Department of
SOCIAL WORK BSS 514 | 1 Harpst Street, Arcata CA 95521 | 707.826.4448 | socialwork@humboldt.edu
Why should I choose HSU? At Humboldt State University, you’ll take what you learn in the classroom and apply your knowledge beyond in diverse settings ranging from Tribal social services and community organizations to public policy. Our students form lasting partnerships with faculty and our professors are committed to mentoring. We focus on building reciprocal and dynamic relationships - with you and your home community through professional internships; between the curriculum and your lived experiences; and among students and faculty through intentionally-fostered learning communities. In consultation with local Tribes, our program curriculum maintains an emphasis on working with Indigenous and rural peoples
It doesn’t matter where you live or work you can earn your Social Work degree from Humboldt State University. Our program is
rigorous and fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
Courses are designed to support people who are rooted in their communities. Whether you want to advance in your current career, make a transition, or add a degree to amplify your voice and better serve the place you call home, our accessible program has an option to meet your needs. Humboldt State University is situated in a geographic region with numerous resources, social and environmental justice organizations, and movements with a long history of activism and involvement in local government.
and is designed to assist our students in
decolonizing social work by maintaining a commitment to Tribal sovereignty and the Rights of Indigenous Peoples through acknowledging and respecting the strengths and wisdom of Tribal communities.
We offer an affordable tuition rate wherever you live. With program-specific financial assistance, over half of our students are eligible for financial support including scholarships, grants and stipends.
IMAGE: Annual trip to Blue Creek - Ah Pah Traditional Yurok Village
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Our emphasis is on engagement and building relationships within the community to give students access and experience in the field. “Through my clinical internship placement, I was able to gain experience in both emergency services and jail. It also gave me the clinical experience employers want such as crisis intervention, suicide risk assessment, comprehensive assessment/DSM diagnosing, developing client plans, and working in an inter-agency capacity. Once a mental health clinician position became open for the county, it was a smooth transition because most of the mental health staff knew me and the skills I was bringing into the mental health branch.” Cedric Aaron, MSW
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Our program works with Indigenous and other Rural Peoples and actively supports sovereignty, well-being, and cultural, spiritual, and land rights. MSW Student Community Project: Hoopa Soccer Field AmeriCorps TCCC work crew and 20 MSW students from HSU joined together to plant 90 Monterey pine trees around the edges of Hoopa’s soccer field.
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You can complete your undergraduate and graduate social work degrees online at HSU. Our Distributed Learning (DL) Program was created to make Social Work education accessible for those already engaged in their communities and Tribes. “I chose the DL program because, living in a rural area and as a mother, I wanted to continue working, be present for my child and also pursue my educational goals while living in the community I love. I work in the mental health field so it's a natural application – my learning enriches my workplace, my level of sophistication and my confidence.”
Jessica Ehlers, Distributed Learning (DL) MSW Student
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work What will I learn? The BASW program at HSU prepares students in professional generalist social work to: ■■
Work with individuals, families, communities, organizations, and policies in pursuit of social and economic justice;
The BA program is a professional preparation program rooted in the liberal arts. Beyond general education courses, 47 units are required for the major. The program is fully accredited with the Council on Social Work Education.
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Work with local agencies through a highly individualized field experience program
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Recognize, support, and build upon the innate capabilities of all human beings;
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Develop knowledge, values, and skills to work with people from diverse cultural, ethnic, and personal backgrounds
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Assess, broker services, advocate, counsel, and educate;
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Utilize community resources
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Provide service intervention in rural and Indigenous communities
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Engage in development and evaluation in order to ensure services are useful, effective, and ethical.
“As a student with a passion for social work, the generalist perspective at HSU gives me options and connections to achieve my goal of working with domestic violence survivors.” Corina Martinez BASW Freshmen
Please visit our website at www.humboldt.edu/ socialwork/programs or call (707) 826-4448 for more information regarding:
BASW Application Process BASW Prerequisites BASW Transfer Students BASW Financial Aid Opportunities BASW Advising
Master in Social Work Required Courses for the MSW Foundation Coursework SW 530: Social Policy SW 540: Generalist Social Work Practice SW 541: Practice in Native American & Rural Communities SW 543: Macro Practice SW 550: Human Development, Diversity & Relationships SW 555: Foundation Internship SW 570: Dynamics of Groups, Agencies, & Organizations SW 582: Research I - Philosophy & Methods SW 583: Research II Qualitative & Indigenous Research Methods
The Master of Social Work (MSW) program emphasizes advanced generalist practice in rural and Native American Communities. The program teaches students how to achieve a disciplined, compassionate presence to a caring and ethical practice. The MSW program at Humboldt State is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. The program offers: ■■
2 year full-time course of study.
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1 year full-time Advanced Standing Program. Candidates with an undergraduate degree in social work from a CSWE accredited program can apply for the Advanced Standing Program.
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3.5 year part-time Distributed Learning (DL) Program. The MSW DL Program is delivered through online coursework, annual on campus intensives, and other learning methodologies. 2 year part-time Advanced Standing DL Program.
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Advanced Coursework SW 640: Child & Family Welfare SW 641: Integrated Clinical Practice SW 643: Communities and Organizations SW 648: Advanced Clinical Practice SW 649: Wellness & Sustainability SW 651: Advanced Practice with Indigenous Peoples SW 655: Advanced Internship SW 682: Masters Project Development SW 683: Masters Project Implementation
Please visit our website at www.humboldt.edu/ socialwork/programs or call (707) 826-4443 for more information regarding:
MSW Admission Process MSW Financial Aid Opportunities Advanced Standing Program Distributed Learning Program Masters Projects
Can I afford it? Quick Guide to Financial Resources, Grants and Scholarships
The Department of Social Work can guide you to the resources you will need to complete your degree. HSU’s Office of Financial Aid provides information on general financial aid opportunities and processes. For a list of department specific resources please visit: www.humboldt.edu/socialwork/about/financial- aid-resources
HSU Financial Aid Office: (707) 826-4321 www.humboldt.edu/finaid/ Department of Social Work Financial Aid Opportunities: (707) 826-4448 http://www.humboldt.edu/ socialwork Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) http://www.fafsa.ed.gov Scholarship Tracking and Review System (STARS) https:// scholarships.humboldt.edu/ stars/ California Social Work Education Center (CalSWEC) http://calswec.berkeley.edu
Stipend Programs HSU’s Department of Social Work partners with the California Social Work Education Center (CalSWEC) and County/Tribal organizations to strengthen the child welfare workforce and improve services for children and families. Each of these stipend programs provide support and resources for students in exchange for a commitment to employment in a public or Tribal child welfare setting post-graduation. BASW - Child Welfare: Full Time: $15,000 stipend in the senior year. Part Time Program: Up to $14,164 per year for junior and senior year, for tuition, fees and books for students who are employed by a County/ Tribal social services agency; need support from employer. MSW - Child Welfare: Full-time Program: $18,500 annual stipend for one or two years; Part-time Program: Up to $14,164 for tuition, fees and books; for students who are County/Tribal social services employees; need support from employer. Pathway Program: Part Time Distributed Learning BASW or MSW: Up to $14,164 for tuition, fees and educational expenses for students who live in rural and remote regions of California and who are employed by a County/Tribal social services organization; need support from employer. NOTE: For all programs, post-graduate employment is required and an additional 1.5 unit field seminar is required per semester during internship years. To apply, please visit: www.humboldt.edu/socialwork
How can I apply to the program? Prospective BASW and MSW students must complete two applications: The HSU application and the Department of Social Work application. Please see the link below for the BASW/MSW application process and important program information. www.humboldt.edu/socialwork/programs For information on deadlines and requirements, please contact the Department of Social Work Admissions Coordinator: socialwork@humboldt.edu
More about Humboldt County: Humboldt County is located in Northern California - 250 miles north of San Francisco. The county is densely forested, mountainous, and rural, with 110 miles of coastline. The county contains over forty percent of all remaining old growth Redwood forests, the vast majority of which are protected or conserved, within dozens of national, state, and local forests and parks, totaling approximately 680,000 acres. There are 11 federally recognized and unrecognized tribes, rancherias and sovereign tribal governments within HSU's service area (Humboldt/Del Norte/Trinity Counties). These include: Big Lagoon Rancheria, Blue Lake Rancheria, Elk Valley Rancheria, Hoopa Valley Tribal Council, Karuk Tribe of California, Resighini Rancheria, Bear River Band of Rohnerville Rancheria, Smith River Rancheria, Tolowa Nation, Trinidad Rancheria, Wiyot Tribe and the Yurok Tribe. HSU sits in the northwestern portion of Wiyot ancestral territory. The Department of Social Work respectfully acknowledges the Wiyot people and other Tribal communities on the North Coast and in the northern California region.
Department of
SOCIAL WORK 1 Harpst St., Arcata, CA, 95521 Phone: 707-826-4448 Fax: 707-826-4454 Email: socialwork@humboldt.edu