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MSW Student Handbook Table of Contents
Section 1: Introduction
1.1 Social Welfare MSW Program Contacts
1.2 Advising for Social Welfare MSW Students
Section 2: Getting Started
2.1 Registering for Classes
2.2 Paying Tuition and Fees
Section 3: MSW Curriculum and Degree Requirements
3.1 MSW Program Mission and Goals
3.2 Social Work Core Competencies
3.3 MSW Degree Requirements
3.4 Required Coursework and Field Experience
3.4a Generalist Practice Curriculum
3.4b Specialized Practice Curriculum
3.4c Additional MSW Curriculum Requirements
3.5 Concurrent Degree Requirements
3.5a Concurrent Degree in Law (MSW/JD)
3.5b Concurrent Degree in Public Health (MSW/MPH)
3.5c Concurrent Degree in Public Policy (MSW/MPP)
3.6 Certificate Requirements
3.7 Grades and Grading
3.8 Graduation and Degree Conferral
Section 4: Enrollment Rules for Social Welfare Masters Students
4.1 Academic Accommodations
4.2 Changing Class Schedules
4.3 Course Petitions, Exemptions, and Waivers
4.4 Independent Study
4.5 Withdrawal and Readmission
Section 5: Academic and Professional Standards for Social Welfare MSW Students
5.1 Academic Performance Standards and Evaluation
5.2 Ethical Standards and Professional Conduct
5.3 Student Performance Review
5.4 Dismissal from the Social Welfare MSW Program
Section 6: Resources for Master's Students
6.1 Nondiscrimination
6.2 Student Grievance and Appeal Procedures
6.3 Student Records