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Ohio Coalition of Associate Degree Human Service

Educators

Associate Degree Curriculum Endorsement

Social Work Assistant Curriculum

Endorsement Guidelines

Please return completed application, including required documentation and fee, to: Ohio Coalition of Associate Degree Human Service Educators

c/o Dianne Fidelibus, Coalition President Columbus State Community College

550 East Spring Street Union Hall Room 234 Columbus, Ohio 43215

Ohio Coalition of Associate Degree Educators

Social Work Assistant Curriculum Endorsement Guidelines

Table of Contents

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Overview/Introduction

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Purpose of Endorsement

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Opportunities for Curriculum Endorsement

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Endorsement Application Process

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Benefits of Endorsement

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Eligibility for Endorsement

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Program Outcomes

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Faculty Credentials

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Practicum Experience

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Demonstration Methods

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Social Worker Assistant Curriculum Requirements

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OCADHSE social work and related education grid

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CSWMFT social work and related education grid

Ohio Coalition of Associate Degree Human Service Educators

Curriculum Endorsement Guidelines and Application

I. Overview/Introduction:

The Ohio Coalition of Associate Degree Human Service Educators (OCADHSE) has been instrumental in creating relevant, high quality education for Associate Degree of Applied Science Human Service graduates since 1989. This organization has had a significant role working with, the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist Board, in shaping legislation for both the Social Work Assistant Certification offered in Ohio. Our degree programs prepare graduates for immediate work utilizing skills necessary to provide services within the identified scope of practice for associate degree prepared individuals. The Coalition has enhanced the role of the Associate degree graduate in the human services profession.

The OCADHSE has established a curriculum review process that identifies quality programs within the state of Ohio that meet high academic standards and lead to state sanctioned certification and licensure. Providing an „Endorsement‟ to these programs verifies that these academic standards and credentialing requirements have been met. Curriculum/Program Endorsement brings greater distinction and credibility not only to individual associate degree programs, but to community colleges throughout the State of Ohio.

II. Purpose of Curriculum Endorsement:

Endorsement by the OCADHSE verifies that the college‟s curriculum meets the requirements and standards as identified by the Counselor, Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist (CSWMFT) Board for the Social Work Assistant Credential.

The Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapists Board accepts the OCADHSE endorsement as verification that a program meets the educational content required for certification.

In addition to the identified minimum state curriculum requirements for certification and licensure, standards ensuring adequate instruction and practicum experiences have been established.

III. Opportunities for Curriculum Endorsement: A. Social Work Assistant:

Curriculum must meet the 30 semester credit hours of Social Work/Social (Human) Service and include course content in specified areas as required by the Counselor, Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist Board and the 14 semester credit hours of basic related coursework.

IV. Endorsement Application Process:

The Curriculum Endorsement Committee of the Ohio Coalition of Associate Degree Human Service Educators consists of 3 members and 2 alternate members who will serve as curriculum reviewers. This committee will meet three times per year to review applications. Colleges may submit their application packets any time, and these packets will be held until the next review is scheduled. These reviews will occur during the months of January, April, and September each year. Specific review dates will be established and published with the application materials. Curriculum endorsements will be granted for four (4) years. Programs that receive

endorsement will be required to submit any curriculum changes to the Curriculum Review Committee to verify that standards continue to be met.

V. Benefits of Endorsement: College/Institution:

Ensures that a college‟s curriculum meets an acceptable standard that is applicable toward the SWA certification. This endorsement may be included in the college‟s promotional materials. In addition, the Counselor, Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist Board website may elect to include a list of each college with endorsed curriculum and a link to the college website

Programs:

Provide programs with specific benchmarks needed for curriculum requirements to maintain certification standards and leverage resources to meet these standards.

Students:

Assurance that they are in a program that meets statewide educational standards and provides for a greatly streamlined application process for the SWA eliminating their need to complete the education grids.

Community:

Ensures that endorsed programs adequately prepare professionals for entry level workers

Profession:

Promotes an increased level of competence and preparation among the human services workforce and increases likelihood of graduates seeking professional certification and licensure.

VI. Eligibility Requirements:

Associate Degree Human Service programs, in addition, the educational institution must be accredited by an accrediting agency accepted by the Board of Regents. Curriculum content that meets the aforementioned state certification and/or licensing requirements.

VII. Program Outcomes:

To ensure that human service professionals are adequately prepared for the work for which they are being prepared, educational and program outcomes have been identified as essential in the areas of knowledge, skills and professionalism. Program outcomes may be varied, they should reflect these identified areas. (See appendix A: Examples of Program Outcomes)

VIII. Faculty Credentials:

Recognizing that the field of human and social services employs individuals from many professional backgrounds, educators within these degree programs also needs to reflect the various disciplines represented. Colleges need to demonstrate their process that ensures that the individuals teaching the courses have the appropriate credentials and experience for the content they teach. This demonstration may occur from professional certifications and/or licenses, as well as work experience.

IX. Practicum Experience:

Programs must include a social service practicum as a part of the associate degree program. Practicum experience must include hands-on work at a community agency providing direct service. Individuals must be supervised on-site by an individual with a bachelor degree or higher, or associate prepared supervisors with 5 years of work experience.

X. Demonstration methods:

Completed OCADHSE education grids

Syllabi for all courses with learning outcomes highlighted and referenced in each course Program Outcomes

Plans of Study

Faculty resumes and/or policy/procedure for demonstration that faculty possess competence, experience and are teaching in an area in their of scope of practice or expertise

Other optional demonstration documents:

Program handbooks

List of Practicum sites and practicum handbooks College catalog and/or relevant pages

XI. Endorsement Agreement

This agreement must be signed by the appropriate individuals at the college who represent the Program that is making application. This agreement will be kept on file by both the Coalition and the approved college. Any change in program responsibility and oversight will be

Social Worker Assistant Curriculum Endorsement Requirements:

The OCADHSE Curriculum Endorsement committee will review programs who apply

for the endorsement to ensure that minimum standards of preparation are met. A

significant aspect of this review will be verifying that the curriculum meets the

educational content requirements set forth by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker,

Marriage and Family Therapist (CSWMFT) Board.

The Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist (CSWMFT) Board requires 30 semester hours of social work/social service related coursework.

The Ohio Coalition of Associate Degree Human Service Educators has established the following content requirements that must be contained within the 30 semester hours of Social Work/Social (Human) Service courses

Introduction to Social Work – (TAG approved course preferred) or Social Policy/Welfare – (TAG approved course preferred)

Interviewing/Introductory Helping Skills Counseling/Helping Skills/Methods

Intro to Addictions (40 hours specified may meet the CDCA Phase I) Minimum of 210 hours of field hours in practicum (2 – 6 credit hours)

The following content must be included / infused within the above or additional coursework needed to meet the 30- hour requirement:

Ethics Documentation Skills Treatment planning Family Case Management Group Skills

Although the Coalition is not mandating that programs include a course that meets Ohio Board of Regents‟ Transfer Assurance Guidelines (TAG) for social work in this initial application, colleges are strongly encouraged to develop and include at least one social work approved TAG course. This will ensure quality and consistency in programs that prepare social work assistants as well as prepare students for greater transferability across the state..

In addition to the 30 semester hours of social work related courses, the CSWMFT Board requires an additional 14 credit hours of basic related coursework which may include the following:

Psychology courses: General Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Human Growth and Development, Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychology

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Sociology courses: Introductory Sociology, Social Psychology, Cultural and Ethnic Diversity,

American Sign Language (ASL)

Criminal Justice / Corrections (courses related to working in the Court and Prison systems)

** All social work / social work related courses listed on the education grid must be completed with a “C-” or better. Non social work / social work related courses such as math can be accepted with a „D‟.

Ohio Coalition of Associate Degree Educators

Social Work Assistant Curriculum Endorsement Application

Social Worker Assistant Curriculum (SWA)

Name of Institution:__________________________________________________________________ College Division/Department:__________________________________________________________ Degree Program/Name: _______________________________________________________________ City/State/Zip_______________________________________________________________________ Web Address:_______________________________________________________________________ Faculty/Administrator Responsible for Program:___________________________________________ Email Address:______________________________________________________________________ Contact Person:______________________________________________________________________ Email Address:______________________________________________________________________ Mailing Address:____________________________________________________________________

Phone Number:____________________________________Fax Number:_______________________

Regional/National Accreditation: _______________________________________________________

Fees: SWA: $300 ($250 for OCADHSE members)

For official use only:

Date received:_____________________________ Date reviewed:____________________________

Ohio Coalition of Associate Degree Human Service Educators Social Work Assistant

Curriculum Endorsement Application

30 Semester hours of Social Work/Social or Human Services content is required. Significant areas of content have been identified and should be infused into a course or may be a distinct course. Please specify the courses where the following content is contained:

Course Name: __________________________________________Credit Hours: _____ Q or S (circle) This course contains content in the following areas of Social Work, Social and Human Services (indicate all that apply):

General Social Work ___ Social Welfare ___ Ethics ___ Cultural Competence ___ Addictions ___ Family ___

Treatment Planning ___ Group Work ___ Documentation ___

Case Mgmt/Svs. Coord. ___ Interviewing ___ Counseling/Engagement ___

Course Name: ____________________________________________Credit Hours:_____ Q or S (circle) This course contains content in the following areas of Social Work, Social and Human Services (indicate all that apply):

General Social Work ___ Social Welfare ___ Ethics ___ Cultural Competence ___ Addictions ___ Family ___

Treatment Planning ___ Group Work ___ Documentation ___

Case Mgmt/Svs. Coord. ___ Interviewing ___ Counseling/Engagement ___

Course Name:__________________________________________ Credit Hours: _____ Q or S (circle) This course contains content in the following areas of Social Work, Social and Human Services (indicate all that apply):

General Social Work ___ Social Welfare ___ Ethics ___ Cultural Competence ___ Addictions ___ Family ___

Treatment Planning ___ Group Work ___ Documentation ___

Ohio Coalition of Associate Degree Human Service Educators Social Work Assistant

Curriculum Endorsement Application

Course Name: __________________________________________Credit Hours: _____ Q or S (circle) This course contains content in the following areas of Social Work, Social and Human Services (indicate all that apply):

General Social Work ___ Social Welfare ___ Ethics ___ Cultural Competence ___ Addictions ___ Family ___

Treatment Planning ___ Group Work ___ Documentation ___

Case Mgmt/Svs. Coord. ___ Interviewing ___ Counseling/Engagement ___

Course Name: ____________________________________________Credit Hours:_____ Q or S (circle) This course contains content in the following areas of Social Work, Social and Human Services (indicate all that apply):

General Social Work ___ Social Welfare ___ Ethics ___ Cultural Competence ___ Addictions ___ Family ___

Treatment Planning ___ Group Work ___ Documentation ___

Case Mgmt/Svs. Coord. ___ Interviewing ___ Counseling/Engagement ___

Course Name:__________________________________________ Credit Hours: _____ Q or S (circle) This course contains content in the following areas of Social Work, Social and Human Services (indicate all that apply):

General Social Work ___ Social Welfare ___ Ethics ___ Cultural Competence ___ Addictions ___ Family ___

Treatment Planning ___ Group Work ___ Documentation ___

Ohio Coalition of Associate Degree Human Service Educators Social Work Assistant

Curriculum Endorsement Application

Course Name: __________________________________________Credit Hours: _____ Q or S (circle) This course contains content in the following areas of Social Work, Social and Human Services (indicate all that apply):

General Social Work ___ Social Welfare ___ Ethics ___ Cultural Competence ___ Addictions ___ Family ___

Treatment Planning ___ Group Work ___ Documentation ___

Case Mgmt/Svs. Coord. ___ Interviewing ___ Counseling/Engagement ___

Course Name: ____________________________________________Credit Hours:_____ Q or S (circle) This course contains content in the following areas of Social Work, Social and Human Services (indicate all that apply):

General Social Work ___ Social Welfare ___ Ethics ___ Cultural Competence ___ Addictions ___ Family ___

Treatment Planning ___ Group Work ___ Documentation ___

Case Mgmt/Svs. Coord. ___ Interviewing ___ Counseling/Engagement ___

Course Name:__________________________________________ Credit Hours: _____ Q or S (circle) This course contains content in the following areas of Social Work, Social and Human Services (indicate all that apply):

General Social Work ___ Social Welfare ___ Ethics ___ Cultural Competence ___ Addictions ___ Family ___

Treatment Planning ___ Group Work ___ Documentation ___

Case Mgmt/Svs. Coord. ___ Interviewing ___ Counseling/Engagement ___ * Course syllabus required for each course identified

**All courses listed on the education grid must be completed with a “C-” or better for all social work and social work related courses.

Ohio Coalition of Associate Degree Human Service Educators Social Work Assistant

Curriculum Endorsement Application

A social services practicum is required component of the curriculum. A minimum of 220 hours of practicum are required. Please identify the course, credit hours and total number of hours required in practicum.

Course Name: ____________________________________________________Credit Hours: _____ # of Practicum hours:_______________________

Course Name: ____________________________________________________Credit Hours: _____ # of Practicum hours:_______________________

How does the school verify that supervision is being provided by a person with at least a bachelor degree or by a person with an associate degree with at least five years of experience?

__________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________

Ohio Coalition of Associate Degree Human Service Educators Curriculum Endorsement Application

Basic Related Courses

The OCADHSE, in accordance with the OCSWMFT Board requires 14 semester hours of basic related

coursework. These courses may include psychology, sociology, criminal justice, political science, economics, American Sign Language, medical terminology and human biology.

Course Name:__________________________________________ Credit Hours: _____ Q or S (circle) Course Name:__________________________________________ Credit Hours: _____ Q or S (circle) Course Name:__________________________________________ Credit Hours: _____ Q or S (circle) Course Name:__________________________________________ Credit Hours: _____ Q or S (circle) Course Name:__________________________________________ Credit Hours: _____ Q or S (circle)

Ohio Coalition of Associate Degree Human Service Educators Curriculum Endorsement Application

Basic Related Courses

Course Name: __________________________________________Credit Hours: _____ Q or S (circle) This course contains content in the following areas of Social Work, Social and Human Services (indicate all that apply):

Psychology ___ Sociology ___ Ethics ___

Criminal Justice ___ Economics ___ ASL ___ Human Biology ___ Medical Terminology ___ Diversity ___

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Course Name: __________________________________________Credit Hours: _____ Q or S (circle) This course contains content in the following areas of Social Work, Social and Human Services (indicate all that apply):

Psychology ___ Sociology ___ Ethics ___

Criminal Justice ___ Economics ___ ASL ___ Human Biology ___ Medical Terminology ___ Diversity ___

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Course Name: __________________________________________Credit Hours: _____ Q or S (circle) This course contains content in the following areas of Social Work, Social and Human Services (indicate all that apply):

Psychology ___ Sociology ___ Ethics ___

Criminal Justice ___ Economics ___ ASL ___ Human Biology ___ Medical Terminology ___ Diversity ___ S = Semester 14 hours required Q = Quarter 21 required

CURRICULUM ENDORSEMENT AGREEMENT

Upon approval of this institution‟s Curriculum Endorsement Application, I agree to abide by all of the following terms set forth by the Coalition. I understand that the Coalition reserves the right to request additional information and may defer the request for endorsement, if it is not deemed appropriate or acceptable and that this institution may resubmit the application after such needed curricular adjustments have been made or additional documentation has been gathered.

I understand that, upon approval, the endorsement status date will be the first day of the month my application is approved by the C o a l i t i o n and will run until the first day of the month at the end of the four year endorsement period. I further understand that this institution may renew the endorsement status within six (6) months of the end of the four-year endorsement period. This institution agrees to open applicable classes to the Coalition or a Coalition designated individual to allow them to monitor the class. I further agree to cooperate with the Board should an official monitoring be required.

This institution agrees to submit curriculum changes to the Coalition as they occur and understand that the curriculum changes will be reviewed by the Curriculum Review Committee to ensure that our curriculum remains in compliance with endorsement standards.

This institution agrees to provide to students who complete this endorsed program a letter or certificate indicating that they have completed a Coalition endorsed program. This letter will then be submitted with the student‟s application in lieu of the education grid portion of the official application.

This institution understands that the endorsement status may be revoked due to falsification of forms, failure to remain in compliance with the Coalition‟s endorsement criteria and policies, investigation and verification by the Coalition of written complaints or charges by consumers or others and refusal to comply with an investigation by the Coalition. If this institution‟s

endorsement is revoked, we agree to cease using the Coalition‟s endorsement status and remove it from publicity materials distributed after the effective date of the revocation. We further

understand that my application fee and accreditation fee are non-refundable fees.

This institution understands that the Counselor, Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist Board(CSWMFT) has the authority to adjust educational requirements. Should this occur, the OCADHSE will adjust the requirements upon the institution‟s renewal application and the institution would need to demonstrate meeting the new requirements.

Both the CSWMFT Board has the sole authority and responsibility for posting and/or linking OCADHSE endorsed institutions on their websites. It is the Coalition‟s responsibility, however, to inform the Board when an institution has received curriculum endorsement.

Ohio Coalition of Associate Degree Human Service Educators

CURRICULUM ENDORSEMENT AGREEMENT

Institution‟s Representative‟s Signature Date

_____________________________________________________ Role/Position at the College/University

Subscribed and sworn before me this day of , 20

Notary Signature Date Commission Expires

Curriculum Endorsement Checklist The following documents/items must be included with all applications:

_____Completed application

_____Application fee (nonrefundable, payable to OCADHSE) _____Completed/signed Endorsement Agreement

_____Copy of Regional/National Accreditation certificate _____Plan of study indicating all courses in degree program

_____Syllabi of all social work/ social and human services courses

_____Resumes of teaching faculty and/ or policy/procedure for Faculty /course assignments _____Practicum Handbook including learning expectations & student evaluation documents

For the Social work curriculum endorsement:

_____Completed OCADHSE education grid for all Social work related courses _____Course descriptions & syllabi for each course referenced in education grid _____Completed OCADHSE education grid for basic related courses

Are all students who graduate from your program required to talk all of the courses identified in the social work education grid?

______ YES _____NO

If these courses are not required, will your institution certify that specific students have met the requirements?

Appendix A:

1. Assessments are constructed with clarity and insight with evidence of all relevant micro, messo and macro factors

2. Critically analyze synthesize and evaluate multiple sources of information and evidence 3. Engage diversity and difference in practice.

4. Recognize and communicate diversity* in shaping human experience

5. Utilize social and behavioral science theories to guide the process of engagement, assessment, service planning, intervention and evaluation.

6. Advance human rights and social and economic justice.

7. Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment.

8. Apply critical thinking to inform and communicate professional judgments

Skills

1. Demonstrate the range of effective communication strategies necessary to establish and maintain collaborative relationships

2. Engage in research-informed/evidence based practices: engagement, assessment, service planning, interventions, and evaluations with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.

3. Engage in policy practice to advance social and economic well-being 4 Employ effective service coordination and delivery of services

Professionalism/values

1. Conduct as a human service professionals and conduct oneself according to professional standards goals, values and the codes of ethics.

2. Apply social work ethical principles to guide professional practice

3. Demonstrate sufficient self-awareness and respond appropriately to feedback

4. Articulate and exchange ideas using correct and appropriate forms of written and oral communication

5. Meets standards within the profession including ethics, essential qualities and characteristics of professionals in this field