MSW On/Off-the-Ground Cohort Model

Description

MSW On/Off-the-Ground Cohort Model

Complete Implementation Framework for Advanced Social Work Education Across All Practice Settings

What This Resource Contains

This comprehensive implementation guide provides everything needed to establish or transform a Master of Social Work (MSW) program using an innovative on/off-the-ground cohort delivery model. The framework addresses the complete educational infrastructure—from advanced practice requirements through budget planning—for institutions seeking to prepare advanced practitioners for diverse career pathways while maintaining CASWE-ACFTS accreditation standards.

Core Content Included

Complete MSW Program Architecture:

• 8 fully-developed core courses (24 credit hours)
• 2 field practicum courses OR thesis option (6 credit hours / 450+ hours)
• 2 specialized courses OR 2 elective courses (6 credit hours)
• 3-semester sequenced delivery model (full-time) or 6-semester (part-time)
• 96+ weekly module topics with integrated learning objectives
• Complete alignment with CASWE-ACFTS 2021 EPAS standards
• Optional alignment with professional registration requirements (BCCSW, BCACC RCC)

Five Integrated Learning Streams:

1. Advanced Foundations – Identity, Assessment, and Ethical Practice (2 courses)
   • Developing Self: Personality Theories, Human Development, and Clinical Social Work Research
   • Diagnosis and Assessment: Psychopathology and Critical-Social Work Practice
2. Psychotherapy and Professional Practice (2 courses)
   • Designing Solutions: Clinical Psychotherapy and Critical Social Work Practice
   • Defining Ethics: Professional Ethics and Social Change in Critical-Clinical Social Work Practice
3. Advanced Research, Policy and Systemic Inquiry (2 courses)
   • Dismantling Oppression: Critical AOAP Counselling Theories and Macro Social Work Research
   • Doing Justice: AOAP Social Policy for Diverse Populations
4. Practicum and Applied Learning / Thesis (2 courses)
   • Delivering Results: Practicum / Thesis Seminar (Winter semester)
   • Dreaming Impact: Practicum / Thesis Seminar (Summer semester)
5. Critical Practice Options – Relational Therapies or Specialized Electives (2 courses)
   • Option A (Therapy-Focused):
     • Deepening Connections: Family Therapy, Theory, and Critical Clinical AOAP Social Work Practice
     • Driving Change: Group Therapy, Theory, and Critical-Clinical AOAP Social Work Practice
   • Option B (Elective-Focused):
     • Independent Study 1 / Elective 1
     • Independent Study 2 / Elective 2

Implementation Infrastructure Provided

Pedagogical Framework:

• Dr. Kondrashov’s “Glider” Effectiveness Model
• Universal Design Framework for Higher Education
• Social GRACES Framework integration across all courses
• A+ Service Delivery Model (11 quality dimensions)
• Community Advisory Board (CAB) structures for each course

Delivery Flexibility:

• On-the-ground (100% in-person) specifications
• Blended (percentage continuum) specifications
• High-tech cohort (in-person with remote access) specifications
• 100% online specifications
• Hybrid-flexible (HyFlex) specifications
• Comparison tables with resource requirements for each model

Professional Practice Alignment:

• Course frameworks applicable to diverse practice settings (micro, mezzo, macro)
• Optional mapping to professional registration requirements for those seeking specialized credentials
• Documentation templates adaptable to various career pathways
• Flexibility for students pursuing policy, community practice, direct practice, or research careers

Financial Planning:

• Zero-sum budget model ($282,100 balanced budget for 20 students)
• Revenue projections (tuition, program fees, practicum fees)
• Expense breakdowns (faculty costs, support staff, infrastructure)
• Per-student cost analysis ($14,030 total program cost)
• Instructor compensation guidelines ($10,000 per course)
• Suggested tuition structures

Institutional Support Requirements:

• Technology infrastructure needs
• Classroom space requirements
• Library and accessibility services integration
• Student support services (field coordination, academic counseling, mental health services)
• Faculty support needs (instructional design, pedagogical consultation, technology integration)

Why This Model Transforms MSW Education

The Access and Flexibility Gap This Model Addresses

Traditional MSW programs create barriers across all practice areas:

• Geographic barriers: Advanced MSW training concentrated in urban centers excludes practitioners serving rural/remote communities across all practice settings
• Financial barriers: Relocating for full-time study excludes working professionals in child welfare, community development, policy, healthcare, education, and other fields
• Practice integration barriers: Programs separated from community practice limit real-world application across micro, mezzo, and macro settings
• Specialization barriers: Generic programs don’t prepare graduates for specific career pathways OR overly specialized programs limit career flexibility
• Career advancement barriers: Experienced BSW practitioners lack accessible pathways to MSW credentials while maintaining employment

These barriers don’t just limit access—they create workforce shortages across all social work practice areas and delay career advancement for experienced practitioners seeking advanced education.

How the On/Off-the-Ground Model Removes Barriers

Geographic Flexibility Across All Practice Settings:

• Advanced MSW accessible to practitioners in child welfare, healthcare, education, community organizations, government, policy, research
• Field placements occur locally in students’ existing practice areas
• Synchronous online options connect isolated practitioners with cohort support
• No relocation costs or displacement from existing employment

Practice Integration Across Career Pathways:

• Students continue employment in their current practice settings (direct service, policy, administration, research, education)
• Immediate application of coursework to current work across all levels of practice
• Field placements can occur in students’ existing workplaces (with appropriate structure)
• Skills transfer directly to daily practice in diverse settings

Dual Pathway Options Supporting Career Diversity:

• Therapy-Focused Route: For students pursuing therapeutic practice, mental health, or counselling-oriented roles
• Elective-Focused Route: Allows specialization in policy, community practice, administration, research, program development, education, or other areas
• Flexibility supports diverse career goals within single cohort
• Students can pursue professional registration if desired, but it’s not the program’s singular focus

Advanced Standing for BSW Graduates:

• Streamlined 1-year program (3 terms full-time) for BSW holders
• Focused on advanced practice across all settings (not foundational content)
• Accelerated pathway to leadership roles for BSW social workers in any practice area

The Cohort Advantage Across Practice Settings

Unlike isolated online learning or traditional residential programs, this model centers professional community across all practice areas:

Professional Peer Learning Community:

• Students from diverse practice settings (child welfare, healthcare, policy, community development, education, justice, Indigenous services)
• Shared case discussions and ethical dilemmas from multiple practice contexts
• Cross-sector perspectives enrich understanding of systemic issues
• Lasting professional networks for post-graduation collaboration

Supervision Integration Across Practice Areas:

• Faculty provide advanced practice supervision across micro, mezzo, macro contexts
• Field supervisors from diverse settings integrated into cohort learning
• Community Advisory Boards include practitioners from multiple sectors as mentors
• Supervision relationships support diverse career pathways

Community-Grounded Practice:

• Community Advisory Boards ensure relevance across practice contexts
• Field placements address community-identified needs across sectors
• Students become advanced practitioners in their home communities
• Reduces brain drain of MSW-level practitioners from underserved regions

Cross-Institutional Applicability

This framework serves diverse institutional contexts and career preparation goals:

Universities Seeking to Establish New MSW Programs

What You Receive:

• Complete curriculum architecture meeting CASWE-ACFTS standards
• All 13 EPAS learning objectives addressed across course sequence
• Field education structure with 450+ hour practicum requirements
• Flexible course frameworks applicable across practice settings
• Accreditation-ready course descriptions and learning outcomes
• Community engagement infrastructure through CAB model

Implementation Advantages:

• Proven curriculum sequence refined over 20 years of MSW teaching across diverse practice settings
• Pre-designed courses reduce startup time from 4-5 years to 18-24 months
• Financial sustainability model demonstrates fiscal viability
• Dual pathway design attracts broader student demographic across practice interests

Existing MSW Programs Seeking Flexibility and Access

What You Receive:

• Blended/online delivery models maintaining rigorous advanced practice education
• Models for integrating diverse practice settings into single cohort
• Frameworks for serving working practitioners across sectors
• Community Advisory Board structures bringing diverse practice wisdom

Transformation Opportunities:

• Expand to underserved regions through off-the-ground delivery
• Serve working practitioners seeking career advancement across all fields
• Integrate micro, mezzo, macro practice more effectively
• Strengthen connections between academic program and diverse practice communities

Programs Seeking Specialized Options Within Flexible Framework

What You Receive:

• Core courses applicable to all MSW students regardless of practice focus
• Option A pathway for students pursuing therapeutic/counselling practice
• Option B pathway for students pursuing policy, community, administration, research, or other specializations
• Flexibility for students to customize based on career goals
• Optional alignment with professional registration requirements for those pursuing specialized credentials

Specialization Advantages:

• Single program serves diverse student career interests
• Students benefit from cross-sector peer learning
• No need for multiple specialized MSW streams
• Career flexibility built into program design

Indigenous-Focused or Community-Based Programs

What You Receive:

• Decolonization explicitly centered across all courses
• Indigenous knowledge systems integrated throughout (not isolated to specific courses)
• Community Advisory Board structures honoring local governance
• Flexibility for Elders, Knowledge Keepers as instructors across practice areas
• Cultural safety and trauma-informed practice throughout

Cultural Alignment:

• Social GRACES framework acknowledges colonialism’s impacts across all practice settings
• Two-Eyed Seeing approach applicable to therapeutic, policy, community, and research practice
• Students remain in community while pursuing advanced training
• Program serves community capacity-building goals across sectors

International Adaptation

What You Receive:

• Framework adaptable to diverse national social work contexts
• Flexible to local professional standards and practice requirements
• Models for integrating local practice wisdom across sectors
• Community-university partnership structures transcending geography

Global Applicability:

• On/off-the-ground delivery enables international cohorts
• Social GRACES framework applies across cultural contexts
• Anti-oppressive approach translates internationally across practice settings
• Community Advisory Boards honor local practice knowledge systems

What is NOT Included

This resource provides structural frameworks and course architectures. It does NOT include:

Discipline-Specific Course Materials:

• Detailed reading lists or textbook selections
• Pre-written lecture content or demonstration videos
• Case study libraries or simulation scenarios
• Assessment rubrics or evaluation tools
• Student handouts or worksheets

Practice-Specific Resources:

• Standardized assessment instruments or tools
• Intervention protocol manuals
• Supervision contracts or evaluation forms specific to practice areas
• Documentation templates for specific practice settings
• Professional portfolio templates

Institutional Policies:

• Admission requirements or suitability screening
• Field placement liability agreements
• Professional suitability policies
• Fitness-to-practice procedures
• Emergency protocols

Registration Application Materials:

• Completed professional registration forms
• Registration pathway application packages
• Supervision verification templates
• Portfolio documentation for specific registration bodies

Technology Platforms:

• Learning management system licenses
• Video conferencing platforms
• Supervision recording/review systems
• Specialized software for practice areas
• Case management systems

Why This Approach?

Each institution requires:

• Different practice orientations: Therapeutic vs. community development vs. policy vs. research emphasis
• Unique community contexts: Urban integrated services vs. rural generalist practice vs. Indigenous community-led services
• Varied student populations: Recent BSW graduates vs. mature practitioners vs. career changers from diverse fields
• Distinct career preparation goals: Some students pursue specialized credentials, others pursue leadership in existing fields
• Specific practice resources: Varies dramatically by institutional focus and regional context

Content must be contextualized to your specific institutional reality and student career preparation needs to maximize relevance and employment outcomes.

Additional Services Available from Dr. Kondrashov

Custom Course Development for Your Institution

Comprehensive Adaptation Services Include:

Institution-Specific Course Guides:

• Reading lists from literature appropriate to your practice focus areas
• Case vignettes reflecting your regional practice contexts
• Assessment tools aligned to your program outcomes
• Practice activities suited to your technology infrastructure and practice settings
• LMS integration with field supervision systems
• Alignment with your institutional policies

Career Pathway Development:

• Mapping courses to diverse career preparation goals
• Optional professional registration documentation (if relevant to your context)
• Field placement partnership development across sectors
• Supervision training for field instructors in diverse settings
• Career counseling integration for students with varied goals

Faculty Development:

• Training in teaching advanced practice skills across delivery modes
• Supervision of diverse student practice across sectors
• Anti-oppressive pedagogy across practice areas
• Teaching across cultural contexts
• Integrating practice wisdom from multiple sectors

Dr. Kondrashov’s MSW Program Development Experience:

Over 20 years of MSW curriculum development and teaching across diverse practice settings:

• Wilfrid Laurier University Online MSW Program – Social Work Research, Social Work with Individuals
• Dalhousie University Online MSW Program – Social Work Research, Social Policy, International Social Work, Community Social Change, Field Seminars
• University of Manitoba including Inner City Social Work Program, Aboriginal Social Work Program (AFP)
• Field supervision of MSW students across diverse practice settings: hospitals, child welfare, community organizations, policy offices, Indigenous communities, schools, justice programs, housing initiatives, mental health services

This breadth enables realistic adaptation to diverse career preparation contexts and practice settings.

The Customization Process

1. Institutional & Career Pathway Assessment (4-6 weeks)
   • Understanding your program goals and practice emphasis areas
   • Analyzing your student demographics and career preparation needs
   • Reviewing your existing resources and field placement capacity
   • Identifying regional employment contexts and workforce needs
   • Determining if professional registration alignment is relevant
2. Curriculum Contextualization (12-16 weeks)
   • Adapting course descriptions to your institutional language and practice focus
   • Selecting literature from your preferred practice areas
   • Developing assessments appropriate to your student career goals
   • Creating practice activities for your delivery context
   • Designing supervision structures for on/off-the-ground delivery
3. Career Pathway Design (6-10 weeks)
   • Mapping courses to diverse employment outcomes
   • Creating optional professional registration support (if relevant)
   • Developing field placement frameworks across sectors
   • Designing career-specific competency frameworks
   • Building flexibility for varied student goals
4. Faculty & Supervisor Preparation (Ongoing)
   • Training instructors in advanced practice teaching for blended delivery
   • Developing course-specific instructor guides
   • Creating supervision training for field instructors across sectors
   • Providing consultation during initial cohort
   • Supporting diverse career preparation processes
5. Implementation Support (First cohort)
   • Troubleshooting teaching challenges across practice areas
   • Student feedback integration
   • Field supervision quality assurance across settings
   • Employment outcome tracking
   • Program evaluation and continuous improvement

Investment for Custom Development:

Customization is quoted separately based on institutional scope, career pathway diversity, and implementation timelines. Contact Dr. Kondrashov for consultation and proposal development.

Price Justification: $19,999 CAD

Understanding the Investment

What $19,999 Provides:

Complete MSW Program Infrastructure:

• 8 core courses (24 credit hours)
• 2 practicum/thesis courses (6 credit hours)
• 2 specialized/elective courses
• = 12 complete course architectures
• $1,667 per course framework ($19,999 ÷ 12)

Supporting Implementation Resources:

• 96+ weekly module outlines with learning objectives
• 5 coherent learning stream progressions
• Complete CASWE-ACFTS EPAS alignment
• Optional professional registration alignment frameworks
• 5 delivery model specifications (in-person, blended, high-tech, online, HyFlex)
• Financial sustainability model with zero-sum budget
• Pedagogical frameworks and quality assurance models
• Community Advisory Board structures with diverse practitioner engagement
• Universal Design for Learning integration

The Development Investment Behind This Framework

20 Years of MSW Curriculum Refinement:

• MSW teaching across multiple universities (Wilfrid Laurier, Dalhousie, University of Manitoba)
• Course development across research, policy, community practice, direct practice
• Field supervision across diverse settings (hospitals, child welfare, community organizations, policy offices, Indigenous services, schools, justice programs)
• Online MSW program delivery expertise

Evidence-Informed Continuous Improvement:

• MSW student feedback integration over two decades
• Field instructor collaboration across sectors
• Accreditation review refinement (CASWE-ACFTS)
• Community Advisory Board pilot testing across practice contexts
• Integration of contemporary practice developments

Time-to-Market Value:

• Typical MSW curriculum development: 300-400 hours per course
• 12 courses × 350 hours = 4,200 development hours saved
• Traditional program development timeline: 4-6 years
• Implementation with this framework: 18-24 months

Comparative Investment Analysis

Alternative Program Development Costs:

Hiring Curriculum Consultants:

• External consultant rates: $15,000-30,000 per course
• 12 courses = $180,000-360,000
• Timeline: 3-4 years
• Your investment: 6-11% of consultant costs

Internal Faculty Development:

• Course development stipends: $8,000-12,000 per course
• 12 courses = $96,000-144,000
• Faculty time: 350 hours per course × 12 = 4,200 hours
• At $100/hour = $420,000 additional investment
• Total: $516,000-564,000
• Your investment: 4% of internal development costs

Purchasing Curriculum Packages:

• Commercial curriculum licensing: $12,000-20,000 per course
• 12 courses = $144,000-240,000
• Often lacks accreditation alignment or Canadian standards
• May require significant adaptation
• Your investment: 8-14% of commercial curriculum costs

Return on Investment for Institutions

Scenario: University Establishing New MSW Program

Investment:

• Purchase framework: $19,999
• Customize 12 courses for institutional context: $40,000
• Faculty training and implementation support: $20,000
• Total: $79,999

Institutional Return (Annual, 20-student cohort):

Revenue Generation:

• Tuition revenue (20 students × $11,830): $236,600
• Program fees (20 students × $1,200): $24,000
• Practicum fees (20 students × $1,000): $20,000
• Total annual revenue: $280,600

Program Expenses:

• Faculty costs: $137,000
• Support staff: $137,000
• Infrastructure: $8,100
• Total annual expenses: $282,100

Break-even analysis: Framework investment recovered in 4-5 months of first cohort enrollment

5-year projection:

• Framework serves 5+ cohorts = 100+ graduates
• Per-graduate framework cost: $200
• Workforce impact: Advanced practitioners serving communities across all practice settings

Scenario: Existing MSW Program Expanding Access

Investment:

• Purchase framework: $19,999
• Adapt courses for blended/online delivery: $30,000
• Community partnership development: $10,000
• Total: $59,999

Institutional Return:

Strategic Value:

• Extended geographic reach to underserved regions
• Serving working practitioners across sectors
• Strengthened field placement partnerships across multiple practice areas
• Enhanced reputation for access and flexibility

Financial Value:

• Additional cohort capacity: 15-20 students annually
• Reduced geographic limitations on recruitment
• Improved retention (students can continue employment)
• Increased alumni career advancement

Workforce Value:

• Advanced practitioners remain in/return to underserved communities
• Leadership development across child welfare, healthcare, community services, policy, education
• Estimated community value: $300,000-500,000 annually through improved services across sectors

Scenario: Indigenous Institution Developing MSW Program

Investment:

• Purchase framework: $19,999
• Extensive cultural adaptation with Elders and practitioners: $50,000
• Community Advisory Board development: $20,000
• Total: $89,999

Institutional Return:

Cultural Value:

• MSW grounded in Indigenous knowledge systems across all practice areas
• Students remain connected to land, language, community
• Decolonized social work education model
• Community-led program governance through CABs

Community Value:

• Indigenous practitioners serving Indigenous communities across sectors
• Culturally safe services in child welfare, health, education, justice, community development
• Reduced reliance on external (often culturally unsafe) services
• Estimated community value: $600,000-1,000,000 annually through culturally safe services, community capacity building, improved outcomes across sectors

Workforce Value:

• Address critical shortage of Indigenous MSW practitioners
• Leadership development for community-based organizations
• Integration of ceremony, cultural practices with contemporary social work

The Social GRACES Framework: Foundation for Critical Practice

The Social GRACES framework provides the theoretical foundation making this curriculum inherently anti-oppressive and culturally responsive across all practice settings:

G – Gender, Gender Identity, Gender Expression, Geography
R – Race, Religion, Residence, Receipt of Public Assistance
A – Age, Ability, Appearance, Ancestry, Affiliation, Aliment, Addiction
C – Class, Culture, Citizenship, Community, Creed, Caregiving, Criminalization
E – Ethnic Origin, Economy, Extended Family, Education, Employment, English
S – Strengths, Status, Sex, Siblings, Social Capital, Sexual Orientation, Social Media, Spirituality

Why This Framework Matters for MSW Education

Every Course Integrates Social GRACES:

• Week-by-week topics explicitly reference GRACES dimensions
• Students continuously analyze how intersecting identities shape experiences across practice contexts
• Power, privilege, and oppression examined in therapeutic, policy, community, research, and organizational settings
• Assessment integrates social location with practice analysis

Example: Doing Justice Course – Policy Analysis

• Topic: Social Policy and Canadians Living in Poverty
• Practice Learning: Students analyze how policies differentially impact communities based on intersecting identities
• GRACES Application: Examining how class, race, immigration status, disability, geographic location intersect to create policy barriers

Example: Dismantling Oppression Course – Research and Theory

• Topic: Decolonizing Methodology and Indigenous Knowledge Systems
• Practice Learning: Students learn to critique research approaches that marginalize Indigenous epistemologies
• GRACES Application: Analyzing how ancestry, culture, spirituality, residential school experience shape knowledge production

Framework Applicability Across All Practice Contexts

Whether students are practicing in:

• Child welfare – GRACES analyzes how race, poverty, Indigenous identity shape apprehension decisions
• Healthcare – GRACES examines how class, language, disability, citizenship affect access to care
• Community development – GRACES reveals how geography, social capital, criminalization influence community organizing
• Policy – GRACES identifies how legislation differentially impacts equity-seeking groups
• Research – GRACES questions whose knowledge is centered and whose is marginalized
• Education – GRACES analyzes how systemic barriers shape educational outcomes

The framework ensures every student develops capacity to:

• Recognize how systems create differential experiences and outcomes
• Challenge oppressive assumptions across all practice settings
• Practice cultural humility in diverse professional relationships
• Advocate for systemic change alongside individual/community support

Who Should Purchase This Framework

Institutions That Should Invest

Universities/Colleges Planning MSW Program Development:

• Institutions seeking CASWE-ACFTS accreditation
• Schools wanting flexible programs serving diverse career pathways
• Universities prioritizing workforce development across practice settings
• Institutions committed to decolonizing social work education

Existing MSW Programs Seeking Transformation:

• Programs wanting to expand geographic reach through flexible delivery
• Schools serving working practitioners seeking career advancement
• Institutions addressing workforce shortages across sectors
• Programs seeking to better integrate micro, mezzo, macro practice

Institutions Serving Specific Populations:

• Indigenous universities developing decolonized MSW programs
• Schools serving rural/remote/underserved regions
• Programs focused on specific sectors (healthcare, education, child welfare) seeking broader frameworks
• Universities prioritizing access for mature students and working professionals

International Institutions:

• Universities in countries developing advanced social work education
• Schools seeking evidence-informed curriculum frameworks
• Institutions adapting North American models to local contexts
• Programs committed to anti-oppressive practice globally

Institutional Characteristics for Successful Implementation

Commitment to Access and Equity:

• Mission alignment with removing barriers to graduate education
• Support for flexible delivery across practice areas
• Investment in quality field education supervision
• Commitment to serving diverse student populations

Practice Diversity:

• Understanding that MSW graduates pursue varied career paths
• Valuing micro, mezzo, and macro practice equally
• Commitment to preparing practitioners for diverse settings
• Openness to student career customization

Community-Engaged Values:

• Respect for community practice knowledge across sectors
• Commitment to reciprocal partnerships
• Openness to Community Advisory Boards with diverse practitioners
• Willingness to decenter academic authority

Flexible Infrastructure:

• Technology capacity for diverse learning modes
• Support services adaptable to distributed learners
• Field placement capacity across regions and practice areas
• Administrative systems supporting non-traditional students

Financial Sustainability:

• Realistic enrollment projections (minimum 15-20 students per cohort)
• Commitment to instructor compensation equity
• Investment in field coordination
• Multi-year planning for program sustainability

Implementation Timeline

Year 1: Foundation Building (Months 1-12)

Months 1-3: Framework Acquisition and Program Assessment

• Purchase framework
• Assemble curriculum development team
• Conduct institutional readiness assessment
• Identify customization priorities
• Engage Dr. Kondrashov for consultation (if desired)

Months 4-6: Curriculum Contextualization

• Adapt course descriptions to institutional language and practice focus
• Develop reading lists and practice resources
• Create assessment frameworks
• Design learning activities for chosen delivery mode
• Begin Community Advisory Board recruitment across practice sectors

Months 7-9: Infrastructure Development

• Finalize delivery mode selection
• Configure technology platforms
• Develop field placement partnerships across sectors
• Create instructor guides
• Establish student support structures

Months 10-12: Pre-Launch Preparation

• Faculty training in delivery model and pedagogy
• Community Advisory Board orientation
• Pilot test materials with current students
• Finalize accreditation documentation
• Student recruitment emphasizing flexibility and career diversity

Year 2: Implementation and Refinement (Months 13-24)

Months 13-18: First Cohort Launch (Fall-Winter Terms)

• Deliver Fall courses
• Gather continuous feedback across practice areas
• Troubleshoot delivery challenges
• Refine materials based on implementation experience

Months 19-24: Practicum Integration (Winter-Summer Terms)

• Deliver Winter and Summer courses
• Support field practicum across diverse settings
• Continue quality improvement processes
• Prepare for second cohort
• Track employment and career outcomes

Years 3-5: Maturation and Expansion

• Complete first cohort through graduation
• Track career outcomes across practice settings
• Refine curriculum based on employment feedback
• Expand to multiple cohorts if warranted
• Develop specialized elective streams based on student interest
• Build alumni network for ongoing professional development

Final Value Proposition

$19,999 CAD provides:

✅ 12 Complete Course Frameworks meeting CASWE-ACFTS accreditation standards
✅ Flexible Career Pathway Design serving diverse practice interests
✅ Optional Professional Registration Alignment for those pursuing specialized credentials
✅ 5 Delivery Model Specifications from fully in-person to fully online
✅ Financial Sustainability Model demonstrating program viability
✅ Community Engagement Infrastructure through CAB frameworks
✅ 20 Years of MSW Curriculum Refinement across diverse practice contexts
✅ Social GRACES Integration ensuring anti-oppressive practice
✅ Universal Design Framework supporting diverse learners
✅ 4-6 Year Development Time Savings versus building MSW from scratch
✅ Foundation for Institutional Customization adaptable to your specific context

This Investment Enables:

Workforce Development Across All Sectors:

• Advanced practitioners trained for diverse career pathways
• Practitioners remaining in/returning to underserved communities
• Leadership development across child welfare, healthcare, community services, policy, education, justice, housing
• Culturally responsive practice matching community demographics

Institutional Impact:

• New MSW program launch or program transformation for access/flexibility
• Enhanced reputation for innovation and equity
• Strengthened field partnerships across sectors
• Serving working professionals previously excluded from MSW education

Community Transformation:

• Advanced social work services across sectors in previously underserved regions
• Culturally safe practice from practitioners with community connections
• Prevention and early intervention capacity building
• Leadership pipeline for community organizations

Professional Advancement:

• BSW social workers accessing advanced training while maintaining employment
• Experienced practitioners obtaining MSW credentials
• Career pathway clarity and flexibility
• Professional development accessible to diverse populations

Investment Comparison Summary

Alternative Approach	Cost	Timeline	Your Investment
External Curriculum Consultants	$180,000-360,000	3-4 years	$19,999 (6-11%)
Internal Faculty Development	$516,000-564,000	4-6 years	$19,999 (4%)
Commercial Curriculum Licensing	$144,000-240,000	2-3 years	$19,999 (8-14%)

Plus: Flexible career pathway design, proven pedagogy refined over 20 years across diverse practice settings, contemporary practice integration, and Community Advisory Board structures ensuring ongoing relevance across sectors.

Contact for Framework Purchase and Customization

Dr. Oleksandr (Sasha) Kondrashov
Social Work Educator and Curriculum Designer

📧 krasun@gmail.com
🌐 www.krasun.ca

For Inquiries About:

• Framework purchase and licensing
• Program customization services
• Career pathway consultation and design
• Faculty training and development
• Community Advisory Board development
• Field education infrastructure support

Dr. Kondrashov’s Commitment:

Proceeds from this framework support scholarships for students facing barriers to social work education, including the TRU Foundation Stand with Ukraine and Love Care Share Scholarship Fund. Your investment in this framework advances workforce development across all social work practice areas while supporting current students overcoming access barriers to advanced education.

This framework represents 20 years of dedication to social work education equity across all practice settings, informed by MSW students at Dalhousie University and Wilfrid Laurier University, field supervision across diverse contexts (hospitals, child welfare, community organizations, policy offices, Indigenous services, schools, justice programs), and continuous collaboration with practitioners from all sectors of social work practice. The framework honors the reality that MSW graduates pursue diverse career pathways—some in therapy and direct practice, others in policy, research, community development, administration, education—and provides a foundation flexible enough to prepare students for whichever path they choose.