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SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE STUDIES
David Harrison, Dean, 132 Ragsdale Building
G. Brent Angell, Master in Social Work Program Chairperson, 220 Ragsdale
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Mary S. Jackson, Master in Criminal Justice Program Chairperson, 200-A
Ragsdale
The goal of the master’s program in criminal justice is to prepare students to become highly skilled and competent professionals, who are equipped to seek advancements in the criminal justice profession. Students must complete 21 s.h. of core courses, 12 s.h. of specified electives, and 6 s.h. of non-criminial justice cognate courses. Courses numbered at the 5000 level may be taken to satisfy cognate requirements.
Students must complete successfully 27 s.h. in the criminal justice studies program before enrolling in JUST 6991 (professional paper). The admissions committee may require some students to enroll in JUST 6602, 6990 (directed study and field practicum) as electives.
Minimum degree requirement is 39 s.h. of credit as follows:
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21 s.h.
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12 s.h.
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6 s.h.
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A student may elect to attend the program on a part time basis. In order to qualify for part time status a student must take a minimum of two courses per semester. It is recommended that at least one core course be taken each of the semesters that the student is enrolled in the program.
Applicants for admission must fulfill the general admission requirements of the Graduate School and the Criminal Justice program.
Each applicant is reviewed individually by the admissions committee. One criterion does not determine acceptance or rejection. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited academic institution with a minimum overall undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale is required. Satisfactory entrance examination scores on GRE or MAT and TOEFL as established by the Graduate School are required. Transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work since graduating from high school will be required. Three current letters of reference and a written narrative regarding a specific criminal justice issue are also required. A personal interview may be requested. A student receiving one F and or three Cs as a final grade is subject to termination from the program.
Students will be allowed to transfer a maximum of 6 s.h., subject to the approval of the program’s admission committee.
6000. Criminal Justice Principles (3) Systemic nature of current crime control efforts in criminal justice system.
6006. Seminar in Corrections (3) Analytical perspective of history, development, current practices, and future of corrections. Detention, institutional, and community-based correctional issues in local, state, and federal systems.
6012. Seminar in Law Enforcement (3) Police culture in American society. Emphasis on territorial control, solidarity vs. code of silence, issues of morality, and price of misconduct.
6201. Applied Criminology (3) P: Graduate standing in JUST. Theories and systems of criminological thought. Analysis of conceptual foundations of contemporary institutions and policies, formulation of crime prevention strategies, and development of responses to practical problems which arise in delivery of criminal justice.
6202. Advanced Criminology (3) P: JUST 6201. Criminological theory applied to crime in NC, US, and other countries.
6211. Statistics in Criminal Justice (3) P: Graduate standing in JUST or consent of instructor. Social science statistics for data analysis.
6300. Principles of Criminal Justice Management (3) Theoretical and practical analysis of management principles of criminal justice organizations. Organizational structure, leadership strategies, strategic planning, and performance evaluation.
6400. Contemporary Issues in Juvenile Justice (3) Violent juvenile and female offenders and juvenile system.
6500. Legal Aspects of the Criminal Justice System (3) P: Graduate standing in criminal justice or consent of instructor. Substantive and procedural law. Judicial process, criminal law, constitutional criminal procedure, rights of prisoners, and juvenile law.
6501. Civil Liability in Criminal Justice (3) Liability issues of criminal justice personnel in the US. Strategies to reduce risk of exposure to liability. Legal role and responsibilities as a criminal justice practitioner.
6601. Special Topics (2-4) P: Graduate standing in JUST or consent of instructor. Contemporary criminal justice issues.
6602. Directed Study in Criminal Justice (3) For advanced students. May be repeated for maximum of 6 s.h. with consent of director. C: JUST 6990. Independent study under faculty supervision.
6700. Diversity Issues in Criminal Justice (3) Impact of America's changing demographics. Emphasis on women, elderly, and minorities. Criminal justice professionals and clients.
6800. Program Evaluation (Applied) (3) P: Graduate standing in JUST or consent of instructor. Evaluation methods that provide understanding of qualitative research.
6990. Field Practicum (3) P: Successful completion of minimum of 30 s.h. in JUST graduate program; C: JUST 6602. Practical application of criminal justice knowledge in community settings.
6991. Professional Paper (3) P: Successful completion of minimum of 30 s.h. in JUST graduate program. Research in student's area of interest. Written report.
5000. Comparative Criminal Justice (3)
The master's degree program in social work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). The master of social work curriculum is designed as a 60 s.h. program, which is organized by foundation, concentration, and area of specialization. The primary purpose of the program is to prepare students at the advanced level of social work practice. Students must complete the foundation curriculum, one of three available concentrations, one of three areas of specialization, and agency-based field placements in the foundation and advanced years of the program. The professional foundation includes curricula in human behavior and the social environment, social welfare policy and services, social work practice, social work research, and field practicum. Practice concentrations are direct and indirect services and both may be completed for combined concentrations; areas of specialization include health and aging, mental health, and family and children. Areas of specialization are offered as student enrollments warrant. The concentration and area of specialization are selected in the second semester of the foundation year by the full-time student and in the summer term by the advanced-standing student.
All graduate social work students, except for advanced standing students, are expected to take the following courses: SOCW 5001, 5900, 5910, 5920, 5940, 6701, 6702, 6711, 6730, 6940, 6950, 6960. Students in the direct practice concentration must take SOCW 6100, 6101, 6102, 6200. Students in the indirect practice concentration are required to take SOCW 6100, 6200, 6201, 6202. In addition to the above required 46 s.h., all graduate social work students must take 6 s.h. in their specialization and 8 s.h. of social work electives.
Students are expected to demonstrate proficiency on foundation content, concentration areas, and areas of practice by successful completion of a comprehensive examination.
Advanced standing is available for qualified graduates of CSWE accredited undergraduate social work programs. Advanced standing students who have satisfactorily completed professional foundation content requirements and liberal arts content within seven years of enrollment in the MSW program, will not be required to repeat the work. Deficiencies may be removed prior to admission to advanced standing and/or during the summer preceding the second year. The concentration and area of specialization must be selected upon admission to the advanced standing program. Advanced standing students must complete the following courses before entering the second year of full-time study: SOCW 6100, 6200, 6701, 6711. These courses may be completed during the regular academic year or the summer session prior to full-time study.
Advanced standing students are required to take SOCW 6702, 6730, 6950 and 6960. Students must also complete the direct or the indirect concentration and one area of specialization. Students in the direct practice concentration must take SOCW 6100, 6101, 6102, 6200. Students in the indirect practice concentration are required to take SOCW 6100, 6200, 6201, 6202. The required courses for the specialization areas are listed above.
In addition to the full-time program, the School of Social Work and Criminal Justice Studies offers a portion of the program on a part-time basis for those employed professionals who wish to earn a master of social work degree from East Carolina University. This degree option is a combination of part-time and full-time study over a period not to exceed four years. Part-time students must take at least two courses per semester. The foundation year may be completed on a part-time schedule. The remaining credits are earned during the one year of full-time academic study. The student will select a concentration and an area of specialization prior to that year. For the foundation year, field education requirements may be met through two consecutive semesters or one semester of block field placement.
Students pursuing the MSW may complete concurrently a certificate program in one of the following: social work with the deaf and hard of hearing, graduate certificate in gerontology, or school social work. Certification can be secured by focused study associated with the program's three specializations. For additional Information contact the MSW program office or the ECU Center on Aging (for the gerontology certificate).
Social Work with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Certificate Program
The certificate program will equip select MSW graduates with unique skills to work with the deaf and hard of hearing population, enabling sensitivity to the implications of various types of hearing loss in the provision of mental health care. Students will develop assessment and treatment skills with deaf children, adults, and elderly persons who seek services from mental health agencies, mental health units of hospitals, mental retardation facilities, and long-term care facilities. Courses for the 17 s.h. certificate program will be taken as electives in the MSW curriculum. Applicants for this certificate must possess some proficiency in American Sign Language, must be interested in acquiring skills and knowledge about working with the deaf, and must be physically able to use sign language.
Applicants to the certificate program who have completed the ECU sign language studies/pre-interpreting minor with a 3.0 GPA or who have completed courses in American Sign Language at other colleges and universities or who learned sign language in less formal settings are eligible to test out of the Advanced American Sign Language courses required for this certificate. An MSW who is proficient in ASL may be admitted to the program.
Required courses (17 s.h.): SOCW 6030, 6031, 6032, 6033, 6034, 6035.
Substance Abuse Certificate Program
The certificate in substance abuse will equip select criminal justice and social work graduate students with specific skills and knowledge in the area of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. The goal of the certificate program is to increase the number of criminal justice and social work graduate students with the required knowledge and skills to work with clients who are drug users and/or abusers or who are charged with drug-related offenses. In addition, this certificate will allow graduate students an opportunity to become more sensitive to the laws governing drug abuse and drug-related offenses. Students will also learn efficient methods to design and implement effective substance abuse intervention strategies for this population.
Applicants seeking admission can be graduate students or professionals working in the fields of criminal justice or social work. Admission is based on completion of the certification application and approval by the program coordinator. Students enrolled in the certificate program must adhere to the program standards of the School of Social Work and Criminal Justice Studies. Certificate recipients will receive 45 contact hours (12 s.h.) of substance abuse specific credit approved by the North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Certification Board.
Required courses (12 s.h.): Choose from JUST 6601, 6500; 6602 or 6990; SOCW 6804, 6950, 6960.
Applicants for admission as degree candidates in social work must fulfill the general admission requirements of the Graduate School of the university and of the School of Social Work and Criminal Justice Studies.
Admission to the MSW program is selective and is determined by the academic preparation and individual qualifications of the applicant. The applicant must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, a minimum GPA of 2.5 (4.0 scale) on all undergraduate work or a minimum GPA of 3.0 for the senior year and a satisfactory entrance score on either the Graduate Record Examinations or the Miller Analogy Test. It is expected that the applicant will have a sound educational foundation with a liberal arts perspective. Intellectual maturity, emotional stability, motivation, and a capacity to work with people are essential qualifications. Prior work experience is highly valued. A personal interview may be required when requested or deemed helpful.
Students seeking admission to advanced standing status must have earned a baccalaureate degree in social work from a CSWE accredited program. The baccalaureate degree must have been earned within seven years prior to the year the student enrolls in the MSW program. Applicants must possess a minimum GPA of 2.5 (4.0 scale) on all undergraduate work and a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the major and satisfactory entrance scores on either the Miller Analogy Test or Graduate Record Examinations.
It is possible to be accepted as a transfer student from another graduate social work program under the following conditions: social work transfer credit must be graduate-level course work taken after earning a baccalaureate degree; course work must have been completed at a graduate school of social work accredited by the CSWE within five years prior to the application; and the student must have received a minimum grade of B on transferred course work. Transfer students must meet any foundation requirements they have not already completed by taking the required courses or by passing proficiency examinations. They must meet all of the distribution requirements in their concentration and specialization in the advanced curriculum. Courses applied toward another degree cannot be used for credit toward the MSW; likewise, previous experience working in the field of social work or a related field cannot be used as course credit toward the MSW. Transfer students must take a minimum of 30 s.h. in residence at East Carolina University.
Students enrolled in the MSW program are expected to adhere to the following program standards.
Students whose behavior does not comply with the Code of Ethics of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) are subject to termination. Regardless of academic performance, students who do not demonstrate intellectual maturity, emotional maturity, motivation, or a capacity to work effectively with people are subject to termination.
Students who earn a grade of F in any course are ineligible to continue in the MSW program. Students may earn only two Cs in the MSW program. A third C in any course makes a student ineligible to continue. A 3.0 GPA is required for graduation.
5001. Human Behavior and Social Environment for the Human Service Professions (3) May receive credit for one of SOCW 4800, 5001. P: Consent of dean and graduate standing. Development of social systems concept of bio-psycho-social elements of man's being. Emphasis on deeper self-awareness of one's own behavior, attitudes, beliefs, and values as related to professional practice.
5007. Women as Clients (3) Issues and corrective measures to counteract gender bias in delivery of human services. Strengths and vulnerabilities of women as clients.
5008. Supervision in Social Welfare Agencies (3) P: Consent of dean. Role of supervision in social welfare system and functions it performs. Process of supervising and problems and issues concerning supervisor. Emphasis on supervision of social work and criminal justice students who are in field placement, beginning supervisors, and supervisors of beginning workers.
5011. Perspectives on Death and Dying (3) Same as GERO 5011; NURS 5011 P: Admission to Graduate School or consent of instructor. Conditions and problems associated with facing death, dying, and survivorship. Awareness of values and attitudes as related to professional practice.
5400. Seminar in Aging Studies (3) Same as CDFR 5400; GERO 5400 Entry point for graduate certificate in gerontology; exit course for undergraduate minor in gerontology. P: Consent of instructor. Topics include historical perspective on aging issues, normal aging and pathology, aging program administration, aging policy development, research in gerontology, rural aging, and aging and ethnicity.
5900. Foundations of Social Work and Social Welfare (2) P: Graduate standing SOCW. Introduction to social work profession. Problem-solving model as applied to continuum of practice at all levels.
5901, 5902, 5903. Readings in Aging Studies (1,2,or3) Same as CDFR 5901, 5902, 5903; GERO 5901, 5902, 5903 May count maximum of 3 s.h. toward baccalaureate minor in gerontology or graduate certificate in gerontology. P: Consent of instructor and chair of instructor's home unit. Selected from monographs or journals. Focus on specialized areas in which student has taken one or more courses in either baccalaureate gerontology minor or graduate gerontology certificate.
5910. Foundation Skills in Social Work Practice (4) P: Graduate standing in SOCW. Basic practice skills. Foundation for internship preparation.
5920. Social Welfare Policy (3) P: Graduate standing or consent of dean. Historical development and current status of social welfare policies and programs.
5940. Research Methodology for Social Workers (3) P: Graduate standing or consent of dean. Evaluation of published social work research. Interpretation of research articles which employ common statistical measures and identify basic limitations of research methodology. Research methods used by social workers in practice. Defines research and the ethical issues in conducting research.
6000. Advanced Social Work Methods with Individuals (3) P: Graduate standing in SOCW. Advanced knowledge and skill-building in clinical social work practice with individuals. Emphasis on generative theoretical approaches.
6001. Advanced Social Work Methods with Small Groups (3) Theory and practice interventions used with groups.
6002. Advanced Social Work Methods with Families (3) Clinical social work practice with distressed and dysfunctional family systems.
6003. Social Work Intervention with Dyadic Systems (3) Contemporary theories of dyadic functioning and social work practice with intimate dyadic relationships, such as marriages and intimate, affectively bonded associations.
6004. Social Work Services in Schools (3) P: Graduate standing in SOCW. Introduction and orientation to practice in school settings.
6029. Advocacy Within Deaf Communities (2) Cross-cultural strategies used in various work settings with deaf and hard of hearing individuals and their families. Topics include cross-cultural communication, interpreting, TTY etiquette, the deaf-blind, deaf with minimal language skills, and assistive listening devices.
6030. Advanced American Sign Language Studies in Human Services I (3) P: SCPI rating of intermediate or consent of the instructor. Builds on introductory courses in American Sign Language. Emphasis on gestural-visual medium of communication, syntax, and in-depth orientation to deaf culture. Focus on human services vocabulary.
6031. Advanced American Sign Language Studies in Human Services II (3) P: SOCW 6030 or SCPI rating of intermediate plus or consent of the instructor. Continuation of American Sign Language (ASL) study. Development of receptive and expressive signing skills, study of indepth structure and syntax of ASL, and indepth orientation to deaf culture.
6032. Deaf Culture and Community for Human Services (3) P: SOCW 6030 or consent of the instructor.
6033. Deaf Culture Immersion (3) P: SOCW 6030, 6032; or consent of instructor. Everyday life activities in world of the deaf. Attendance at non-verbal weekend retreat to enhance American Sign Language skills, internalize various deaf culture behaviors, and develop respect for diversity.
6034. Health Care Perspectives on Deafness (3) Pathological/medical perspectives and issues/controversies presented by deaf and hard of hearing communities. Promotes collaborative relationships with deaf and hard of hearing individuals and health care professionals.
6035. Law and Deaf Communities (2) P: SOCW 6034 or consent of instructor. State and federal laws that empower deaf and hard of hearing in order to eliminate barriers in various aspects their lives.
6050. Ethics in Social Work Practice (2) P: Graduate standing in SOCW. Values and ethics. Emphasis on ethical decision-making and resolution of ethical dilemmas.
6051. Qualitative Evaluation and Research in Social Work (2) P: Graduate standing in SOCW. Methods used in social work evaluation and research.
6053. Specialized Social Work Services for Families and Children (2) P: Graduate standing in SOCW. Conceptual and practice perspective regarding intensive and specialized services for families and children.
6054. Play Therapy with Children: A Social Work Perspective (2) P: SOCW 6422; graduate standing in SOCW. Play therapy in social work with children. Approaches, techniques, and materials used for assessment and intervention. Case studies.
6100. Social Work Practice with Individuals (3) P: Graduate standing in SOCW. Contemporary theories of practice in clinical treatment of individuals.
6101. Social Work Practice with Groups (2) P: Graduate standing in SOCW. Integration of theory and practice in small group treatment from social work perspective. Advanced knowledge and skills in group development, approaches to intervention, and leadership.
6102. Social Work Practice with Families (2) P: Graduate standing in SOCW. Contemporary theories of clinical practice with families in social environment.
6200. Social Work Practice with Organizations and Communities (3) P: Graduate standing in SOCW. Concepts, methods, and theories related to practice with communities or organizations.
6201. Program Management in Social Work (2) P: Graduate standing in SOCW. Concepts, methods, and theories related to management of social work programs.
6202. Program Development in Social Work (2) P: Graduate standing in SOCW. Concept, tools, and methods for development of social work programs.
6222. Group Work with the Aged (3) Same as GERO 6222 P: Graduate School admission. Case management, group work, and other techniques and approaches in working with older people.
6322. Practice in Health and Aging (3) Social work intervention skills and application of theoretical concepts to practice in health settings.
6324. Social Work Practice with Developmental Disabilities (3) Practice from social work perspective.
6326. Advanced Policy in Health and Aging Settings (3) P: Graduate standing in SOCW. Health care and aging systems policies and organizational structures. Problems and issues of social work service delivery in health and aging.
6392. Social Work Practice in Mental Health (3) Knowledge and skills needed to practice social work in range of mental health settings.
6394. Advanced Policy in Mental Health: A Social Work Perspective (3) P: Graduate standing in SOCW. Advanced understanding of federal, state, and local policies related to social work practice in mental health settings. Emphasis on professional’s role as client advocate in policy decision making and program development.
6422. Social Work Practice in Family and Children Services (3) Theory and modalities of intervention with children and families in various child welfare settings.
6426. Advanced Policy in Family and Children’s Services (3) P: Graduate standing in SOCW. Current status of families in American society, social welfare policies, and practices. Family needs and means of advocating for needed changes.
6701. Psychopathology: A Social Work Perspective (3) Bio-psycho-social theoretical and social work perspective on psychopathology.
6702. Social Work’s Response to Human Differences (2) P: Graduate standing in SOCW. Incorporates knowledge of human difference and variation into strategies for social work practice. Integrates knowledge of cultures, race, gender, class, rural living, ethnicity, disabilities, human variation, and sexual orientation.
6711. Introduction to Evaluation Research (3) Introduces scientific, analytic approach to building knowledge for social work practice with specific reference to principles and methods of evaluative research as applied to critical examination of evaluative research studies.
6730. Conducting Evaluation Research (3) Evaluation of social work practice, including development of a research question, study design, analysis of both quantitative and qualitative data, and interpretation of results.
6732, 6734. Professional Paper (3,3) Formulation of social work case study. Historic or field work-related research project of professional importance to social work.
6802. Law and Social Work (3) Prelegislative and legislative development and major provisions of laws. Interpretation of laws examined from perspective of significant court opinion related to constitutional rights.
6803. Selected Topics in Human Behavior: A Social Work Perspective (2-4) P: Graduate standing in SOCW. New or advanced topics in human difference.
6804. Selected Topics in Direct Practice in Social Work (2-4) P: Graduate standing in SOCW. New or advanced topics.
6805. Selected Topics in Indirect Practice in Social Work (2-4) P: Graduate standing in SOCW. New or advanced topics.
6806. Selected Topics in Social Work with Families and Children (2-4) P: Graduate standing in SOCW. New or advanced topics.
6807. Selected Topics in Health and Aging (2-4) P: Graduate standing in SOCW. New or advanced topics.
6808. Selected Topics in Mental Health: A Social Work Perspective (2-4) P: Graduate standing in SOCW. New or advanced topics.
6809. Selected Topics in Social Work Research (2-4) P: Graduate standing in SOCW. New or advanced topics.
6810. Selected Topics in Social Welfare Policy (2-4) P: Graduate standing in SOCW. New or advanced topics.
6824. Social Service Policy and Delivery Strategies for Rural and Small Communities (3) Social problems and processes and manner in which social services are delivered in rural setting.
6901, 6902, 6903. Independent Study (1,2,3) Faculty conferences arranged. Student-faculty contract must be approved by MSW program chair. Selected readings, research, or studies related to professional practice.
6940. Field Instruction II (4) Emphasis on application of social work knowledge, values, and skills.
6950. Field Instruction III (4) P: Admission to MSW program or consent of dean. Development and integration of advanced social work practice, knowledge, and skills, including leadership skills.
6960. Field Instruction IV (4) P: SOCW 6950. Development and integration of advanced social work practice, knowledge, and skills, including leadership skills.
7000. Thesis (3) May be repeated. May count maximum of 6 s.h.
5000. Organization and Management of Social Service Agencies (3)
5003. Processes of Group Intervention (3)
5005. Community Programming and Development in Social Welfare (3)
5006. Planning Within Social Welfare Agencies and Institutions (3)
6424. Children’s Rights and Social Work (3)
6522. Social Work Practice with the Aging (3)
6524. Social Work Perspectives on Aging (3)
6622 Social Work Practice in Criminal Justice (3)
6624. The Criminal Justice System (3)
6736. Information Processing Models for Social Work Practice (3)