Stony Brook UniversityStony Brook UniversitySchool of Social WelfareSchool of Social Welfare

Student-Community Student-Community Development Specialization in Development Specialization in Higher EducationHigher Education

Frances L. Brisbane, Ph.D.Dean, School of Social Welfare

This slide show invites you to consider the School of Social Welfare’s unique specialization, Student-Community Development (SCD).

WELCOME to the WELCOME to the School of Social WelfareSchool of Social Welfare

What is the SCD What is the SCD Specialization?Specialization?

The SCD specialization offers a unique professional partnership between social work and student affairs that expands the arenas of social work practice, community organization, and systems development to include the contemporary college campus.

Class of 2005

Students are prepared to provide direct interventions in response to a range of social issues currently affecting national student communities. These issues include: multicultural relations, mental and physical well-being, campus safety, and community building.

More about the SCD More about the SCD Specialization…Specialization…

Leadership Symposium, 2001

SCD is a one year specialization that begins in the second year of the MSW program.

More about the SCD More about the SCD Specialization…Specialization…

Leadership Symposium, 2001

Why Choose SCD?Why Choose SCD?

Established in 1996, SCD is the only such specialization in the US. MSW students are trained to be student-community development educators working in a wide range of roles in higher educaiton including:

administration advocacy community organizing program and policy analysis research program coordination and

planning student advising teaching and group facilitation

“Every part of my graduate experience was a positive learning experience.

“My closest friends were and still are members of my cohort.”

“I think I felt much more connected with my overall academic experience than I would have without the specialization; it lent a chance to have a more intimate learning experience and develop deeper connections.”

“Within the cohort there seemed to be a bond that could not be broken. My learning experiences within the MSW program were enhanced by being in the cohort.”

“I enjoyed the intimate group cohort because it provided room for great support and growth.”

What do SCD alumni have to say What do SCD alumni have to say about their experience in the about their experience in the

specialization?specialization?

Electives taught by social work faculty and student affairs professionals

A low student-faculty ratio A unique curriculum

What are some of the special What are some of the special features of the SCD Curriculum?features of the SCD Curriculum?

The curriculum focuses on: advancing positive social change community building culturally competent practice group advisement and group facilitation leadership development legal issues and risk management organizational, group, and individual

assessment presentation skills student development theory Supporting student success

What are some of the special What are some of the special features of the SCD Curriculum?features of the SCD Curriculum?

How is the curriculum of the Student-How is the curriculum of the Student-Community Development (SCD) Community Development (SCD)

Specialization organized?Specialization organized?Second year

Students complete MSW program requirements including at least 9 elective credits . Required electives for the specialization include:

SCD Seminar I (fall) and II (spring) for a total of 6 credits . 3 additional elective credits are required. This elective choice is made in consultation with the Director of the specialization.

Participation in a sponsored University-wide Leadership Symposium

Students are placed on a campus of higher education

First year

Students enroll in the required courses of the Foundation First Year MSW curriculum

Students are placed in a social work setting other than higher education

What second year SCD field What second year SCD field placements exist in Higher Education?placements exist in Higher Education?

Campus Sites:Campus Sites:

Stony Brook University CW Post-Long Island

University Hofstra University Hostos College Medgar Evers College New York Institute of

Technology Suffolk Community College SUNY- Old Westbury

Campus Departments:Campus Departments:

Academic Advisement Alumni Affairs Career Center Campus Recreation Dean of Students Office EOP Health Center Multicultural Affairs Student Judiciary Student Counseling

Center…

“I feel very fortunate to have worked with and studied under all the folks associated with my experience in the program…I believe I am where I am today largely because of them.”

“I am fortunate to have made the professional connections that I made during my tenure in the program. It has made all the difference.”

“Our Community Development educators are building residential communities, learning communities, political communities, interest-based communities, wherever they are.”

“The final presentation in the SCD Seminar was extremely beneficial because many hidden talents emerged.”

“I enjoyed doing the research for the second year project and presentation. I also learned quite a bit about how to prepare a professional, research-based presentation, the organization of material, presentation format/style etc. It was a very positive learning tool.”

More quotes from SCD alumni…More quotes from SCD alumni…

Assistant Residence Manager Academic Advisor Admissions Counselor Affirmative Action Specialist Assistant Director of Alumni Affairs Assistant Director, Student Orientation and Family Programs Career Counselor Director of Student Development Director of Family Programs Residence Hall Director Director of Multicultural Affairs

In what type of positions have Alumni been hired?

Contact information is on the next slide.

How do I find out more about How do I find out more about SCD?SCD?

Jeanne Finch, DSWJeanne Finch, DSW

Assistant Dean and Graduate Program Assistant Dean and Graduate Program Director Director

Director, SCD SpecializationDirector, SCD SpecializationJeanne.Finch@stonybrook.edu

(631) 444-3167 (631) 444-3167

L2-093 Health Sciences Center, Stony L2-093 Health Sciences Center, Stony Brook, NY 11794-8231 Brook, NY 11794-8231

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