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Specialization Program in Children and Their Families
Purpose: This specialization will provide MSW students with an enriched program of study at GSSS, which allows them to integrate content and skills in both a method and a specialized area of theoretical practice. Such a program could enhance the employability of Fordham MSW graduates and provide them with an advantage in an increasingly competitive marketplace. Graduates would be able to include on their resumes information about their specialization in work with children and their families.
Concept: The specialization program in children and their families is an overlay on the existing curriculum, and can serve as an enhancement for either the clinical, research or administration concentrations. Students electing this specialization will use their elective course choices, their fieldwork, and the two required seminars to deepen their knowledge and skills in preparation for a career focused on work with children and their families. Upon successful completion of the designated package of course and field requirements, students will receive a certificate of completion.
Requirements:
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Field Practicum: Advanced year in a setting focused on work with children and their families, with specific learning goals and assignments related to services and practice in this area and elaborating on current practicum objectives.
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Field Integrative Seminar: A special section for MSW advanced year students placed in settings related to work with children and their families. These seminars will be held at Lincoln Center on Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. or at 5:30 p.m. (also at 7:30 p.m. if there are enough interested students) and at Tarrytown on Mondays at 3:00 and 5:30.
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All MSW students choosing this specialization must attend one of these field integrative seminars.
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Children and Families Electives: At least one elective from among the following courses related to children and their families is required. These courses include the following:
SWGS 6028 Child Abuse and Family Violence
SWGS 6403 Family-Oriented Treatment
SWGS 6408 Social Work With Children
SWGS 6428 Social Work Practice With Adolescents
SWGS 6418 Social Work Practice In Schools
SWGS 6012 Interdisciplinary Response to Child Abuse And Child Neglect
SWGS 6426 Cognitive Behavioral SW Practice with Children and Adults
SWGS 6433 Relational Practice with Children, Adolescents, and Adults
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Clinical Seminar: A special section will be designated for advanced year students in the specialization program. These seminars will be held at Lincoln Center on Tuesdays at 10:50 and 1:30, and on Saturdays at 8:50. It will also be offered at Tarrytown on Wednesdays at 1:30 and 3:20 and on Saturdays at 8:50 and 10:50.
Additional Points:
Faculty field-advisors experienced in working with children and families and with knowledge about the field will be appointed to students choosing the children and families specialization.
Students selecting the children and families specialization will be required to enroll in classes at the times they are scheduled. For example, there will be limited number of sections of each of the seminar classes at both Lincoln Center and Tarrytown campuses.
The Career Development Office will assist students in presenting the information about the specialization on their resumes and in job interviews.
Second year placements will be selected with students, keeping in mind both the students’ prior experience in the field, first year field experience, and learning needs and goals. The learning needs of each student will clearly determine the ultimate field placement selected.
For further information, contact Prof. Marlene Cooper (212) 636-6639
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