and most complex and vibrant multicultural centers in the united states the graduate school of social work is committed to preparing autonomous professionals to provide services to diverse populations residing within the five boroughs of new york city manhattan the bronx brooklyn queens and staten island and in the metropolitan suburban areas the generalist perspective grounds students theoretically and philosophically in the person-in-environment ecological and strengths-based foundational framework for generalist practice with individuals families and groups the generalist philosophical perspective immerses students in social work values in cluding a commitment to social justice and an appreciation for the historical and political background of the social work profession in the foundation curriculum phase students are introduced to basic research concepts designs and methods they learn research skills which are utilized in the evaluation of clinical social work outcomes the research sequence is anchored in evidence-based practice the foundation curriculum focuses on the historic and contemporary context of social welfare and social work the profession s historic mission its values and ethical standards relevant theories and concepts to understand human behavior in the social environment and practice interventions across multiple systems the msw program has designed its foundation curriculum to reflect a comprehensive definition of generalist practice the generalist practice model consists of three major elements social work skills with individuals groups and communities knowledge derived from a range of theories and a focus on private issues and public concerns based on this comprehensive approach msw students at touro college are prepared to · provide a range of interventions and skills · perform multiple social work roles with various levels of target social systems · draw upon and utilize an eclectic theoretical orientation and knowledge base · enhance psychosocial functioning among individuals families and groups · maintain a focus on broad issues of social justice and social change prof steven krantz 18 19

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foundation courses please note not all courses are offered every semester field work i 3 credits corequisites sw 642 650 integrative practice field seminar 3 credits corequisites sw 640 650 sw 650 foundations of social work practice i 3 credits corequisites sw 640 642 sw 660 human behavior and the social environment i 3 credits sw 670 social welfare policy and service delivery systems i 3 credits sw 680 social work research i 3 credits sw 641 field work ii 3 credits prerequisite sw 640 corequisites sw 651 642 sw 651 foundations of social work practice ii 3 credits prerequisite sw 650 corequisites sw 641 642 sw 661 human behavior and the social environment ii 3 credits prerequisite sw 660 sw 671 social welfare policy and service delivery systems ii 3 credits prerequisite sw 670 sw 681 social work research ii 3 credits prerequisite sw 680 sw 511 seminar in child abuse identification and reporting note sw 642 meets over the course of two semesters can be taken at any time prior to graduation all foundation-level courses 600-level courses must be completed before students may progress to the advanced curriculum year sw 640 sw 642 human behavior and its relevance in providing culturally-sensitive social work services the field education learning experience offers students exposure to complex and challenging client emotional and social problems in a variety of agency settings classroom discussion is utilized to deal with clinical issues and challenges as they arise in the field by the end of the advanced year students will have acquired a heightened sense of self-awareness and the ability to reflect on their developing role as a professional social worker all students in the advanced clinical curriculum are required to enroll in two advanced practice courses and two electives in various aspects of clinical social work courses also include intense discussion of issues in psychopathology including diagnosis and assessment intervention planning and treatment evaluation with diverse populations field work settings are selected to provide students the necessary experience to strengthen their clinical skills in a specialized clinical method or field of practice students also study the latest evidence-based research in psychosocial interventions from social work and allied fields and are expected to evaluate the efficacy of various interventions advanced curriculum the advanced curriculum prepares students for clinical social work practice students are expected to use advanced theoretical perspectives and interventions in clinical social work practice across diverse client groups particularly with vulnerable and at-risk populations critically evaluate practice approaches using evidence-based research understand and apply interventions and advocate for clients across practice settings within the framework of the national association of social workers code of ethics demonstrate the ability to effectively use accepted professional stan · · · · dards of conduct and comportment to develop and maintain clinical relationships with clients from a variety of cultural racial religious and socio-economic backgrounds based on the knowledge acquired in the foundation year the advanced year curriculum focuses on the knowledge values and skills required for clinical social work practice advanced clinical social work skills and techniques are emphasized in all social work practice courses advanced human behavior and the social environment courses concentrate on the biopsychosocial factors associated with mental health and mental illness all courses highlight the importance of diversity in the understanding of msw graduate lee white and his beaming family 21 20

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blended learning advanced courses please note not all courses are offered every semester sw 740 field work iii 3 credits prerequisites sw 641 642 651 corequisites sw 742 750 sw 741 sw 742 sw 750 sw 751 sw 752 sw 760 sw 761 sw 770 field work iv 3 credits prerequisites sw 740 750 corequisites sw 742 751 advanced practice field seminar ii 2 credits prerequisites sw 641 642 651 corequisites sw 740 750 clinical social work practice with individuals 3 credits prerequisites sw 641 642 651 corequisites sw 740 742 clinical social work practice with families and groups 3 credits prerequisites sw 740 750 corequisite sw 741 742 ethical issues in clinical social work 3 credits human behavior and the social environment iii issues and perspectives in psychopathology 3 credits prerequisites sw 661 diversity and oppression in clinical social work a global perspective 3 credits organizational context for social work practice 3 credits two clinical social work practice electives 6 credits total chosen from the list below certain courses are offered by the touro college graduate school of social work in both classroom and blended learning modes blended learning combines the best features of in-person instruction in a traditional classroom with blackboard s interactive web-based learning management system recent developments in technology now offer innovative ways of presenting course material while still fostering active and collaborative learning in a blended learning course students spend less seat time in an actual classroom and instead use comparable time to engage in a variety of interactive on-line activities and assignments that generally can be completed at times of their own choosing the total number of course hours is not reduced the amount of time a student spends in a three-credit course is re-distributed between in-class and online activities please note that blended courses sections are indicated in all materials with the suffix ol selection of clinical social work practice electives offered on a rotating basis during the fall and spring semesters sw 780 sw 782 sw 783 sw 784 sw 785 sw 786 sw 787 sw 788 sw 789 sw 790 sw 511 clinical social work practice and substance abuse disorders clinical social work practice cognitive-behavioral therapy clinical social work practice with children and adolescents clinical social work practice with groups clinical social work practice in schools clinical social work practice in health care clinical social work practice with survivors of trauma clinical social work practice with the military veterans and their families clinical social work practice with older adults arts interventions in social work practice seminar in child abuse identification and reporting dr melissa earle and nbc investigative reporter ida siegal discussing post-traumatic stress among veterans 23 note sw 742 meets over the course of two semesters can be taken at any time prior to graduation 22

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full-time program ­ recommended sequence of courses foundation curriculum year i fall semester year i spring semester sw641 field work ii prerequisite sw 640 corequisites sw 642 651 credits full-time program ­ recommended sequence of courses advanced curriculum all foundation-level courses 600 courses must be completed before students may progress to the advanced curriculum year year ii fall semester credits year ii spring semester credits credits sw640 field work i corequisites sw642 650 3 3 sw 740 field work iii prerequisites sw 641 642 651 corequisites sw 742 750 3 sw 741 field work iv prerequisite sw 740 750 corequisites sw 742 751 3 sw 642 integrative practice field seminar 2-semester course corequisites sw 640 650 3 sw 642 integrative practice field seminar continued corequisites sw 641 651 sw 651 foundations of social work practice ii prerequisite sw 650 corequisites sw 641 642 sw661 human behavior and the social environment ii prerequisite sw 660 sw 742 advanced practice field seminar ii 2-semester course prerequisites sw 641 642 651 corequisites sw 740 750 sw 750 clinical social work practice with individuals prerequisites sw 641 642 651 corequisite sw 740 742 sw 761 diversity and oppression in clinical social work a global perspective 2 sw 742 advanced practice field seminar ii continued corequisites sw 741 751 3 sw 751 clinical social work practice with families and groups prerequisite sw 740 750 corequisites sw 741 742 sw 650 foundations of social work practice i corequisites sw 640 642 3 3 3 3 sw 660 human behavior and the social environment i 3 sw 671 social welfare policy and service delivery systems ii prerequisite sw 670 3 sw 681 social work research ii prerequisite sw 680 total credits 3 3 3 sw 752 ethical issues in clinical social work 3 sw 670 social welfare policy and service delivery systems i sw 760 human behavior and the social environment iii issues in psychopathology prerequisites sw 660 661 3 sw 770 organizational context for social work practice 3 sw 680 social work research i 3 15 clinical social work practice elective total credits 3 17 clinical social work practice elective total credits 3 15 total credits 18 students have the option of registering for courses in a summer session if space is available 24 see p 22 for a list of electives students have the option of registering for courses in a summer session if space is available upon completion of year i foundation courses students may take these courses in any semester in which they may be offered 25

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