2022/2023 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Social Work
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OFFICE: Hepner Hall 119
TELEPHONE: 619-594-6865
Accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
Faculty
Director: Min, Jong Won, Professor of Social Work, Director (BSW Yonsei University; MSW University of Calgary; Ph.D. University of California Los Angeles)
Associate Director: Fuentes, Dahlia, Lecturer (B.S., University of California, Los Angeles; M.S.W., M.P.H., San Diego State University; Ph.D., University of Southern California)
Tenured and Tenure-Track Faculty:
Garrett, Mario D., Professor of Social Work (B.S., University of East London, United Kingdom; Ph.D., University of Bath, United Kingdom)
Min, Jong Won, Professor of Social Work, Director (BSW Yonsei University; MSW University of Calgary; Ph.D. University of California Los Angeles)
Ko, Eunjeong, Professor of Social Work (B.A., Catholic University of Daegu, South Korea; M.S., Hunter College of The City University of New York; Ph.D., University of Kansas; L.C.S.W.)
Zuñiga, Maria L., Professor of Social Work (B.A., University of Michigan; M.P.I.A., University of California, San Diego; Ph.D., San Diego State University and University of California, San Diego)
Li, Yawen, Associate Professor of Social Work (B.A., Yunnan University, China; M.S.W., The University of Hong Kong; Ph.D., University of Southern California)
Pitpitan, Eileen V., Associate Professor of Social Work (B.A., University of California, Los Angeles; M.A., Ph.D., University of Connecticut)
Rasmussen, Lucinda A., Associate Professor of Social Work (B.S., Brigham Young University; M.S.W., Ph.D., University of Utah; L.C.S.W.)
Ciro, Dianne, Assistant Professor of Social Work (B.A., State University of New York, Binghamton; M.S., Columbia University; Ph.D., Hunter College; L.C.S.W.)
Dunkerley, Stacy, Assistant Professor of Social Work (B.S., Kansas State University; M.S.W., Wichita State University; Ph.D., University of Kansas)
Ebor, Megan. Assistant Professor of Social Work (B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles)
Keeney, Adrianne, Assistant Professor of Social Work (B.A.,M.S.W., Eastern Washington University; Ph.D., Colorado State University)
Nedjat-Haiem, Frances, Assistant Professor of Social Work (B.A., California State University, Long Beach; M.S.W., University of California, Los Angeles; Ph.D., University of Southern California; L.C.S.W.)
Urada, Lianne, Assistant Professor of Social Work (B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles; L.C.S.W.)
Willner, Lauren, Assistant Professor of Social Work (B.A. New York University; MSW, University of Pennsylvania; Ph.D. University of California, Los Angeles)
Additional Faculty:
Engstrom, David W., Professor of Social Work, Emeritus (B.A., Wesleyan University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Chicago)
Lecturers:
Barragán, Silvia A., L.C.S.W., Social Work
Brazzel, Paul. M.S.W., L.C.S.W., Social Work
Cosio, Jennifer M., M.S.W., Social Work
Fuentes, Dahlia., Ph.D., M.S.W., M.P.H., Social Work
Hernandez, Amalia., M.S.W., Social Work
Lee, Amanda S., M.S.W., L.C.S.W., Social Work
Siegel, Marci W., M.S.W., L.C.S.W., Social Work
Strohauer, Tamara., M.S.W., Social Work
Emeritus:
Ajemian, James A., Ph.D., 1970-1998, Assistant Professor of Social Work
Archuletta, Kim Y., M.S.W., L.C.S.W., 2005-2018, Lecturer in Social Work
Baily, Kamilla U., M.S.W., 1966-1977, Associate Professor of Social Work
Butler, Harry, Ph.D., L.C.S.W., 1975-1990, Professor of Social Work
Carrilio, Terry E., Ph.D., L.C.S.W., 2002-2007, Assistant Professor of Social Work
Daly, Donna, Ed.D., (2007-2015) Associate Dean of College of Health and Human Services; 2004-2006 Lecturer in Social Work
Davis, Inger P., Ph.D., 1977-1996, Professor of Social Work
Dean, Alfred, Ph.D., 1985-2000, Professor of Social Work
DeGennaro, Maria R., Ph.D., 1980-2008, Professor of Social Work
Finnegan, Daniel J., Ph.D., Associate Professor of Social Work
Griffin, Ronald W., Ph.D., L.C.S.W., 1967-2001, Professor of Social Work
Guidry, Rosalind, Ph.D., 1970-1989, Associate Professor of Social Work
Harbert, Anita S., Ph.D., 1979-2008, Professor of Social Work
Harris, Olita D., 1979-2013, Associate Dean, College of Health and Human Services; Associate Professor of Social Work
Haworth, Glenn O., D.S.W., 1966-1987, Professor of Social Work
Hohman, Melinda M., Ph.D., 1995-2018, Professor of Social Work
Hughes, Margaret J., Ph.D., 1997-2004, Associate Professor of Social Work
Ishikawa, Wesley H., D.S.W., 1969-1988, Professor of Social Work
Jones, Loring P., D.S.W., 1989-2017, Professor of Social Work
Kahn, Marion J., M.S., 1967-1983, Professor of Social Work
Kelley, Joseph B., D.S.W., under contract 1968-1969; 1970-1998, Professor of Social Work
Landsverk, John A., Ph.D., 1990-2004, Professor of Social Work
Mathiesen, Sally G., Ph.D., 2002-2019, Professor of Social Work
Packard, Thomas R., D.S.W., 1983-2016, Professor of Social Work
Raymer, Paul H., M.S.W., under contract 1969-70; 1970-1995, Assistant Professor of Social Work
Reilly, Thomas F., D.P.A., 2008-2014, Professor of Social Work
Sardiñas, Maria, M.S.W., L.C.S.W., 1968-1989, Lecturer in Social Work
Shillington, Audrey M., Ph.D., 1997-2012, Professor of Social Work
Siman, Alan E., Ph.D., 1974-2002, Associate Professor of Social Work
Stanford, E. Percil, Ph.D., 1973-2001, Albert W. Johnson Distinguished Professor of Social Work
Sucato, Vincent, Ph.D., 1974-2003, Assistant Professor of Social Work
Valle, Juan Ramon, Ph.D., 1974-1996, Professor of Social Work
Woodruff, Susan I., Ph.D., 2008-2018, Professor of Social Work
Undergraduate Information
Social Work
The Major
The profession of social work is deeply committed to the relief of human distress and inequality, and to the assistance of people in the meeting of their social, psychological, and economic needs. The social work major prepares graduates who function effectively as entry-level professionals in beginning social work practice with client systems of various sizes and types; who demonstrate sensitivity to the diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural mix of the Southern California border region and are able to work effectively in a variety of roles in a range of agencies to meet the needs of the region’s varied communities; who understand and use social work values and ethics throughout their professional practice; who can identify, evaluate and apply existing research evidence to guide their practice decision-making; who understand the contexts and purposes of social work practice, the changing nature of those contexts, and the nature and the dynamics of organizational behavior; and who are committed to lifelong professional growth and learning.
The social work major is designed to apply to a wide variety of social work practice settings. Preparatory coursework for the major includes a basis in the liberal arts and sciences. The upper division curriculum is intensive, encompassing coursework in cultural pluralism, human behavior, social policy, social work practice, and social work research. Required field experience is an integral part of the program.
The B.A. degree prepares students for immediate employment in those social work positions which do not require graduate level preparation, as well as providing the foundation for graduate study.
Retention Policy
The College of Health and Human Services expects that all social work majors will make reasonable academic progress towards the degree. Social work premajors who have completed major preparatory courses, earned 60 units, but have less than a 2.70 GPA may be removed from the premajor and placed in undeclared.
Impacted Program
The social work major is an impacted program. To be admitted to the social work major, students must meet the following criteria:
- Complete 21 to 23 units with a minimum GPA of 2.50 and a grade of C (2.0) or better: SWORK 110 , SWORK 120 ; BIOL 100 , BIOL 101 , BIOL 204 , or BIOL 261 ; ECON 101 or ECON 102 ; PSY 101 ; SOC 101 ; PSY 280 or SOC 201 or STAT 250 . These courses cannot be taken for credit/no credit (Cr/NC);
- Complete a minimum of 60 transferable semester units;
- Have a cumulative GPA of 2.70 or better;
- To be admitted to the specialization in community corrections case management, students must, in addition to satisfying the criteria above, be a declared social work major, have an overall GPA of 3.0 or better, be able to pass a background check, and submit an approved application to the undergraduate coordinator.
To complete the major, students must fulfill the degree requirements for the major described in the catalog in effect at the time they are accepted into the premajor at SDSU (assuming continuous enrollment).
Major Academic Plans (MAPs)
Visit http://www.sdsu.edu/mymap for the recommended courses needed to fulfill your major requirements. The MAPs website was created to help students navigate the course requirements for their majors and to identify which General Education course will also fulfill a major preparation course requirement.
Graduate Information
Admission to Graduate Study
Students applying for admission should electronically submit the university application available at http://www.calstate.edu/apply along with the application fee.
All applicants must submit admissions materials separately to SDSU Graduate Admissions and to the School of Social Work.
Graduate Admissions
The following materials should be submitted as a complete package directly to:
Graduate Admissions
Enrollment Services
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA 92182-7416
- Official transcripts (in sealed envelopes or electronically) from all postsecondary institutions attended;
- Students who attended SDSU need only submit transcripts for work completed since last attendance.
- Students with international coursework must submit both the official transcript and proof of degree. If documents are in a language other than English, they must be accompanied by a certified English translation.
- English language score, if medium of instruction was in a language other than English (http://www.ets.org SDSU institution code 4682).
Master of Social Work Degree
The following admissions materials must be submitted electronically:
- Department application;
- Letters of recommendation;
- Personal statement.
For information regarding the admissions process, visit the school website at http://socialwork.sdsu.edu.
Master of Social Work Degree and Juris Doctor Degree
The following admissions materials must be submitted electronically:
- Department application;
- Letters of recommendation;
- Personal statement;
- Contact the Office of Admissions at California Western School of Law at 619-525-1463 for a separate application.
For information regarding the admissions process, visit the school website at http://socialwork.sdsu.edu.
Master of Social Work Degree and Master of Public Health Degree
The following admissions materials must be submitted electronically:
- Department application;
- Personal statement;
- Three letters of recommendation.
For information regarding the admissions process, visit the school website at http://socialwork.sdsu.edu.
Students must also complete the SOPHAS application found on the public health website at https://publichealth.sdsu.edu/programs/mph/admissions-mph-ms. Applications for the concurrent program are reviewed by the School of Public Health and School of Social Work.
Section II. Doctoral Program
Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Interdisciplinary Research on Substance Use
General Information
The School of Social Work at San Diego State University and the Division of Infectious Diseases and Global Public Health at the University of California, San Diego, offer a joint doctoral program in interdisciplinary research on substance use. This program is designed to prepare the next generation of leaders in substance use research with the knowledge and skills to improve health and develop substance use interventions, policies, and programs that are relevant to impacted populations and reduce suffering related to addiction and substance use.
The program focuses on interdisciplinary approaches to address the use and misuse of substances and the social and health consequences of such use and related policies. Interdisciplinary training opportunities draw from a variety of disciplines including anthropology, economics, global health, Latin American studies, neuroscience, pharmacology, political science, psychology and psychiatry, public health, and social work. The program includes a prevention research orientation focusing on the development and evaluation of disease prevention and health promotion recommendations and public health policies and programs. A harm reduction research perspective is emphasized to reduce health problems associated with drug use and co-occurring disorders. Students acquire advanced skills and knowledge in these areas, building on a solid foundation of current and emerging theory, research methods, and analytic approaches related to scientific and cultural understanding of substance use and related problems. Using a socio-ecological perspective, students will gain critical understanding of the etiology and epidemiology of substance use, and its related problems, as well as the effectiveness of interventions, policies, and programs designed to ameliorate such problems. Graduates of the program will be prepared to take leadership roles in areas such as academics, clinical practice, governmental and non-governmental agencies, policy, and research.
Admission to the Degree Curriculum
Applicants must hold a master’s degree from an accredited (U.S. or equivalent) college or university from a related social/behavioral science or professional program (e.g., social work, public health, psychology, sociology, anthropology, economics). It is expected that applicants will have minimum grade point averages of 3.2 (undergraduate) and 3.5 (graduate) or better, and sufficient research experience (e.g., peer-reviewed publication record, prior coursework in graduate-level statistics, and research methodology) to successfully complete degree requirements in a timely manner. Students who speak English as a second language will be required to demonstrate proficiency in spoken and written English through the TOEFL examination, TOEFL scores must be submitted to SDSU, Institution Code 4682, http://www.ets.org. The GRE is optional for the Joint Doctoral Program. For information regarding the admissions process, visit the program website at https://chhs.sdsu.edu/irsu/.
Imperial Valley
In cooperation with the San Diego campus, SDSU Imperial Valley and the School of Social Work offer the Master of Social Work (MSW) program. The program accepts students every three years and is run as a cohort. The focus is direct practice/clinical practice in the areas of children/youth/families, health/aging, and mental health. The SDSU-IV program includes summer classes and two years of internship (total of 60 units).
For more information, visit the SDSU School of Social Work website at http://socialwork.sdsu.edu or contact Ernie L. Zuñiga, site/field coordinator and field education faculty, SDSU School of Social Work, 760-768-5526 or ezuniga@sdsu.edu.
Programs- Interdisciplinary Research on Substance Use, Ph.D.
- Pupil Personnel Services Credential
- Social Work Administration Advanced Certificate
- Social Work Minor
- Social Work, Administration and Community Development, M.S.W.
- Social Work, B.A. in Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Social Work, Direct Practice, M.S.W.
- Social Work, Direct Practice/EC-TEaMH, M.S.W.
- Social Work, M.S.W./J.D.
- Social Work, Specialization in Community Corrections Case Management, B.A. in Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Social Work, Specialization in Environmental Social Work and Community Engagement, B.A. in Liberal Arts and Sciences
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