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UB's social work students expand their social awareness and prepare for a career positively impacting individuals, social systems and policies. Our program teaches evidence-based practice with trauma-informed and human rights perspectives. Our students make real-world impacts by engaging in active research through our Buffalo Center for Social Research. These are a few reasons why UB School of Social Work is ranked in the top 10 percent of U.S. schools of social work. 

We offer a variety of elective courses in seated, online and hybrid formats. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available for some MSW elective courses. These options are also available to non-matriculated/non-degree students.

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The Truth About Social-Famous Surgeons: “He Had a Million Followers, So I Thought He Was Good”

In 2004, Anthony Youn, MD, had his first brush with fame — a three-minute spot on Dr. 90210. At the time, he was pursuing a plastic surgery fellowship with his mentor, a star of Dr. 90210’s season one. After the filming, but before the segment aired, Dr. Youn returned home to Detroit, a rookie surgeon launching a fledgling practice. After months of attempting to drum up business the old-fashioned way — “Bringing bagels to family doctors’ offices, giving local talks to the Lions Club, just hoping to get someone to consider me for their doctor,” he recalls — his episode aired. The next day, Dr. Youn booked 14 new consultations. Says the board-certified plastic surgeon, “My practice exploded from there.”

Over the next decade, Dr. Youn split his time between the operating room and TV studios, serving as a medical expert on shows such as The Rachael Ray Show and The Doctors. He then pivoted to social media, well before it was customary for physicians to do so. Still, it wasn’t until 2020, when the pandemic shuttered his practice, that he fully embraced the medium. “I started creating content that wasn’t necessarily meant to entice people to come to my office, but to educate them, and even moreso, to entertain them and supply them a chuckle during a scary time,” he says.

Dr. Youn has since become one of plastic surgery’s most illustrious (and hilarious) social media stars, with more than 8 million followers on TikTok, another million on Instagram, a YouTube channel, and a Snapchat show. His brand of humor is zany and self-deprecating — yet always compassionate — and he’s known to rib other popular doctors in his posts. His mock feud with fellow plastic surgeons Richard Brown and Christian Subbio has gone viral in aesthetics circles.


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The rise of Instagram surgeons

Dr. Youn belongs to a controversial club of “Instagram surgeons”: high-profile doctors who’ve built massive, impassioned followings across several platforms. They share their work, their patients, and their personal lives. They tout their philosophies, techniques, and tricks for recovery. They proselytize about procedures, react to outrageous TikToks, debunk medical myths, connect with patients, and speculate about the work being done in Hollywood. They invite us into their exam rooms and operating rooms. And sometimes…they dance.

Occasionally, this penchant for attention-seeking crosses a line. In July, board-certified plastic surgeon Katharine Roxanne Grawe (“Dr. Roxy”) lost her Ohio medical license after several patients suffered life-altering complications following their surgeries, parts of which had been live streamed on TikTok. Much of the outrage surrounding Grawe’s case has focused on her filming the procedures, but the State Medical Board of Ohio actually revoked her license for “failure to meet standard of care.”

Broadcasting surgery may seem taboo, but it’s entirely legal, assuming the patient has given written consent. And Grawe was hardly a trailblazer in this realm: Remember the rise of the “Snapchat surgeons” in 2016? Nevertheless, when medical problems occur in the setting of a social media performance, the optics are damning.

Unsurprisingly, the term “Instagram doctor” has become mostly pejorative, implying a lack of repute (and often punctuated with an eye roll). While plenty of surgeons defy this stereotype, some do embody it. They’re generally the ones who are wildly famous online yet largely unknown in the field itself, explains Joseph Jericho, a social media marketing director for aesthetic medical professionals in Beverly Hills. (Many doctors now have digital strategists on staff; others hire freelancers, like Jericho, to run their accounts.)

The social media personalities Jericho describes aren’t collaborating with peers or lecturing at plastic surgery meetings. “They wouldn’t even be invited to those conferences,” Jericho says. The most unsavory of the bunch acquired early notoriety by “doing ridiculous things online,” like freestyle rapping over unconscious patients during BBLs or performing breast lifts from behind Swarovski-encrusted sunglasses.

Steven Teitelbaum, MD, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Santa Monica, California, likens these types of physicians to former presidents whose crude antics demean the Oval Office. He believes certain social media-famous surgeons have contributed to an “erosion of decorum” in plastic surgery. “By making it look like a circus, they create fear among serious thinkers considering having surgery,” he says. Dr. Teitelbaum frequently has to reassure patients that the practice of plastic surgery is far less flippant and infinitely more delicate than what the “Brobdingnagian breast implants and rough-looking liposuction” they see online may suggest.

“By making it look like a circus, they create fear among serious thinkers considering having surgery.”

No doubt, “you’re going to have plastic surgeons who embarrass our specialty on social media,” adds board-certified Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Kelly Killeen, MD. The cringe potential climbs as more and more log on. In 2010, only 30% of plastic surgeons reported using social media to advertise their practice. By 2019, that figure had more than doubled. The next year, Jericho says, as TikTok took off, doctors joined in droves, eager to engage during lockdown.

These days, the majority of cosmetic plastic surgeons, particularly those in private practice, are active on one or more platforms. It has almost become a professional requirement. Says Jericho, “I'm now getting contacted by doctors who, years ago, told me they don't need social media. They realize they were wrong.”

The perks of social media fame

Exposure is an obvious boon — and one that can create unexpected rewards. In 2018, the Aesthetic Surgery Journal published a finding that “Google ranking of plastic surgeons values social media presence over academic pedigree and experience.” The analysis shows that doctors with more followers dominate first-page Google search results. This is no small thing: Google is usually the first place people look for plastic surgeons.

Beyond prime billing for their websites, surgeons with a robust following enjoy a bounty of patient referrals via the platforms they frequent. Mike Nayak, MD, a board-certified facial plastic surgeon in St. Louis, calls social media “the new word of mouth.” It’s his richest source of referrals — two-thirds come from Instagram, one-third from Facebook — with the lion’s share flying in from out-of-state or abroad.

Dr. Nayak has seen social media trounce conventional forms of advertising. For nearly a decade, some of his billboards appeared along I-70 in St. Louis, but he recently gave them up. “It didn’t make sense to keep them,” he says. These days, by the time most patients see them, they’re already in town for surgery.

Social media success like Dr. Nayak’s is hard-earned. His Instagram feed is an ever-evolving clearinghouse of compelling info: patient Q&As, recovery journeys, and easy-to-grasp insights on trending treatments. He says he produces it all in-house, devoting around seven to 10 hours a week to content creation, occasionally enlisting his clinical team to help take photos or interview patients. There’s evergreen content too, created not to woo future patients but to serve existing ones by easing post-op anxiety or demo’ing recovery instructions, such as nose taping post-rhinoplasty or exercises to speed healing after eyelid surgery. Instagram is where Dr. Nayak has found his fanbase. He describes his IG following as “the nicest, with the lowest percentage of trolls or keyboard warriors.”

Dr. Killeen prefers TikTok. As she’s ramped up her posting over the past couple of years, she’s seen a dramatic increase in patient inquiries that come from the platform. The quality of referrals she gets through TikTok is on par with those generated by her happiest patients, she says, because these newcomers arrive in her office having a sense of who she is. “They already know me — my personality, what I stand for, how I communicate,” Dr. Killeen explains. “I end up with a bunch of like-minded patients, and there’s a comfort level the first time [we] meet.”

She clicks with Gen Z’ers on TikTok, who have “a consistent desire for information and authenticity,” she says. “They don't like the traditional, wealthy, playboy plastic surgeon.” Rather, they crave camaraderie and interact freely with doctors who seem approachable and unscripted in their videos.

“Google ranking of plastic surgeons values social media presence over academic pedigree and experience.”

Most days, Dr. Killeen notes, “I just pick up my phone and answer people's questions. Or I'm looking a mess right after I get out of the OR, going ‘Oh, my God, I did something cool! Let me explain what happened today.’” Dr. Killeen’s practice, Cassileth Plastic Surgery, employs a social media expert to assist all four surgeons on staff, but she declines those services, choosing to create her own content “quickly and organically.”

Sometimes, through this digital discourse, the teacher becomes the student. “I’m learning from these interactions,” says Dr. Killeen. “I get a window into what people really want to know about procedures, and that helps me be a better doctor.”

Dr. Killeen credits social media with changing the power dynamic between patients and physicians and, above all, humanizing plastic surgeons by showcasing their individuality. Jericho, the social media marketer, urges his clients to post about themselves, not just their work. People are drawn to doctors who “mesh with their personality,” he says. It’s an evidence-based strategy: In a latest cross-sectional study of the top global plastic surgeons on Instagram, personal posts garnered the highest average engagement.

Of course, there’s more than one way to attract followers. The document-your-life-all-the-time approach never felt comfortable for Gary Linkov, MD. The New York City facial plastic surgeon uses his Instagram grid as a gallery for before-and-after photos, but he focuses most of his efforts on his YouTube channel and its 685,000-plus subscribers. Clocking millions of views, his long-form videos are educational, with a non-judgy celebrity spin. Dr. Linkov has done detailed facial analyses of Madonna, Simon Cowell, Michael Jackson, and others, in which he hypothesizes about the procedures they may have had through the years.

“It’s like fancy gossip,” says Dr. Linkov, sort of sheepishly. “You have to be engaging and dress up the information, but I’m not a clown on screen. I have boards to answer to — I always keep that in mind.” (Dr. Linkov is referring to the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, which certifies him in his specialty, and the New York State Medical Board, which licenses him to practice medicine in his chosen state. He’s also careful to adhere to the ethical standards outlined by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, or AAFPRS.)

More than half of Dr. Linkov’s referrals now come from social media. “Maybe 40% of my patients are from New York, but the rest fly in from all over the world,” he says. “It’s all because of YouTube — it’s such a big reach.”

As his social media stock has soared, so too has demand for his services. “To manage the volume of patients,” he recently doubled his prices while narrowing the scope of his practice to the two procedures he’s most passionate about: lip lifts and hair-restoration surgery (which currently start at $11,000 and $16,000, respectively, but are subject to change, Dr. Linkov says). He's also been able to monetize some of his YouTube content through ads that the platform runs within his videos.

“I end up with a bunch of like-minded patients, and there’s a comfort level the first time [we] meet.”

Dr. Youn is similarly compensated by YouTube as well as TikTok, Facebook, and Snapchat. These earnings, which originally went to furloughed employees during the shutdown, now support Dr. Youn’s social habits, which take time away from paying patients. (He’s given up injecting on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons to dedicate more time to his social media pursuits.) Aside from an in-house video producer, who edits his YouTube content, he runs everything himself. “People ask me, ‘How do you have time to do all this?’” he says. “My answer is: ‘I don’t golf.’ My hobby is creating content.” To that end, he spends three weekday afternoons, plus most weekends, overseeing multiple feeds to maintain his social standing.

Meanwhile, Dr. Youn tells me, he knows of other “big-name” plastic surgeons seeking shortcuts to fame by buying followers, likes, and comments — “trying to exhibit they have clout when they really don’t.”

Why some doctors avoid social media

Social media represents only the latest crisis of conscience in the long, fraught history of medical marketing, which dates back to 1847, when the American Medical Association forbade physicians from advertising their practices, declaring it “derogatory to the dignity of the profession.” When laws loosened in 1975, many doctors still considered it gauche to promote their business; the more progressive types took out ads in the yellow pages. In the ’90s, some surgeons launched websites, sparking scandal. In the early aughts, plastic surgery reality shows roused ire for making a spectacle of the speciality. Then came social media, in all its ethical ambiguity.

Some doctors shy away from social, deeming it distasteful. Dr. Teitelbaum is on Instagram, but he rarely posts about surgery or patients. He prefers that people visit his website for an overview of his experience, aesthetic, techniques, and results (he constantly updates his photo gallery with standardized, long-term “afters”). The website, he says, “is thoughtfully organized to be digested as a whole,” like a properly balanced meal. What Instagram offers, in his opinion, is usually more akin to “junk food” — insubstantial, often artificial, sometimes sickening.

There are exceptions, of course. “Many accomplished surgeons have created highly educational social media programs,” Dr. Teitelbaum acknowledges, not wanting to paint his Insta-famous peers with too broad a brush. “My beef is with the surgeons of little accomplishment, who’ve propelled themselves to ‘stardom’ by making misleading posts, some of which denigrate the dignity of the profession through sophomoric humor, dishonest photography, and by falsely inflating their expertise.”

“I’m not a clown on screen. I have boards to answer to — I always keep that in mind.”

Currently, Dr. Teitelbaum doesn’t feel a need to amplify his digital presence, despite the economic incentives, which aren’t lost on him. “I see total unknowns charging exorbitantly high fees,” he says, presumably because they found stardom on Instagram or TikTok. “As with any economic exchange, I believe that whatever an individual charges for non-emergency, elective aesthetic surgery is reasonable,” adds Dr. Teitelbaum. “It just annoys me that a few surgeons whose notoriety is based primarily upon amusing and often misinformative social media posts have climbed to the top of the fee structure.”

He continues, “My career-long assumption had been that high fees would be the realm of surgeons who earned their reputation through bona fide accomplishments in quality care, innovation, and education, but regrettably that notion is largely quixotic.” (Quick context on plastic surgery pricing, which is insanely variable: The going rate for a tummy tuck, including anesthesia and facility fees and maybe a little lipo, ranges from $10,000 to $20,000, but a star surgeon could command upwards of $50,000. A facelift can be had for under $30,000, all-in, but there are Instagram giants charging 10 times that.)

Still, Dr. Teitelbaum contends, plastic surgeons who abstain from the apps may appeal to a certain class of patients, namely those who relish privacy and propriety. Other holdouts say the same. Even Jericho thinks there’s something to this: “It becomes very intriguing when someone doesn’t have an online presence, yet they’re booked out and their results are amazing,” he says.

But the data tells a different story: In a 2023 survey examining patients’ perceptions of aesthetic providers on social media, 41% indicated that a social media presence boosted their desire to visit a doctor; only 9% favored zero presence.

While Melinda Haws, MD, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Nashville and the president of The Aesthetic Society, isn’t anti-social media, she’s not a very active participant, mainly because her “mature” practice doesn’t demand it, she explains. “We’ve been here forever and we’re still booked three months out for consults,” she says. Plus, at 57, “I’m not looking to get busier.”

For other doctors, social media is too time-consuming, or it doesn’t feel authentic, risks patient privacy, or is frowned upon by the university or hospital that signs their paychecks.

But none of these excuses resonate with Rod Rohrich, MD, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Dallas who’s been operating since the ’80s. “You have to be in tune with social media to be a modern plastic surgeon,” he staunchly asserts. He sees it as a duty. “If you’re not on social media and understanding what patients are talking about, then you’re living in the past.”

How social media shifts attitudes about plastic surgery

For better or worse, social media has heightened the public’s acceptance of cosmetic surgery, increasing interest in procedures. Says Jericho, the social media strategist’s objective is to also generate buzz, not just profits. “We’re creating awareness, becoming part of people’s conversations,” he says. In LA, he adds, it’s not unusual to overhear friends discussing famous surgeons’ accounts over coffee or lunch. “They’re like, ‘Oh, my God, did you see Dr. Karam’s post the other day?’ We’re making an impression.”

Doctors strive to do this by dropping medical pearls or hot takes. Controversial courses — Are BBLs really deadly? Is the “liquid facelift” a scam? — are catnip for the scrolling masses. These educational posts have been shown to outperform most other types of plastic surgery content (on TikTok, especially), underscoring the public’s desire to learn about procedures from board-certified plastic surgeons.

“I'm now getting contacted by doctors who, years ago, told me they don't need social media. They realize they were wrong.”

The doctors I interviewed agree that patients today are more knowledgeable and inquisitive than previous generations, courtesy of social media. And research confirms it: In a study published earlier this year in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, researchers from Harvard Medical School determined that social media use appears to “positively impact” plastic surgery patients’ level of “empowerment,” which the authors correlate with more informed decision-making and better health care outcomes and experiences.

In celebrating social media’s upside, we can’t overlook its reputation for unshrouding cosmetic treatments that have long been stigmatized (despite evidence supporting their ability to transform not only appearance but body image, self-esteem, psychosocial well-being, and quality of life). However, when surveying the cosmetic landscape across social media, the objective eye can spot at least as many pitfalls as peaks. The procedural insights shared by surgeons may be biased, reductive, or fueled by an agenda. The patient anecdotes, if they glaze over risks and complications, can seem sugarcoated. The before-and-after pictures tend to be largely cherry-picked and unreliable, notorious for breeding unrealistic expectations and the kind of disappointment that spirals into additional surgery.

“A lot of posts make plastic surgery seem too fun, too colloquial, too simple,” says Dr. Teitelbaum. Indeed, there’s a difference between presenting plastic surgery as acceptable (It’s okay to do this) and portraying it as fashionable (Everybody’s doing it): The first sentiment relieves pressure, but the second applies it. If experts aren’t mindful, their messaging can easily slip from permissive to prescriptive. “My job is not to convince patients into surgery,” adds Dr. Teitelbaum, “but almost to convince them out of it” by encouraging circumspection.

In real life, plastic surgery is a nuanced specialty, propelled by debate and opposing viewpoints. But on social media, where details are edited and distilled, strong, singular opinions are voiced in black-and-white terms. Whether it’s the “best” facelift or the “safest” breast implant, “when you hear someone say something definitively, with that much conviction,” says Dr. Nayak, “it’s got to be true.” Even if it’s not — not entirely, not universally.

During consultations, surgeons are routinely revising and expanding patients’ online learnings — and urging them not to conflate social media status with real expertise. When people see Dr. Rohrich for revision surgery, they often say, “My doctor had a million followers, so I thought he really was good.” Social media stats can supply patients “a false sense of security,” he explains, “lulling them into doing surgery” with mediocre doctors.

This particularly happens when those MDs boast a Taylor Swift-like charisma and legions of adoring fans. “I always worry that patients, especially young women, are going to sign up for something because they want to be part of that glow,” says Dr. Killeen, and not because they have a real concern to make a change. She aims to dim that glow by using TikTok to reveal the unvarnished truth about plastic surgery, including the “negatives,” like hard-to-hide lip lift scars and persistent lumps from too much fat grafting.

So, where’s the line?

Adam Rubinstein, MD, a board-certified Miami plastic surgeon, posts directly from the operating room. He was among the first to Snapchat surgical procedures and prides himself on demystifying plastic surgery for the public. “They need to know what real surgery looks like,” he says, “not a glamorized version of it.”

But not everyone reporting from the OR has noble intentions. Dr. Rubinstein has witnessed the practice “go off the rails and get more risqué and less appropriate” over time, yet he still sees value in publicizing surgical footage “if it’s done with dignity and integrity, with respect for the patient, and with the main purpose being education,” he says. “It’s when you make entertainment the priority, and education secondary, that things start to go sideways.”

Dr. Rubinstein doesn’t live stream his surgeries as Dr. Roxy purportedly did. Instead, his assistant captures key moments of an operation and uploads them a bit later, with patient permission. “Going live at the time of surgery is distracting and less controlled than taking a simple clip to demonstrate what you’re doing,” he says.

As doctors are quick to point out, teaching during surgery, virtually and in-person, has long been an integral part of medical education. But social media has broadened the definition of pupil to include not just students and residents but anyone with an internet connection. Dr. Rubinstein says his patients (and their families) appreciate his on-the-table outtakes for the transparency. Many found him through social media and, ultimately, chose him because they liked how he behaves during surgery — the care he shows, the effort he puts forth.

In the wake of the Dr. Roxy case, though, some are hesitant to post surgical content. “I wouldn’t even suggest it anymore,” says Jericho. “It feels a little too risky.”

But it’s not prohibited by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), The Aesthetic Society, or the AAFPRS, the three professional groups to which most board-certified plastic surgeons belong. Both ASPS and AAFPRS permit live streaming while stressing informed consent and patient privacy. The Aesthetic Society doesn’t officially forbid or condone the trend, but Dr. Haws, its president, asserts that it is potentially hazardous. During surgery, “even the most routine of situations can become critical in a split-second,” she says. “The last thing you need is the distraction of a live stream.”

What role do the various platforms play in governing plastic surgery content? Allure reached out to Meta (which owns Facebook and Instagram), TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube to find out. TikTok did not respond to Allure’s requests for comment. Meta outlines numerous policies restricting the promotion of elective cosmetic surgery via ads, branded content, and organic content, particularly to users under 18. On a broader scale, Meta regulates cosmetic procedures much like it does weight-loss products, in an effort to combat “miraculous claims” and “negative body image.”

Snapchat shares similar guidelines, prohibiting the spread of “harmful, false, or deceptive information, including unsubstantiated medical claims.” The platform also characterizes cosmetic procedures as “sensitive content,” making it “ineligible to be recommended to a large audience.” On Snap, promotional or sponsored posts featuring cosmetic surgery can’t target “anyone under the applicable legal age where the content is being displayed.”

YouTube developed its community guidelines alongside health professionals and other experts "to make sure we are drawing the line in the right place," the company says. It enforces its policies via human review and automated flagging. (In 2020, YouTube launched a health initiative aimed at prioritizing high-quality health content from credible sources, like licensed health care professionals.) It has policies against "certain kinds of medical misinformation" as well as "content that is violent or graphic or shocking," including footage of medical procedures that provides no education or explanation to viewers, according to YouTube.

Surgical footage that would otherwise violate guidelines may stay up if it has educational, documentary, scientific, or artistic context. The platform may apply warnings and age restrictions to such content. Doctors who want to live stream on YouTube must have their channels Verified and be clear of live streaming restrictions for 90 days prior.

While the other platforms also allow the broadcasting of surgery, they may censor images and videos that show blood and naked bodies. Some, like Instagram, flag them as “graphic or violent,” making you click to continue. Others, like TikTok, allow blood in an “educational context.” Accounts that violate nudity rules — by showing female nipples, for instance — may be suspended or have their posts removed or their reach limited.

Now more than ever, social media platforms seem to be cracking down on before-and-after photos, particularly those featuring the results of breast and body procedures. A number of surgeons say they’ve recently been penalized for such posts. Aiming to avoid detection, some are abandoning standardized clinical photos — which have long been used to document and analyze surgical outcomes — in favor of patient selfies and immediate “after” shots taken in the operating room. This is just one factor contributing to a dramatic surge in unorthodox and deceptive images online, which Allure will investigate in part two of this series.


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Social Work, M.S.W. in Kansas City

Saint Louis University’s Master of Social Work program in Kansas City offers the opportunity for students to earn an M.S.W. from a highly ranked and internationally known program without the challenges associated with relocation.

Program Highlights

  • In SLU's hybrid model, approximately 60% of the program is taught online. The remaining courses are offered in a face-to-face format, including practicum planning and field seminar courses. In-person courses take place at Avila University, located in Kansas City, Missouri.
  • SLU faculty integrate innovative classroom activities with community-based practice. An on-site fieldwork coordinator will assist students in securing meaningful, local fieldwork placements.
  • Students can specialize in the clinical concentration or the community and organization concentration.
  • Courses can be taken on a full-time or part-time basis, and students who already have their bachelor's degree in social work can accelerate their studies in the advanced standing program. 
  • Students without a bachelor's degree in social work enter the foundation program. 

This M.S.W program prepares students in the Jesuit tradition to be advanced practitioners of Social Work, acting as agents of change to promote individual and societal well-being.

Both SLU and Avila were founded on the Catholic tradition of educating students who seek a higher purpose and a greater good. Our students learn and live social work and engage in service by committing to serve humankind with compassion.  

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Accreditation 

The baccalaureate social work program at Saint Louis University has been continuously accredited since 1974. The Master of Social Work program at Saint Louis University has been continuously accredited since 1930.

Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
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Phone: 703-683-8080 

Saint Louis University’s applied behavior analysis program is currently a Verified Course Sequence (VCS). Students who graduate from the Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis program will have completed all requirements necessary to sit for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) exam.

  1. Graduates will be able to demonstrate ethical and professional behavior.
  2. Graduates will be able to engage in diversity and difference in practice.
  3. Graduates will be able to advance human rights and social, economic and environmental justice.
  4. Graduates will be able to engage in practice-informed research and research-informed practice.
  5. Graduates will be able to engage in policy practice to advance social and economic well-being and to deliver effective social work services.
  6. Graduates will be able to engage with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities. 
  7. Graduates will be able to assess individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities. 
  8. Graduates will be able to intervene with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities.
  9. Graduates will be able to evaluate practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities. 

M.S.W. Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes

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CFSW NAFC Certified Forensic Social Worker

Exam Details:
- Number of Questions: The number of questions in the CFSW (NAFC Certified Forensic Social Worker) exam can vary depending on the specific certification program. Typically, the exam consists of multiple-choice questions or a combination of multiple-choice and essay questions. The exact number of questions may range from 100 to 200.

- Time: The duration of the exam can vary depending on the program or organization offering the certification. Generally, candidates are provided with a set time limit to complete the exam, which can range from 2 to 4 hours. It is advisable to refer to the specific guidelines provided by the certifying organization for accurate information regarding the exam duration.

Course Outline:
The CFSW certification program aims to equip social workers with specialized knowledge and skills in the field of forensic social work. While the specific course outline may vary depending on the certification program, the following courses are typically covered:

1. Introduction to Forensic Social Work:
- Overview of forensic social work as a specialization
- Roles and responsibilities of forensic social workers
- Ethical considerations and professional standards in forensic social work

2. Legal Systems and Procedures:
- Familiarity with the legal system, including criminal and civil proceedings
- Understanding of legal terminology and documentation
- Knowledge of court processes and procedures

3. Assessment and Evaluation:
- Conducting forensic assessments and evaluations
- Forensic interviewing techniques
- Identification and evaluation of risk factors

4. Forensic Mental Health:
- Understanding the intersection of mental health and the legal system
- Assessment and treatment of individuals with mental health issues involved in legal matters
- Competency evaluations and mental health evaluations for legal purposes

5. Child Welfare and Family Law:
- Child protection and custody issues in the legal system
- Understanding child welfare laws and regulations
- Assessing and addressing family dynamics and issues related to child welfare cases

6. Domestic Violence and Victim Advocacy:
- Understanding the dynamics of domestic violence
- Providing support and advocacy for victims of domestic violence
- Collaborating with law enforcement and legal professionals in domestic violence cases

7. Substance Abuse and Forensic Populations:
- Assessment and treatment of individuals with substance abuse issues in legal settings
- Understanding the impact of substance abuse on criminal behavior
- Collaborating with treatment providers and legal professionals in addressing substance abuse issues

Exam Objectives:
The objectives of the CFSW exam typically include:

1. Assessing Knowledge and Competence: Evaluate the candidate's understanding of forensic social work concepts, theories, and practices.

2. Testing Applied Skills: Assess the candidate's ability to apply forensic social work principles to real-world scenarios, including conducting assessments, making recommendations, and collaborating with legal professionals.

3. Evaluating Ethical Decision-Making: Assess the candidate's understanding of ethical considerations and professional standards in forensic social work and their ability to make ethical decisions in challenging situations.

4. Certifying Forensic Social Work Competencies: Provide a recognized certification for individuals who demonstrate their competence and expertise in forensic social work, indicating their ability to work effectively in legal and forensic settings.

Exam Syllabus:
The specific exam syllabus for the CFSW may vary depending on the certifying organization or program. However, the following courses are typically included:

1. Forensic Social Work Foundations:
- Introduction to forensic social work
- Legal systems and procedures
- Ethical considerations in forensic social work

2. Assessment and Evaluation:
- Forensic assessment techniques
- Risk assessment and management
- Forensic interviewing skills

3. Legal and Court Systems:
- Criminal and civil legal processes
- Courtroom procedures and protocols
- Understanding legal terminology and documentation

4. Forensic Mental Health:
- Interface of mental health and the legal system
- Competency evaluations and forensic mental health assessments
- Treatment and intervention for individuals with mental health issues involved in legal matters

5. Child Welfare and Family Law:
- Child protection and custody issues
- Family law regulations and procedures
- Assessment and intervention in child welfare cases

6. Domestic Violence and Victim Advocacy:
- Dynamics of domestic violence
- Support and advocacy for victims
- Collaborating with legal and law enforcement professionals in domestic violence cases

7. Substance Abuse and Forensic Populations:
- Substance abuse assessment and treatment in legal settings
- Relationship between substance abuse and criminal behavior
- Collaboration with treatment providers and legal professionals

It is important to note that the specific courses and depth of coverage may vary based on the certifying organization or program offering the CFSW certification. Candidates should refer to the official guidelines and materials provided by the certifying body for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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Question: 253
A client discloses information to a social worker about domestic violence within
the home. Several times it has involved the injury of their child. At a court
proceeding, this is shared as circumstantial evidence. The client is angry with the
social service agency and declares her confidentiality was violated. The
administrator looks at the case and determines:
A. The information should have been forwarded to administration
B. The social worker should never have disclosed this information
C. The social worker acted appropriately considering the danger
D. The social worker wanted to make a bigger case out of the proceedings
Answer: C
Considering the danger to the child, the social worker acted appropriately.
Question: 254
A social worker is taking part in an interdisciplinary team meeting. During the
course of determining the well-being of a client, ethical concerns become an
issue. One of the team members openly displays a problem with the clients
ethnic background, and this leads to negativity towards decisions being made.
What should the social worker do?
A. Discuss various religions and their beliefs
B. Base all decisions on the religious beliefs of the client
C. Try to resolve the disagreement through appropriate channels
D. Walk out of the meeting until the team member changes her mind
Answer: C
Professional and ethical obligations should be clearly established pertaining to the
NASW Code of Ethics. Administration may be contacted to rectify a situation
within an interdisciplinary meeting when there are ethical concerns. Social
workers should participate in decisions that affect the well-being of a client by
drawing on experiences, values and perspectives.
Question: 255
A social worker is providing services for a client whosuffered years of sexual
abuse by a guardian. There is very little rapport, and the professional understands
the challenges ahead. What needs to be established before therapy can be
successful?
A. Completion of a thorough assessment
B. Foundation based on a trusting relationship
C. Interaction with the perpetrator
D. Intimate relationship
Answer: B
Before therapy can be successful, an intimate relationship must be established. A
relationship in social work is defined as a beginning and end with human
encounters between twoor more people.
Question: 256
A social worker providing services for an elderly woman helps by doing her
grocery shopping every week. The client is unable to leave her home and
purchase provisions on her own, but she receives food assistance through the
Department of Health and Human Services. Every Friday the social worker takes
the womans assistance card and her list of groceries to the local store. A
colleague observes the social worker buying items on her own list as well. At the
cash register, the professional only provides the elderly womans assistance card.
What should the colleague do next?
A. Tell the elderly woman what has been happening
B. Report the actions to the NASW Code of Ethics Board
C. Notify the professionals supervisor
D. Discuss the problem with the social worker
Answer: D
The colleague needs to discuss the problem first with the social worker. If the
issue is not rectified, then administration needs to be contacted. All professionals
should pursue measures to prevent, discourage, expose or correct unethical
conduct. Social workers need to be aware of the standards and policies for
professionalism.
Question: 257
Social workers empower individuals to function effectively through personal
growth and development. They provide advocacy and education to help end
oppression and promote self-determination. What do professionals strive to
uphold for their clientele?
A. Self-worth
B. Rights and Responsibilities
C. Legislation
D. Legal action
Answer: B
Individuals have a right and responsibility to participate in society, working
toward a common good. When these rights are protected, a healthy community
can be achieved. Everyone has a right to options necessary for human decency.
Clientele have responsibilities to society, community and family.
Question: 258
Social workers engage in organized action to Excellerate working conditions and
services to clients. Injustice related to unemployment, inhumane labor practices
and workers rights is challenged. What principle do professionals adhere to in
regards to the basic rights of workers?
A. Appropriate labor practices
B. Non-discriminatory employment
C. Womens rights
D. Dignity and rights of workers
Answer: D
The dignity of work and the rights of workers often take a backseat to
marketplace profit. Individuals are not present to serve the economy. The basic
rights of workers must be respected in the manner of fair wages, private property,
union membership and economic initiative.
Question: 259
One of the principles professionals adhere to in the promotion of social justice is
the advocacy for basic human needs. Social workers pursue change on behalf of
individuals to expand opportunity and choice. What group of people should be
considered top priority?
A. Children under the age of 6
B. Poor and vulnerable individuals
C. Women
D. Non-majority ethnic groups
Answer: B
Poor and vulnerable people within society are characterized by extreme divisions
between them and the rich. Professionals strive to promote economic, social,
political and cultural values compatible with social justice. Change is advocated
on behalf of the vulnerable and oppressed to address poverty, discrimination and
unemployment.
Question: 260
Governance structures are imperative to promote human rights, dignity and the
common good. Lower levels of government insure self-determination and
empowerment. Higher levels provide leadership and set policies. What is the
social workers role?
A. Engagement in social and political action
B. Social workers are advised to not get involved
C. Government action is denied by the NASW Code of Ethics
D. Advise clients to take political action
Answer: A
Professionals take part in social and political action in an effort to promote
equality, expand opportunity, challenge injustice and empower others.
Individuals, families and groups should be urged to participate in governance
structures at all varying levels.
Question: 261
Social workers empower clients and groups to promote social justice. Human
dignity requires that all individuals be assured a minimum level of what within
the community?
A. Socialization
B. Employment
C. Participation
D. Government
Answer: C
It is the ultimate injustice for individuals or groups to be unfairly excluded from
community participation. Social workers empower clients to influence social
policies and gain equal access to resources.
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Thinking About Getting Your MSW? 

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of others?  Do you seek a deeper sense of meaning and purpose in life?  Or perhaps you've been thinking about making a career change and want to do something that will have a meaningful impact in the world.  If so, we welcome you to join us on the path of becoming a professional social worker.

Please explore the links below to learn more about the exciting career options that are available to you, why the University of Wyoming Division of Social Work is a great choice for where to get your MSW, and how to apply to our MSW program.


The Mission of the MSW program:

Guided by the ethics, values, scholarly inquiry, and practice principles of the social work profession, the mission of the University of Wyoming's Division of Social Work is to educate and prepare students to become effective, ethical, and competent advanced generalist social workers by providing quality learning opportunities for leadership in promotion of social, economic and environmental justice for diverse populations in the state of Wyoming, nationally, and internationally.

Goals of the MSW program: 

  • Educate students for "frontier" advanced generalist (MSW) social work practice that is especially relevant to frontier and rural communities;
  • Infuse the concepts of social, economic, and environmental justice, grounded in a commitment to human rights and critical thinking, across the curriculum;
  • Provide students with opportunities to engage in meaningful professional relationships, interprofessional collaboration, and professional development;
  • Create avenues for faculty and student participation in innovative research and scholarship;
  • Provide opportunities for involvement in policy advocacy and social action at the local, state, and national levels;
  • Engage students in the development of practice skills through community-based work with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities; and
  • Facilitate learning opportunities to enhance student awareness of diverse cultures and develop the ability to practice in an increasingly globalized society.

Apply to the MSW Program

Apply to the MSW Program: Applications Accepted for Summer 2024 (Full-Time and Part-Time Options).

DUE DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2023


COMPLETED APPLICATIONS RECEIVED BY THAT DATE WILL RECEIVE FULL CONSIDERATION. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THAT DATE MAY BE REVIEWED ON A SPACE-AVAILABLE BASIS.

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Social work licensing requirements
Alabama Meets None LMSW LCSW* (additional requirements apply - check with state board) Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners
Alaska Meets None LMSW LCSW* (additional requirements apply - check with state board) Alaska Board of Social Work Examiners
Arizona Meets None LMSW LCSW* (additional requirements apply - check with state board) Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners
Arkansas Meets None LMSW LCSW* (additional requirements apply - check with state board) Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board
California Meets California does not require licensure to practice social work outside of clinical practice. ASW* (additional requirements apply - check with state board) LCSW* (additional requirements apply - check with state board) California Board of Behavioral Sciences
Colorado Meets None LSW LCSW* (additional requirements apply - check with state board) Colorado State Board of Social Work Examiners
Connecticut Meets None LMSW LCSW* (additional requirements apply - check with state board) Connecticut State Department of Public Health
District of Columbia Meets None LGSW LISW* (additional requirements apply - check with state board) LICSW* (additional requirements apply - check with state board) DC Health
Delaware Meets None LMSW LCSW* (additional requirements apply - check with state board) Delaware Board of Social Work Examiners
Florida Meets Florida does not require licensure for social work practice outside of clinical practice. The University of Nevada, Reno MSW program does not meet the requirements for LCSW licensure in Florida. CMSW* (additional requirements apply - check with state board) LCSW* (additional requirements apply - check with state board) RCSWI* (additional requirements apply - check with state board) Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
Georgia Meets None LMSW LCSW* (additional requirements apply - check with state board) Georgia Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage & Family Therapists
Guam Meets None LMSW LCSW* (additional requirements apply - check with state board) Guam Board of Social Work
Hawaii Meets None LSW LCSW* (additional requirements apply - check with state board) Hawaii Professional & Vocational Licensing Division Social Worker Program
Idaho Meets None LMSW LCSW* (additional requirements apply - check with state board) Idaho Board of Social Work Examiners
Illinois Meets None LSW LCSW* (additional requirements apply - check with state board) State of Illinois - Social Work
Indiana Meets None LSW LCSW* (additional requirements apply - check with state board) Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services
Iowa Meets None LMSW LISW* (additional requirements apply - check with state board) Iowa Board of Social Work
Kansas Meets None LMSW LSCSW* (additional requirements apply - check with state board) Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board
Kentucky Meets None CSW LCSW* (additional requirements apply - check with state board) Kentucky Board of Social Work
Louisiana Meets None CSW/LMSW LCSW* (additional requirements apply - check with state board) Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners
Maine Meets None LMSW LCSW* (additional requirements apply - check with state board) Maine State Board of Social Worker Licensure
Maryland Meets None LMSW LCSW* (additional requirements apply check with state board) LCSW-C* (additional requirements apply - check with state board) Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners
Massachusetts Meets None LCSW LICSW* (additional requirements apply - check with state board) Massachusetts Board of Registration of Social Workers
Michigan Meets None LMSW - limited LMSW* (additional requirements apply - check with state board) Michigan Board of Social Workers
Minnesota Meets None LGSW LISW* (additional requirements apply - check with state board) LCSW* (additional requirements apply - check with state board) Minnesota Board of Social Work
Mississippi Meets None LMSW LCSW* (additional requirements apply - check with state board) Mississippi Board of Examiners for Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists
Missouri Meets None LMSW LCSW* (additional requirements apply - check with state board) Missouri Committee for Social Workers
Montana Meets None LMSW candidate LMSW* (additional requirements apply - check with state board) LCSW candidate* (additional requirements apply - check with state board) LCSW* (additional requirements apply - check with state board) Montana Board of Behavioral Health
Nebraska Meets None CSW CMSW* (additional requirements apply - check with state board) PCMSW* (additional requirements apply - check with state board) LIMHP* (additional requirements apply - check with state board) Nebraska Mental Health and Social Work Practice
Nevada Meets None LMSW LISW* (Additional course work/training req.- check with state board) LCSW* (Additional coursework/training req. - check with state board) State of Nevada Board of Examiners for Social Workers
New Hampshire Meets New Hampshire does not require licensure for social work practice outside of clinical practice. LICSW* (additional requirements apply - check with state board) New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice
New Jersey Meets None LSW LCSW* (additional requirements apply - check with state board) New Jersey State Board of Social Work Examiners
New Mexico Meets None LMSW LCSW* (additional requirements apply - check with state board) LISW* (additional requirements apply - check with state board) New Mexico Social Work Examiners
New York Meets None LMSW* (additional requirements apply - check with state board) LCSW* (additional requirements apply - check with state board) New York Social Work
North Carolina Meets None CMSW LCSW* (additional requirements apply - check with state board) CSWM* (additional requirements apply - check with state board) North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board
North Dakota Meets None LMSW LCSW* (additional requirements apply - check with state board) North Dakota Board of Social Work Examined
Northern Mariana Islands Has not been determined
Ohio Meets None LSW LISW* (additional coursework/training req. - check with state board) Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board
Oklahoma Meets None LMSW LSW* (additional requirements apply - check with state board) LCSW* (additional requirements apply - check with state board) LSW-Adm* (additional requirements apply - check with state board) Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers
Oregon Meets None LMSW LCSW* (additional requirements apply - check with state board) Oregon Board of Licensed Social Workers
Pennsylvania Meets None LMSW LCSW* (additional requirements apply - check with state board) Pennsylvania Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors
Rhode Island Meets None LCSW LISW* (additional requirements apply - check with state board) State of Rhode Island Department of Health: Social Work Licensing
Puerto Rico Meets None LSW* (additional requirements apply - check with state board) Puerto Rico Professional Social Workers
South Carolina Meets None LMSW LISW-CP* (additional requirements apply - check with state board) LISW-AP* (additional requirements apply- check with state board) South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners
South Dakota Meets None CSW CSW-PIP* (additional requirements apply - check with state board) South Dakota Department of Social Services
Tennessee Meets None LMSW LCSW* (additional requirements apply - check with state board) LAPSW* (additional requirements apply - check with state board) Tennessee Department of Health Board of Social Workers
Texas Meets None LMSW LCSW* (additional requirements apply - check with state board) Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners
US Virgin Islands Meets None CSW CISW* (additional requirements apply - check with state board) Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands Board Certification Social Workers
Utah Meets None CSW LCSW* (additional requirements apply- check with state board) Utah Department of Commerce Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing
Vermont Meets None LMSW LICSW* (additional requirements apply - check with state board) Vermont Office of Professional Regulation: Social Workers
Virginia Meets None LMSW LCSW* (additional requirements apply - check with state board) Virginia Department of Health Professions Board of Social Work
Washington Meets None AAICSW LASW* (additional requirements apply - check with state board) LICSW* (additional requirements apply - check with state board) Washington State Department of Health Social Worker and Social Worker Associate
West Virginia Meets None LGSW LCSW* (additional requirements apply - check with state board) LICSW* (additional requirements apply - check with state board) West Virginia Board of Social Work
Wisconsin Meets None APSW ISW* (additional requirements apply - check with stateboard) State of Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services - Social Worker
Wyoming Meets None PCSW LCSW* (additional requirements apply - check with state board) Wyoming Mental Health Professions Licensing Board
SWRK 5702 Social Policy 3
SWRK 5725 Human Behavior & the Social Environment 3
SWRK 5750 Social Work Practice with Individuals, Families, & Groups 3
SWRK 5751 Social Work Practice with Communities & Organizations 3
SWRK 5819 Foundation Integrative Practice Seminar 1
SWRK 5841 Master of Social Work Foundation Practicum 2
SWRK 5700 Values & Ethics in Social Work 3
SWRK 5707 Policy Practice for Social Justice 3
Total Credits 48

Clinical Concentration

SWRK 5708 Research and Evaluation in Social Work Practice 3
SWRK 5733 Advanced Clinical Practice with Individuals 3
SWRK 5736 Advanced Clinical Practice with Families and Groups 3
SWRK 5762 Diagnosis & Assessment in Clinical Practice 3
SWRK 5820 Integrative Practice Seminar 1
SWRK 5842 Clinical Practicum I 2
SWRK 5843 Clinical Practicum II 3

*

Total Credits 27

Community and Organization Concentration

SWRK 5708 Research and Evaluation in Social Work Practice 3
SWRK 5721 Community Theory & Practice 3
SWRK 5785 Organizational & Program Planning 3
SWRK 5820 Integrative Practice Seminar 1
SWRK 5832 Community & Organization Practicum I 2
SWRK 5833 Community & Organization Practicum II 3

*

Total Credits 27

Continuation Standards

Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 in all graduate/professional courses.

Roadmaps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.  

Courses and milestones designated as critical (marked with !) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation. Transfer credit may change the roadmap.

This roadmap should not be used in the place of regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor/mentor each semester. Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.

Clinical Concentration (Full-Time) 

Plan of Study Grid
Year One
Fall
SWRK 5725 Human Behavior & the Social Environment 3
SWRK 5750 Social Work Practice with Individuals, Families, & Groups 3
  Credits 6
Spring
SWRK 5702 Social Policy 3
SWRK 5751 Social Work Practice with Communities & Organizations 3
3
  Credits 9
Summer
SWRK 5707 Policy Practice for Social Justice 3
SWRK 5819 Foundation Integrative Practice Seminar 1
SWRK 5841 Master of Social Work Foundation Practicum 1 2
  Credits 6
Year Two
Fall
SWRK 5736 Advanced Clinical Practice with Families and Groups 3
SWRK 5708 Research and Evaluation in Social Work Practice 3
3
  Credits 9
Spring
SWRK 5733 Advanced Clinical Practice with Individuals 3 3
SWRK 5762 Diagnosis & Assessment in Clinical Practice 4 3
SWRK 5820 Integrative Practice Seminar 1
SWRK 5842 Clinical Practicum I 2 2
  Credits 9
Summer
SWRK 5700 Values & Ethics in Social Work 3
SWRK 5843 Clinical Practicum II 3
3
  Credits 9
  Total Credits 48

Clinical Concentration (Part-Time)

Plan of Study Grid
Year One
Fall
SWRK 5725 Human Behavior & the Social Environment 3
SWRK 5750 Social Work Practice with Individuals, Families, & Groups 3
  Credits 6
Spring
SWRK 5702 Social Policy 3
SWRK 5751 Social Work Practice with Communities & Organizations 3
  Credits 6
Summer
SWRK 5707 Policy Practice for Social Justice 3
SWRK 5841 Master of Social Work Foundation Practicum 1 2
SWRK 5819 Foundation Integrative Practice Seminar 1
  Credits 6
Year Two
Fall
SWRK 5736 Advanced Clinical Practice with Families and Groups 3
SWRK 5708 Research and Evaluation in Social Work Practice 3
  Credits 6
Spring
SWRK 5762 Diagnosis & Assessment in Clinical Practice 5 3
2 3
  Credits 6
Summer
SWRK 5700 Values & Ethics in Social Work 3
3
  Credits 6
Year Three
Fall
SWRK 5733 Advanced Clinical Practice with Individuals 4 3
SWRK 5820 Integrative Practice Seminar 1
SWRK 5842 Clinical Practicum I 3 2
  Credits 6
Spring
SWRK 5843 Clinical Practicum II 3
3
  Credits 6
  Total Credits 48

Community and Organization Concentration (Full-Time)

Plan of Study Grid
Year One
Fall
SWRK 5725 Human Behavior & the Social Environment 3
SWRK 5750 Social Work Practice with Individuals, Families, & Groups 3
  Credits 6
Spring
SWRK 5702 Social Policy 3
SWRK 5751 Social Work Practice with Communities & Organizations 3
3
  Credits 9
Summer
SWRK 5707 Policy Practice for Social Justice 3
SWRK 5819 Foundation Integrative Practice Seminar 1
SWRK 5841 Master of Social Work Foundation Practicum 1 2
  Credits 6
Year Two
Fall
SWRK 5708 Research and Evaluation in Social Work Practice 3
SWRK 5785 Organizational & Program Planning 3
3
  Credits 9
Spring
SWRK 5721 Community Theory & Practice 3
SWRK 5820 Integrative Practice Seminar 1
SWRK 5832 Community & Organization Practicum I 2 2
3
  Credits 9
Summer
SWRK 5700 Values & Ethics in Social Work 3
SWRK 5833 Community & Organization Practicum II 3
3
  Credits 9
  Total Credits 48

Community and Organization Concentration (Part-Time)

Plan of Study Grid
Year One
Fall
SWRK 5725 Human Behavior & the Social Environment 3
SWRK 5750 Social Work Practice with Individuals, Families, & Groups 3
  Credits 6
Spring
SWRK 5702 Social Policy 3
SWRK 5751 Social Work Practice with Communities & Organizations 3
  Credits 6
Summer
SWRK 5707 Policy Practice for Social Justice 3
SWRK 5819 Foundation Integrative Practice Seminar 1
SWRK 5841 Master of Social Work Foundation Practicum 1 2
  Credits 6
Year Two
Fall
SWRK 5785 Organizational & Program Planning 3
3 3
  Credits 6
Spring
SWRK 5721 Community Theory & Practice 3
3
  Credits 6
Summer
SWRK 5700 Values & Ethics in Social Work 3
3
  Credits 6
Year Three
Fall
SWRK 5708 Research and Evaluation in Social Work Practice 3
SWRK 5820 Integrative Practice Seminar 1
SWRK 5832 Community & Organization Practicum I 2 2
  Credits 6
Spring
SWRK 5833 Community & Organization Practicum II 3
3
  Credits 6
  Total Credits 48
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Career confusion? Overwhelmed by toxic people? Organizationally challenged? Faced with life transitions? Grief? Substance abuse? Depression? Anxiety? Emotional hurdles are no fun and finding the right person to resolve them can be challenging. Marci is licensed by the State of Florida and a Nationally Certified Counselor. She uses a Cognitive Behavioral Approach to therapy for adults ages 18 and up. She also facilitates intensive outpatient groups (IOP) and chemical dependency groups.

Career confusion? Overwhelmed by toxic people? Organizationally challenged? Faced with life transitions? Grief? Substance abuse? Depression? Anxiety? Emotional hurdles are no fun and finding the right person to resolve them can be challenging. Marci is licensed by the State of Florida and a Nationally Certified Counselor. She uses a Cognitive Behavioral Approach to therapy for adults ages 18 and up. She also facilitates intensive outpatient groups (IOP) and chemical dependency groups.

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Counseling certified of Central Florida

Trauma, Anxiety, ADD, ADHD, Autism, Grief

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We specialize in helping children, teens, adults, couples, & families overcome trauma (including PTSD, grief/loss, victim/witness recovery); anxiety (including OCD, panic, phobias); depression; self-harm; educational & homeschool challenges; neurodevelopmental disorders (including ADD/ADHD, Asperger's/ASD); pre-marital & marital counseling; sexual & intimacy issues; pregnancy-related challenges; medical diagnoses (including debilitating, chronic, terminal illnesses); separation/single parenting/co-parenting challenges; divorce recovery; blended family challenges; legal stressors; eldercare stressors; & life adjustments.

We specialize in helping children, teens, adults, couples, & families overcome trauma (including PTSD, grief/loss, victim/witness recovery); anxiety (including OCD, panic, phobias); depression; self-harm; educational & homeschool challenges; neurodevelopmental disorders (including ADD/ADHD, Asperger's/ASD); pre-marital & marital counseling; sexual & intimacy issues; pregnancy-related challenges; medical diagnoses (including debilitating, chronic, terminal illnesses); separation/single parenting/co-parenting challenges; divorce recovery; blended family challenges; legal stressors; eldercare stressors; & life adjustments.

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Laura Lyn Stewart

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMHC

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Laura has a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in counseling psychology. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida and has over 25 years of experience in the behavioral health field. Laura is trained in cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing and EMDR. Her specialty is working with adults with substance use disorders and the dually diagnosed.

Laura has a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in counseling psychology. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida and has over 25 years of experience in the behavioral health field. Laura is trained in cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing and EMDR. Her specialty is working with adults with substance use disorders and the dually diagnosed.

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Counseling & Relationship Institute

Marriage & Family Therapist, EdD, LMFT, FQCS, CCMHC, NCC

Verified

It has been my pleasure to help adolescents to older adults. My clients often include people dealing with troubling relationship issues, pre-marriage and marriage concerns, marital affairs, stress, anxiety and depression. Many also come to help identify and resolve the issues holding them back from getting in to strong intimate relationships. The conversations fall apart and they don't know the skills for having successful conversations about difficult topics. Depression and anxiety are the most frequent symptoms motivating clients to pursue psychotherapy. Other issues include, parenting, self-control, low self-esteem, sense of emptiness/ stagnation and creative blocks.

It has been my pleasure to help adolescents to older adults. My clients often include people dealing with troubling relationship issues, pre-marriage and marriage concerns, marital affairs, stress, anxiety and depression. Many also come to help identify and resolve the issues holding them back from getting in to strong intimate relationships. The conversations fall apart and they don't know the skills for having successful conversations about difficult topics. Depression and anxiety are the most frequent symptoms motivating clients to pursue psychotherapy. Other issues include, parenting, self-control, low self-esteem, sense of emptiness/ stagnation and creative blocks.

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Dr. Jennifer Rodriguez

Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD

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Dr. Rodriguez earned her master’s and doctorate degrees in Clinical Psychology from the American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University – San Francisco Bay Area. She completed her internship at the Portia Bell Hume Center for Behavior Health and Training, a community mental health clinic in Northern California. She completed rotations in both the school-based early intervention program and the intensive-integrated community outpatient program. She implements a number of therapeutic techniques in therapy based on the needs of the client. Treatment modalities include psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy.

Dr. Rodriguez earned her master’s and doctorate degrees in Clinical Psychology from the American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University – San Francisco Bay Area. She completed her internship at the Portia Bell Hume Center for Behavior Health and Training, a community mental health clinic in Northern California. She completed rotations in both the school-based early intervention program and the intensive-integrated community outpatient program. She implements a number of therapeutic techniques in therapy based on the needs of the client. Treatment modalities include psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy.

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Lucas Olan

Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, RMHCI

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Lucas Mario Olan, RMHCI Lucas Mario Olan is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern in Florida who has been practicing since 2021. He has a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Lucas believes in a client-centered approach rooted in psychoeducation. In his free time, Lucas enjoys playing musical instruments, involvement in faith community, and family time with his wife and child.

Lucas Mario Olan, RMHCI Lucas Mario Olan is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern in Florida who has been practicing since 2021. He has a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Lucas believes in a client-centered approach rooted in psychoeducation. In his free time, Lucas enjoys playing musical instruments, involvement in faith community, and family time with his wife and child.

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Matthew Bubalo

Counselor, MA, LMHC

Verified

Not accepting new clients

Many challenges my clients face, whether young or old, lead them to believe they cannot make changes in their lives. As a therapist, I help empower you to break out of these unhealthy patterns. I love helping people move from a place of depression and anxiety toward a foundation of hopefulness.

Many challenges my clients face, whether young or old, lead them to believe they cannot make changes in their lives. As a therapist, I help empower you to break out of these unhealthy patterns. I love helping people move from a place of depression and anxiety toward a foundation of hopefulness.

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Eric Olin

Are you looking for techniques and strategies to Excellerate your quality of life and reduce distress? Struggling with emotions, behavior, or self image issues that cause suffering? Counseling is a fantastic path to emotional and cognitive optimization for many people. Additionally, mental, emotional, and physical health all impact one another so it is helpful to examine their interaction in order to holistically understand a person and their experience.

Are you looking for techniques and strategies to Excellerate your quality of life and reduce distress? Struggling with emotions, behavior, or self image issues that cause suffering? Counseling is a fantastic path to emotional and cognitive optimization for many people. Additionally, mental, emotional, and physical health all impact one another so it is helpful to examine their interaction in order to holistically understand a person and their experience.

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Jeremiah Simmons

Counselor, LMHC, PhD, MA, MDiv, QS

Finding the right counselor is indeed an important step to helping you move in the right direction towards health. As a counselor, I see myself not as someone who has all of life's answers but rather as someone who can walk with you on the journey towards achieving your own goals of health. This collaborative process involves working together to help you grow and overcome the issues that are blocking the roads of life. I enjoy working with a broad range of patients and my areas of focus include, Depression, Anxiety, Couples and Marital Counseling, Familial Relationships, Addictions, Sexuality, Identity Issues and Adjustment Disorders.

Finding the right counselor is indeed an important step to helping you move in the right direction towards health. As a counselor, I see myself not as someone who has all of life's answers but rather as someone who can walk with you on the journey towards achieving your own goals of health. This collaborative process involves working together to help you grow and overcome the issues that are blocking the roads of life. I enjoy working with a broad range of patients and my areas of focus include, Depression, Anxiety, Couples and Marital Counseling, Familial Relationships, Addictions, Sexuality, Identity Issues and Adjustment Disorders.

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Jenna Burton

Counselor, MA, LMHC

Verified

Maitland, FL 32751  (Online Only)

Depression, anxiety, and adjustment problems can impact all areas of your and your child's life by disrupting your (or a loved one's) social life, impeding your career, and causing stress, panic, fear based or poor decisions, eating and sleep issues. You may have thoughts like I’m not good enough, I’m a failure, or I can’t handle it. EMDR recognizes how the brain and body are interconnected and that healthy relationships are the key to reaching more of your own potential, impacting the people around you in a more constructive way, thus creating healthier families, healthier workplaces, and a healthier world.

Depression, anxiety, and adjustment problems can impact all areas of your and your child's life by disrupting your (or a loved one's) social life, impeding your career, and causing stress, panic, fear based or poor decisions, eating and sleep issues. You may have thoughts like I’m not good enough, I’m a failure, or I can’t handle it. EMDR recognizes how the brain and body are interconnected and that healthy relationships are the key to reaching more of your own potential, impacting the people around you in a more constructive way, thus creating healthier families, healthier workplaces, and a healthier world.

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Jill Hecker

Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC

Verified

If you're struggling with drugs or alcohol, Orlando Recovery (Advanced Recovery Solutions) is here to help. If you have addiction and a mental health issue, we welcome you to treatment as well. We will work with you to help you find the motivation you need to help you reach your goals. We offer medication assisted therapy also!

If you're struggling with drugs or alcohol, Orlando Recovery (Advanced Recovery Solutions) is here to help. If you have addiction and a mental health issue, we welcome you to treatment as well. We will work with you to help you find the motivation you need to help you reach your goals. We offer medication assisted therapy also!

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Beth DiGuiseppi

Beth has over 40 years experience providing therapy to children and adults, couples and families. Cognitive behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, building communication skills and , developing a healthy support system are key components of her therapy sessions. She also is a Certified Employee Assistance Professional and has expertise in workplace issues.

Beth has over 40 years experience providing therapy to children and adults, couples and families. Cognitive behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, building communication skills and , developing a healthy support system are key components of her therapy sessions. She also is a Certified Employee Assistance Professional and has expertise in workplace issues.

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Briana E. Lewis

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, QS

Verified

What a great day for change! Especially now, during these uncomfortable times. I would be so honored to have the opportunity to work in partnership with you in overcoming life's hurdles. My practice is geared towards working with those that struggle with depression, severe anxiety, and trauma. I work with young professionals and millennial women that are struggling with balancing their career and personal goals. I completely understand the difficulty in deciding to seek help and I'm so happy that you've made the choice to feel better! Let's work together to address your needs, obstacles, and achieve your goals, together.

What a great day for change! Especially now, during these uncomfortable times. I would be so honored to have the opportunity to work in partnership with you in overcoming life's hurdles. My practice is geared towards working with those that struggle with depression, severe anxiety, and trauma. I work with young professionals and millennial women that are struggling with balancing their career and personal goals. I completely understand the difficulty in deciding to seek help and I'm so happy that you've made the choice to feel better! Let's work together to address your needs, obstacles, and achieve your goals, together.

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Sunshine Senior Counseling Beth Davalos MSW, LCSW

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RPT-S, LCSW-S

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NOW accepting new clients as of 11/01/2023. Sunshine Senior Counseling is a group practice of 12 clinicians that specialize in working with adults in a variety of living settings and private homes. Our therapists have expertise working in areas of grief, depression, anxiety, loneliness, life transitions, mental illness, trauma, early-stage Dementia & Alzheimer’s, as well as with caregivers. Iam the Clinical Director at Sunshine Counseling with over 30 years of experience working with seniors, adults, children, and teens. I love my work and strive to provide a caring & uplifting environment in which our clients can heal and grow.

NOW accepting new clients as of 11/01/2023. Sunshine Senior Counseling is a group practice of 12 clinicians that specialize in working with adults in a variety of living settings and private homes. Our therapists have expertise working in areas of grief, depression, anxiety, loneliness, life transitions, mental illness, trauma, early-stage Dementia & Alzheimer’s, as well as with caregivers. Iam the Clinical Director at Sunshine Counseling with over 30 years of experience working with seniors, adults, children, and teens. I love my work and strive to provide a caring & uplifting environment in which our clients can heal and grow.

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William Patrick Brennan

Counselor, LMHC, CAP

Verified

Your first one half hour phone consultation with me is free. You deserve the opportunity to explore your situation with a trained professional before you decide to access psychotherapy. My style is relaxed and compassionate. I believe psychotherapy can be a fun and interesting adventure. I assist my clients to achieve the goals they set for themselves as soon as possible. I help my clients tap their creativity in meeting the challenges they face. My experience is that people are more resilient than they know. My clients are empowered to discover and use their strengths to transform their lives

Your first one half hour phone consultation with me is free. You deserve the opportunity to explore your situation with a trained professional before you decide to access psychotherapy. My style is relaxed and compassionate. I believe psychotherapy can be a fun and interesting adventure. I assist my clients to achieve the goals they set for themselves as soon as possible. I help my clients tap their creativity in meeting the challenges they face. My experience is that people are more resilient than they know. My clients are empowered to discover and use their strengths to transform their lives

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Alyssa Westervelt

Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern, RCSWI

Verified

Life can be overwhelming, even hopeless and our emotions can be hard to control at times. Knowing what to do during these times is difficult and taking this next step for counseling can be frightening. It is my goal to provide a safe environment for clients to develop the skills necessary and coping strategies to manage their distress and promote emotional intelligence and regulation skills so that they can have a life worth living. Together, we can process difficult emotions and situations to maximize your skills and achieve your goals.

Life can be overwhelming, even hopeless and our emotions can be hard to control at times. Knowing what to do during these times is difficult and taking this next step for counseling can be frightening. It is my goal to provide a safe environment for clients to develop the skills necessary and coping strategies to manage their distress and promote emotional intelligence and regulation skills so that they can have a life worth living. Together, we can process difficult emotions and situations to maximize your skills and achieve your goals.


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Bipolar Disorder Therapists

What is the most successful approach to treating bipolar disorder?

Living with bipolar disorder can be challenging, and a number of therapies have been found effective in providing support to patients as they gain the skills to understand and manage the disorder. Family-focused therapy is often helpful for children and teens (the majority of cases develop before age 19); it aims to minimize mood cycling by improving family communication and reducing conflict. It also helps young people navigate the developmental challenges the disorder can create. Cognitive and behavioral therapy (CBT) and variants such as Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)help patients manage the thoughts and feelings that influence bipolar mood swings as well as develop specific behavioral strategies to counteract them.

What happens in therapy for bipolar disorder?

Because the patterns of mood switching and its triggers differ for each person and can change over time, mood tracking or monitoring becomes a basic way patients learn about the nature of their condition. One of the most common features of therapy is finding a workable method of mood monitoring, in which patients track their daily activities and rate their moods, then use the findings to adjust routines accordingly. Patients learn ways of handling the many stresses that arise in life so that they do not trigger mood swings.


What kinds of problems does therapy help with?

Like many other mental health disorders, BPD is heavily influenced by stress; therapy provides skills for coping with stressors of all kinds. Therapy is extremely important for helping individuals identify the situations that may trigger mood switching, so that mood swings can be prevented. Therapy may especially target recognition of the early stages of mood change so that they can be managed. In addition, therapy helps patients deal with the significant amount of turbulence the disorder can create in relationships and in work life.


What is the goal of therapy for bipolar disorder?

Therapy helps patients set up their lives to maintain stability so that their mood isn’t constantly threatened by daily events. Perhaps the first task of therapy is to educate people about the nature of the disorder. At the same time, a primary goal of therapy is to enhance adherence to drug treatment. Extended periods of mood stability can prompt patients to discontinue medication, triggering relapse, while the early phases of manic episodes can feel so energizing that patients stop medication, ushering in full-blown mania and the altered self-perception that can lead to destructive behaviors. Another major goal of therapy is to understand one’s mood patterns so as to minimize both the frequency and intensity of mood cycling.


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Overall employment of social workers is projected to grow 11 percent from 2018 to 2028, much faster than the average for all occupations, with the highest demand in healthcare, mental health and substance abuse areas. Majoring in social work provides students with many opportunities. Social workers provide the bulk of mental health services in the US.

BSW graduates are employed in family service agencies, child welfare organizations, nursing homes, criminal justice agencies, and schools to name just a few. Clients may consist of individuals, families, groups, organizations or communities.

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