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Administration Concentration
This Concentration is to be renamed LEADERSHIP AND MACRO PRACTICE beginning in the Fall of 2009
This fall, 2008, the Administration Concentration made the decision to change its name to ”Leadership and Macro Practice.” We are preparing leaders for the varied social work arenas. There seems to be little content or emphasis on leadership knowledge, skills, techniques and practice in most other courses. The definition of leadership is situational. Macro practice refers to practice within agencies, within communities, community development, organizations, government- level structures, societies and global entities. Such practice aims to address issues of organizational policy and organizational change, culture, social justice and the implementation of social policy at the service delivery system level.
Macro practice is needed in larger settings. The name was chosen to increase concentration marketability and to better reflect the nature of what is taught in the concentration. The name change is more representative of the concentration while at the same time being more inclusive. This track has been offered at FUGSSS for over 25 years and our graduates may be found in leadership roles in local, nation and international agencies. Within the concentration, discussion of the name change had been ongoing for about 2 ½ years. At this time the name change does not alter course content or the overall aim of the concentration. Courses will remain the same, as they were fully revised (2007- 2008). The focus is to continue offering education in macro practice for students with or without previous management experience, who wish to pursue a local, national or international career in leadership and management of human services.
The name change would go into effect in the fall semester, 2009. There is a better fit between the new name and the direction that the faculty is taking in revising the curriculum as well as the spirit of the times.
The Adminstration Concentration is separated into two different Tracks.
Track A is devoted to practitioners who are interested in work in the planning and management of social service agencies and department within other settings.
Track B is an innovative plan of study designed for practitioneres who wish to be involved in organization, planning and management aspectsof the profession while at the same time have a desire to work directly with clients and consumers of social work services and treatment.
TRACK A Social Work Administration students work with faculty advisers and specialists in administration, policy planning and social work practice management.
- Field Work Placement takes place in agencies offerinig students the chance to develop skills in policy and progam planning, community organizing, proposal development/grant writing, supervision and staff organization and leadership training.
- Supervision in the field is provided by experienced MSW administrators and practitioners in social work.
- Electives may be taken in any area of concentration, either to strengthen the administrative area or to provide knowledge and experience in clinical or research processes.
- The Administrative focus qualifies MSW graduates for advancement in policy-planning, supervision, program development and organization.
TRACK B Client Centered Management students complete specific required courses in management, as well as in clinival practice in social work.
- Field Work Placement in a variety of setting provides students with the opportunity to work both directly with client population and to experience the planning and organizational aspect of social service agencies and programs.
- Electives may complement both the administrative and the clinical approaches to social work practice.
- The MSW graduate from this unique concentration will be qualified to advance in a career involving management and direct practice in a variety of settings, e.g. advocacy groups, mental health program, community boards and organizatons and any number of programs that work toward meeting the needs of vulnerable populations.
Below are sample Plans of Study for both Administration Tracks
Plan of Study - Administration (renamed LEADERSHIP AND MACRO PRACTICE)
Track A- Advanced Year
Fall Semester
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Credits
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Spring Semester
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Credits |
SWGS 6617 Administration 1
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3
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SWGS 6618 Administration 2
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3
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SWGS 6607 Practice with Task Groups
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3
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SWGS 6007 Social Policy Analysis, Advocacy and Practice
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3
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Elective
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3
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Elective
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3
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Elective
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3
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Elective
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3
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SWGS 6902 Field Work II
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5
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SWGS 6902 Field Work II (cont'd)
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4
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TOTAL
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17
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TOTAL
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16
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Plan of Study - Administration (renamed LEADERSHIP AND MACRO PRACTICE)
Track A- Advanced Year - Extended Model (Over two academic years)
Fall Semester
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Credits
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Spring Semester
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Credits |
SWGS 6617 Administration1
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3 |
SWGS 6618 Administration 2
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3 |
SWGS 6607 Practice with Task Groups
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3 |
Elective
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3 |
SWGS 6902 Field Work II
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5 |
SWGS 6902 Field Work II (cont'd)
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4 |
TOTAL
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11 |
TOTAL
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10 |
Fall Semester
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Credits |
Spring Semester
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Credits |
SWGS 6007 Social Policy Analysis, Advocacy
and Practice
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3 |
Elective
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3 |
Elective
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3 |
Elective
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3 |
TOTAL
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6 |
TOTAL
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6 |
Plan of Study - Administration (renamed LEADERSHIP AND MACRO PRACTICE)
Track B - Advanced Year
| Fall Semester |
Credits
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Spring Semester
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Credits
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SWGS 6620 Client Centered Management 1
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3 |
SWGS 6621 Client Centered Management 2
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3 |
SWGS 6413 Clinical Social Work Practice 1
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3 |
SWGS 6414 Clinical Social Work Practice 2
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3 |
SWGS 6007 Social Policy Analysis, Advocacy and Practice
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3 |
Elective
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3 |
Elective
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3 |
Elective
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3 |
SWGS 6902 Field Work II
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5 |
SWGS 6902 Field Work II (cont'd)
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4 |
TOTAL
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17 |
TOTAL
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16 |
Plan of Study - Administration (renamed LEADERSHIP AND MACRO PRACTICE)
Track B - Advanced Year - Extended Model (Over two academic years)
Fall Semester
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Credits
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Spring Semester
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Credits
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SWGS 6620 Client Centered Management 1
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3 |
SWGS 6621 Client Centered Management 2
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3 |
SWGS 6413 Clinical Social Work Practice 1
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3 |
SWGS 6414 Clinical Social Work Practice 2
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3 |
SWGS 6902 Field Work II
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5 |
SWGS 6902 Field Work II (cont'd)
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4 |
TOTAL
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11 |
TOTAL
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10 |
Fall Semester
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Credits
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Spring Semester
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Credits |
SWGS 6007 Social Policy Analysis,
Advocacy and Practice
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3 |
Elective
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3 |
Elective
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3 |
Elective
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3 |
TOTAL
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6 |
TOTAL
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6 |
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