University of Cincinnati College of Allied Health Sciences

School of Social Work Graduate Handbook 2012 - 2013

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University of Cincinnati College of Allied Health Sciences

School of Social Work 1515 French Hall West P.O. Box 210108 Cincinnati, Ohio 45221-0108 Phone (513) 556-4615 Fax (513) 556-2077 www.uc.edu/socialwork

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University of Cincinnati SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK MSW Student Handbook

Table of Contents Welcome SSW Faculty& Staff Frequently Called Numbers Directory of Resources University of Cincinnati Mission University Policy on Non-Discrimination School of Social Work Mission Accreditation MSW Program Goals and Objectives Curriculum Foundation Curriculum Course Descriptions Direct Practice Curriculum Two-Year Full-Time Curriculum Three-Year Part-Time Curriculum Course Descriptions Administration and Macro Practice Curriculum Two-Year Full-Time Curriculum Three-Year Part-Time Curriculum Course Descriptions Advanced Standing Program Curriculum Field Instruction Program Admissions/Policies/Degree Requirements Two-Year Full-Time Program Requirements Three-Year Part-Time Program Requirements Advanced Standing Program Requirements Provisional Admission Admission Requirement Deficiencies International Students Transfer Students Acceptance of Admissions New Student Orientation Admissions Deferment Financial Assistance Emergency Financial Aid Student and Faculty Responsibilities

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Academic Advising Registration and Scheduling Course Work Elective Courses Course Exemptions Advanced Standing and Transfer Credit Course Waivers Course Pre-requisites Directed Study Life and Work Experience Adding/Dropping/Changing Sections Adding and Dropping Classes Withdrawing from Classes Withdrawal from Degree Status Grade Reports Grade Definitions Grade Changes Grade Retake Policy Academic Standing Requirements for Good Standing Probation Suspension Dismissal Graduation Academic and Non-Academic Misconduct Student Grievance Procedures Withdrawal from Program/University and Readmissions Leave of Absence Requesting an Exception to MSW Policy Right to Review Records Student Representation Student Organizations APPENDIX Appendix A: Academic Integrity and Professional Code of Conduct Appendix B: Graduate Student Grievance Procedures Appendix C: Academic Check Sheets

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WELCOME! On behalf of the faculty, administration and staff of the University of Cincinnati School of Social Work (UC/SSW) we welcome you to what we know will be a life-changing experience for you. The Masters of Social Work program has been in operation since 1978, and remains dedicated to preparing students for advanced social work practice that is focused on promoting the dignity and worth of the individual, human diversity, cultural competence, and social and economic justice. UC/SSW is a very successful, fully-accredited program. It is one of the University’s largest graduate programs with over 300 students drawn primarily from Southwest Ohio, but includes students from across the state, and from other national and global communities. You are joining a diverse and dedicated group of students and faculty that are passionately committed to make a difference. Like most great endeavors, your time in this program will be both challenging and rewarding. We encourage you to take an active role in the school and to draw upon the wealth of resources afforded by the school and the university. We certainly encourage you to take advantage of the wide range of learning opportunities and the wealth of resources offered by the School and the University. We can assure you that your efforts will be worthwhile. This handbook is part of our effort to facilitate your learning support your successful matriculation as a UC/SSW student. The rules and policies described here supersede others previously published by the School of Social Work. Please read through it with care and follow the policies and procedures contained. Since the MSW Program of the School of Social Work is part of the Graduate School of the University of Cincinnati, the rules, regulations and procedures described in this handbook conform to those of the Graduate School. The full Graduate School of the University of Cincinnati Handbook is available at http://grad.uc.edu/academics/graduate_studenthandbook.html Please note that all graduate students are subject to the most current university rules and regulations. Returning students are subject to the current rules, policies, and regulations in effect at the time of their re-admission and thereafter. No information contained herein shall be deemed to amend or modify in any respect the Rules of the University, which are available for your examination at the Office of the Secretary of the Board of Trustees and the Office of the Secretary of State in Columbus, Ohio. Again, Welcome!!

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Name Shauna Acquavita, PhD, MSW, LCSW-C Assistant Professor Tina Bowen, LSW, MSW Assoc Director Academic

FACULTY & STAFF Office 1611 French West

Phone 5564619

5561510C French West 5657

Email [email protected]

[email protected]

1607 French West

5562644

[email protected]

1506A French West

5564615

[email protected]

Gary Dick, PhD, MSW Associate Professor

1619 French West

5564620

[email protected]

Cathy Kerr, PhD, LISW-S Assistant Professor, Educator Karen Kreyenhagen, BS

1614 French West

5564629

[email protected]

1510-B French West

5564616

[email protected]

1626 French West

5567172

[email protected]

Christine Lottman, MSW, LISW Associate Professor, Educator

1605 French West

5564638

[email protected]

Michael McCarthy, PhD Assistant Professor

1609 French West

5563879

[email protected]

Amy McMahon, MSW Assistant Professor & BSW Chair

1615 French West

5564621

[email protected]

Janet Melcher, MSW, LISW-S BSW Field Coordinator

1622 French West

5564627

[email protected]

1620 French West

5564841

[email protected]

Xan Boone, MSW Assistant Professor, Educator James Clark, PhD, LISW Director & Professor

Financial Admin 1 Ruby Lipscomb, PhD, LISW, ACSW Associate Professor

Janice Ricks, MSW, LISW, LCSW Assistant Professor, Educator

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Jeffrey Schellinger, MS, LPCC

1442A French West

5561002

[email protected]

1515 French West

5564618

[email protected]

Jeffrey Scott, PhD Professor

1623 French West

5564631

[email protected]

Jeannette Taylor, PhD Professor & MSW Chair

1625 French West

5564411

[email protected]

Ruth Anne Van Loon, PhD, LISW, ACSW Associate Professor

5302 French West

5564628

[email protected]

Carol Wheeler-Strother, PhD, MSW, LISW Instructor Educator

1621 French West

5564635

[email protected]

Andrew Winters, LISW, MSW Visiting Professor

1616 French West

5567931

[email protected]

1512B French West

5564626

[email protected]

Research Asst Susan Schlueter Program Coordinator

Lisa Zimmer, MSW, LISW-S, LICDC Director Field Education

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FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS BOOKSTORES, UC Main Bookstore (West Campus) ........................................................................ 556-1700 Medical College Bookstore (MSB) .................................................................... 558-4093 ONESTOP CENTER (Registration, Financial Aid, Billing)………..………..…...556-1000 COLLEGE OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES School of Social Work……………………………………………………...…556-4615 1515 French West Health Information Management 248 French East……………………………………………………….…..558-2413 Office of the Dean 315 French East ........................................................................................... 558-7495 Office of Student Affairs ................................................................................... .558-8540 Assistant to the Dean, Donna Corday 315 French East ........................................................................................... 558-7495 GRADUATE SCHOOL ........................................................................................ 556-4343 LIBRARIES Langsam (Main) Library (West Campus) ........................................................ .556-1424 OMBUDS OFFICE 607 Swift Hall ................................................................................................... .556-5956 PARKING OFFICE Four Edwards Center .......................................................................................... 556-2283 REGISTRAR .......................................................................................................... 556-1000 [email protected] University Pavilion, 5th Floor SECURITY Emergency. .................................................................................................................. 911 UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICES Lindner Center (West Campus) ......................................................................... .556-2564 Holmes Building (East Campus) ........................................................................ 558-4457 UNIVERSITY RESEARCH & ADVANCED STUDIES ..................................... 558-0026

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DIRECTORY OF RESOURCES FORM/GUIDELINE

LOCATION

Withdrawal Forms

OneStop

Drop/Add Forms

OneStop

Graduation Applications

http://uc.edu/commencement

Schedule of Classes

OneStop(http://onestop.uc.edu)

Name and Address Change

OneStop

On Campus Transfer/Re-Admission Forms

Student Affairs Office

Policy on HIV and AIDS

Dean’s Office

Registration/Re-Registration Forms

Student Affairs Office

Transcript Request

OneStop

Student Grievance Procedures

University Ombuds Office

University Health Insurance Waiver

OneStop

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UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI MISSION The University of Cincinnati is a public comprehensive system of learning and research. The excellent faculty has distinguished themselves world-wide for their creative pedagogy and research, especially in problem-solving and application of their discoveries. The university system is designed to serve a diverse student body with a broad range of interests and goals. It is a place of opportunity. In support of this mission, the University of Cincinnati strives to provide the highest quality learning environment, world-renowned scholarship, innovation and community service, and to serve as a place where freedom of intellectual interchange flourishes.

UNIVERSITY POLICY ON NON-DISCRIMINATION The University of Cincinnati is committed to excellence and diversity in our students, faculty, staff, and all of our activities. A fundamental component to achieving diversity is ensuring equal opportunity for all through affirmative action and by providing an inclusive environment free from invidious discrimination in all of its forms. The university reaffirms its policy that discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, or gender identity and expression shall not be practiced in any of its activities. Furthermore, where past or present discrimination continues to have an adverse impact upon protected class members such as minority groups, women, disabled, Vietnam era veterans, or disabled veterans, the university will take affirmative action in carrying out its policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all (3361: 10-13-01)

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SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK The University of Cincinnati School of Social Work, established in October, 1978, is an academic unit within the College of Allied Health Sciences. The School of Social Work is responsible for the preparation of Baccalaureate and Graduate level professional social work practitioners.

MISSION The School of Social Work prepares students for professional, evidence-based social work practice and leadership in a diverse global society. In collaboration with our community partners and guided by a person-in-environment perspective, we promote social justice and empowerment to enhance the wellbeing of individuals, families, and communities. The School puts into action the social work values of respect for human dignity and difference, the centrality of human relationships, and commitment to service in all its education, research, and service activities. The School accomplishes this mission through professional education for generalist, entry level social work practice at the baccalaureate level and for specialized advanced practices with individual, group, organization and community client systems at the graduate level. ACCREDITATION The School of Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). The Undergraduate and Graduate Programs had their accreditation reaffirmed for eight years in June 2003. Aside from assuring that students are being provided an education that meets the highest standards of the social work profession, accreditation has other benefits for students such as eligibility for full membership in the National Association of Social Workers, the major social work professional association. The University of Cincinnati is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, is a member of the National Commission on Accreditation, is recognized by the Ohio State Department of Education, and has professional accreditation in many specialized fields.

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MSW PROGRAM GOALS

The goals of the MSW program are: 1) To prepare students for advanced specialized social work practice and leadership in 2) 3) 4) 5)

either Direct Practice with individuals, families, and groups or in Administration and Macro Practice. To prepare students to use knowledge, values, and skills from social work and related disciplines, including theory and research evidence, to make assessments and interventions of value to those served. To prepare students to practice in a culturally competent manner consistent with the profession’s values. To enhance human and community wellbeing in the greater Cincinnati region. To prepare students for leadership roles in working for policies and programs that promotes empowerment and social justice and human rights.

MSW PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

The MSW Program has adopted the core competencies for advanced social work practice as presented in the CSWE Educational Practices and Standards. These are: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Identify as a professional social worker and conduct oneself accordingly Apply social work ethical principles to guide professional practice Apply critical thinking to inform and communicate professional judgments Engage diversity and difference in practice Advance human rights and social and economic justice Engage in research-informed practice and practice-informed research Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment Engage in policy practice to advance social and economic well-being and to deliver effective social work services. 9. Respond to contexts that shape practice. 10. Engage, assess, intervene, and evaluate with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.

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MSW CURRICULULM The Master of Social Work (MSW) program prepares students for advanced social work practice. It is divided into two major components: a Foundation Curriculum, which is designed to enable students to acquire knowledge, values and skills common to generalist social work practice; and an Advanced Practice Curriculum that includes a set of concentration courses in either Direct Practice and Administration and Macro Practice. 1. Foundation Curriculum The Foundation Curriculum builds on a liberal arts base that is prerequisite to admission to the MSW program. Specifically, students are required to have had coursework in the social sciences, the physical sciences, preferably human biology, and statistics. These requirements ensure that students have basic knowledge for social work education. Curriculum Content The knowledge, skills, and values for beginning social work practice are contained in the Foundation Curriculum. The curriculum is designed to allow students to achieve the foundation competencies for generalist practice. At the end of the Foundation Curriculum, students have the necessary knowledge and skills for advanced specialized study. The required Foundation Curriculum is presented in the table below:

MSW Foundation Curriculum Fall Semester

Spring Semester

SW7030 Social Welfare Policy and Practice SW7010 Psychosocial Theory for Direct Practice SW7041 Social Work Practice with Individuals & Families SW7040 Social Work Interviewing SW7070 MSW Foundation Field Instruction I SW7080 MSW Foundation Field Seminar I

SW7011 Assessment & Diagnosis SW7042 Social Work Practice with Groups SW7043 Social Work Practice with Communities & Organizations SW7012 Human Diversity for Social Work SW7071 MSW Foundation Field Instruction II SW7081 MSW Foundation Field Seminar II

Students with BSW degrees are exempted from the following courses if they had a grade of B or better for the equivalent undergraduate course: • • • • • •

SW7010 Psychosocial Theory for Direct Practice; SW7020 Social Work Research; SW7030 Social Welfare Policy and Practice; SW7041 Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families; SW7042 Social Work Practice with Groups; SW7043 Social Work Practice with Communities & Organizations.

In order to maintain full-time status, these students must take an additional 3 credit hours of electives in

Fall Semester and 2 credit hours of electives in the Spring Semester.

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MSW Foundation Course Descriptions

Social Welfare Policy and Practice (SW 7030) (3 credit hours) This course provides students with knowledge and skills needed to describe and critically examine social welfare policies and to understand their relevance to the delivery of social services through the practice of social work. Psychosocial Theory for Direct Practice (SW 7010) (3 credit hours) This course provides a beginning theoretical foundation for conceptualizing human behavior and personality development. Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families (SW 7041) (3 credit hours) This course focuses on the acquisition of competencies for direct work with individuals and families. Social Work Interviewing (SW 7040) (2 credit hours) This course covers the essential elements and processes for engaging the client in a professional interview for social work practice. Emphasis will be placed on the development of the professional relationship and moving the client through a problem solving process. MSW Foundation Field Instruction I (SW 7070) (3 credit hours) MSW Field Placement I is the first of two foundation internships designed to give students opportunities to apply social work knowledge, values and skills to practice situations. In this placement, the fundamental principles of foundation MSW social work practice will be carried out through engagement, assessment, intervention, or prevention activities with individuals, small groups, and families. MSW Foundation Field Seminar I (SW 7080) (2 credit hours) This is the first of a two course sequence that will focus on integrating the social work knowledge, values and skills learned in the classroom with experiences through the concurrent agency-based foundation MSW field placement. Initially the course will focus on preparation of students for entry into the field, and facilitate the process of finalizing field placements. Assessment & Diagnosis (SW 7011) (3 credit hours) This course will provide an overview of assessment and diagnosis in social work practice. Basic theories and concepts of normality, deviance, and psychopathology will be presented with particular attention given to the varying influences of culture, ethnicity and gender. Similarities and differences between assessment and diagnosis will be explored. Social Work Practice with Groups (SW 7042) (2 credit hours) This course is designed to facilitate the attainment of skills for practice and focuses on the social work helping process as applied to groups. Various group models, including task and treatment groups will be examined from planning stage, beginning, middle and termination.

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Social Work Practice with Communities & Organizations (SW 7043) (2 credit hours) This course focuses on social work processes as they apply to communities and organizations. As change agents it is essential for social workers to be able to assess a community and/or organization to determine how individuals influence, and are influenced by the social environments in which they function. Human Diversity for Social Work (SW 7012) (2 credit hours) This course focuses on diverse populations and the social worker's role. Students will examine the experiences, beliefs, needs, resources, and social service issues of minority client populations characterized by race, ethnicity, culture, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, socioeconomic class, or immigration status. MSW Foundation Field Instruction II (SW 7071) (4 credit hours) MSW Field Instruction II is the second of two foundation internships designed to give students opportunities to apply social work knowledge, values and skills to practice situations. In this placement, the fundamental principles of foundation MSW social work practice will be carried out through engagement, assessment, intervention, or prevention activities with individuals, small groups, and families, communities, and organizations. MSW Foundation Field Seminar II (SW 7081) (1 credit hour) This is the second of a two course sequence that will focus on integrating the social work knowledge, values and skills learned in the classroom with experiences through the concurrent agency-based foundation MSW field placement.

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2. Advanced Practice Curriculum

Direct Practice The Direct Practice concentration prepares students for advanced practice with individuals, families, and groups. Grounded in the person-in-environment construct and informed by the biopsychosocial perspective, the curriculum in this concentration is directed at ways social workers help people make the changes that allow them to reach their optimal functioning. The curriculum emphasizes ethical and culturally competent practice that builds on people’s own strengths and is evidence-based when possible. Students selecting the Direct Practice concentration can focus on one of three specializations: Mental Health, Health & Aging, or Children & Families. The required Direct Practice Curriculum is presented in the table below:

DIRECT PRACTICE CURRICULUM (2 year full-time students) Fall Semester SW7020 Social Work Research SW8025 Supervision SW8041 Children & Families Practice I or SW8051 Health & Aging Practice I or SW8061Mental Health Practice I SW8040 Children & Family Policy or SW8050 Health & Aging Policy |or SW8060 Mental Health Policy SW8070 MSW Advanced Field Instruction I (F/T) SW8080 MSW Advanced Field Seminar I

Spring Semester 3 3

3

2 4

SW8020 Practice and Program Evaluation for Direct Practice SW8042 Children & Families Practice II or SW8052 Health & Aging Practice II or SW8062 Mental Health Practice II Diversity Elective Elective SW8071 MSW Advanced Field Instruction II (F/T) SW8081 MSW Advanced Field Seminar II

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MSW 3 Year Part-Time / One Placement Program for DIRECT PRACTICE

FALL

YEAR 1 SW7030 Social Welfare Policies &Practice SW7010 Psychosocial Theory for Direct Practice

YEAR 2

3 3 6

SW7020 SW 8040 SW8050 SW8060 SW7075

Social Work Research Children & Family Policy or Health & Aging Policy or Mental Health Policy MSW Foundation Field Instruction I (P/T) SW7085 MSW Foundation Field Seminar I (P/T)

YEAR 3 3

2 1 1 7

SW8041Children & Families Practice I or SW8051 Health & Aging Practice I or SW8061 Mental Health Practice I 3 SW8075 MSW Advanced Field Instruction I (P/T) 3 SW8080 MSW Advanced Field Seminar I 1 7

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SPRING SUMMER

SW7012 Human Diversity for SW 2 SW7042 Social Work Practice with Groups 2 SW7043 Social Work Practice with Communities & Organizations 2 6

SW7011 Assessment & Diagnosis SW7076 MSW Foundation Field Instruction II (P/T) SW7086 MSW Foundation Field Seminar II (P/T)

SW7041 SW Practice with Individuals& Families

SW8025 Supervision SW7077 MSW Foundation Field Instruction III (P/T) SW7087 MSW Foundation Field Seminar III (P/T)

SW7040 Social Work Interviewing

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2 5

3 3 1 7

3 3

SW 8042 Children & Families Practice II or SW8052 Health & Aging Practice II or SW8062 Mental Health Practice II 3 SW8076 MSW Advanced Field Instruction II (P/T) 3 SW8081 MSW Advanced Field Seminar II 1 7

Diversity Elective SW8077 MSW Advanced Field Instruction III (P/T)

2 2 4

1 7

Students with BSW degrees are exempted from the following courses if they had a grade of B or better for the equivalent undergraduate course: • • • • • •

SW7010 Psychosocial Theory for Direct Practice; SW7020 Social Work Research; SW7030 Social Welfare Policy and Practice; SW7041 Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families; SW7042 Social Work Practice with Groups; SW7043 Social Work Practice with Communities & Organizations.

In order to maintain full-time status, these students must take an additional 3 credit hours of electives in Fall Semester and 2 credit hours of electives in the Spring Semester.

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MSW Direct Practice Course Descriptions Social Work Research (SW 7020) (3 credit hours) This course covers the basic concepts and methodologies used in evidenced-based investigations of social problems in the field of social work. In particular, the philosophic bases of scientific inquiry, techniques, and principles of measurement, research designs, data collection, data analysis, and computer technology are examined. Supervision and Leadership (SW 8025) (3 credit hours) This advanced practice course will focus on the development of knowledge and skills involved in the role of social worker as supervisor and supervisory leader. It introduces and examines a range of models of social work supervision, with specific emphasis on the principles and practices of first-line supervision in micro, mezzo and macro practice settings. Children & Families Practice I (SW 8041) (3 credit hours) This is the first of a two-semester sequence designed to prepare students for advanced practice in social work with children and families. The course begins with a survey of issues in this field of practice. Students will review developmental and human behavior theories and knowledge of human diversity and culture for use in understanding the experiences of children and families. Health & Aging Practice I (SW 8051) (3 credit hours) This is the first of a two-semester course sequence designed to prepare students for advanced practice in health care and aging services settings. The course begins with a survey of practice issues in these settings, and students will review developmental and human behavior theories and knowledge of human diversity and culture for use in understanding the experiences of illness, disability, and aging. Mental Health Practice I (SW 8061) (3 credit hours) This is the first of a two semester sequence to prepare students for advanced social work practice in mental health settings. The course begins with an overview of practice issues in these settings. Students will review developmental and human behavior theories and knowledge of human diversity and culture for use in understanding mental health issues and disorders. Children & Family Policy (SW 8040) (2 credit hours) This course provides an overview of the programmatic and policy issues which govern the service systems impacting children and their families. Special attention is given to the public and private child welfare systems. Health & Aging Policy (SW 8050) (2 credit hours) This course provides students with the contextual knowledge necessary for direct practice and advocacy in health care and aging services by examining the major policies, programs, trends, and issues in service delivery in these fields.

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Mental Health Policy (SW 8060) (2 credit hours) This policy course provides students with the contextual knowledge necessary for direct practice and advocacy in mental health services by examining policies, programs, trends, and issues in service delivery in this field.

MSW Advanced Field Instruction I (SW 8070) (4 credit hours) This is the first of a two course sequence for full-time graduate students that will focus on achieving advanced social work knowledge, values and skills through experiences in practice. Utilizing a person in environment and strengths Mental Health Practice II (SW 8062) (3 credit hours) This is the second of a 2 semester sequence designed to prepare students for advanced practice in mental health settings. This course focuses on specialized interventions within these settings and evidence for their effectiveness. MSW Advanced Field Instruction II (SW 8071) (4 credit hours) This is the second of a two course sequence for full-time graduate students that will focus on achieving advanced social work knowledge, values and skills through experiences in practice. Utilizing a person in environment and strengths based perspective; advanced field courses give students the opportunity to demonstrate competency in engagement, assessment, and intervention with individuals, families and groups, or with groups, organizations, and communities within specific concentrations and fields of practice. MSW Advanced Field Seminar II (SW 8081) (1 credit hour) This is the second of a two course sequence that will focus on integrating the social work knowledge, values and skills learned in the classroom with experiences through the concurrent agency-based advanced MSW field placement.

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Administration and Macro Practice The Administration and Macro Practice concentration prepares students to function as professional practitioners in community, organization and policy practice settings, assuming such roles as organizational leaders, community practitioners, and advocacy workers. A primary focus is on teaching students to creatively, ethically and professionally engage in larger system interventions in order to contribute to reducing or resolving community, systemic or societal problems and enhancing positive outcomes for diverse and vulnerable populations. Graduates of the Administration and Macro Practice concentration work in a variety of traditional and nontraditional social work practice settings, including social service management and program coordination; community planning, development, and organizing; program planning and evaluation; policy development, analysis, and research. The required Administration and Macro Practice Curriculum is presented in the table below:

ADMINISTRATION/MACRO PRACTICE CURRICULUM (2 year full-time students) Fall Semester Spring Semester SW7020 Social Work Research SW8025 Supervision SW8030 Social Welfare Administration: Practice, Theory, and Methods SW8031 Human Resources Management SW8070 MSW Advanced Field Instruction I (F/T) SW8082 MSW Advanced Field Seminar I

SW8033 Program Planning and Evaluation SW8034 Financial Planning and Management SW8032 Strategic Management and Community Practice Diversity Elective SW8071 MSW Advanced Field Instruction II (F/T) SW8083 MSW Advanced Field Seminar II

FALL

MSW : 3 Year Part-Time / One Placement Program for ADMINISTRATION/MACRO PRACTICE SW7030 Social Welfare Policies & Practice SW7010 Psychosocial Theory for Direct Practice

3 3 6

SW7020 Social Work Research 3 SW8030 Social Welfare Administration: Practice, Theory, and Methods 3 SW7075 MSW Foundation Field Instruction I (P/T) 1 SW7085 MSW Foundation Field Seminar I (P/T) 1 8

SW8031 Human Resources Management SW8075 MSW Advanced Field Instruction I (P/T) SW8080 MSW Advanced Field Seminar I

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2 3 1 6

SPRING SUMMER

SW7012 Human Diversity for SW SW7042 Social Work Practice with Groups SW7043 Social Work Practice with Communities & Organizations

2 2

2 6

SW7041 SW Practice with Individuals & Families 3 SW7040 Social Work Interviewing 2 5

SW7011 Assessment & Diagnosis SW8032 Strategic Management and Community Practice SW7076 MSW Foundation Field Instruction II (P/T) SW7086 MSW Foundation Field Seminar II (P/T)

SW8025 Supervision SW7077 MSW Foundation Field Instruction III (P/T) SW7087 MSW Foundation Field Seminar III (P/T)

3

SW8033 Program Planning and Evaluation SW8034 Financial Planning and Management SW8076 MSW Advanced Field Instruction II (P/T) SW8081 MSW Advanced Field Seminar II

2 3 1 9

3 SW8077 3

3 2 3 1 9

Diversity Elective MSW Advanced Field Instruction III (P/T)

2 2 4

1 7

Students with BSW degrees are exempted from the following courses if they had a grade of B or better for the equivalent undergraduate course: • • • • • •

SW7010 Psychosocial Theory for Direct Practice; SW7020 Social Work Research; SW7030 Social Welfare Policy and Practice; SW7041 Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families; SW7042 Social Work Practice with Groups; SW7043 Social Work Practice with Communities & Organizations.

In order to maintain full-time status, these students must take an additional 3 credit hours of electives in Fall Semester and 2 credit hours of electives in the Spring Semester.

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Administration/Macro Practice Course Descriptions Social Work Research (SW 7020) (3 credit hours) This course covers the basic concepts and methodologies used in evidenced-based investigations of social problems in the field of social work. In particular, the philosophic bases of scientific inquiry, techniques, and principles of measurement, research designs, data collection, data analysis, and computer technology are examined. Supervision and Leadership (SW 8025) (3 credit hours) This advanced practice course will focus on the development of knowledge and skills involved in the role of social worker as supervisor and supervisory leader. It introduces and examines a range of models of social work supervision, with specific emphasis on the principles and practices of first-line supervision in micro, mezzo and macro practice settings. Social Welfare Administration: Practice, Theory, and Methods (SW 8030) (3 credit hours) The course focuses on the development of macro practice knowledge and skills in social work management and administration. It examines the attributes, skills, and behaviors associated with administrative roles in human service organizations. Management theories consistent with social work values are provided for students to understand the roles and responsibilities of the social work administrator. Human Resources Management (SW 8031) (2 credit hours) This course develops the student's skills in the areas of basic principles of managing a nonprofit, agency's human resources. A series of human resource planning tools are presented that address ethical, legal, and motivational aspects of effectively managing human resources. MSW Advanced Field Instruction I (SW 8070) (4 credit hours) This is the first of a two course sequence for full-time graduate students that will focus on achieving advanced social work knowledge, values and skills through experiences in practice. Utilizing a person in environment and strengths based perspective; advanced field courses give students the opportunity to demonstrate competency in engagement, assessment, and intervention with individuals, families and groups, or with groups, organizations, and communities within specific concentrations and fields of practice. MSW Advanced Field Seminar I (SW 8082) (1 credit hour) This is the first of a two course sequence that will focus on integrating the social work knowledge, values and skills learned in the classroom with experiences through the concurrent agency-based advanced administration and macro practice MSW field placement. Students will consider common experiences and concerns encountered in administration and macro practice in fieldwork. Program Planning and Evaluation (SW 8033) (3 credit hours) This course focuses on theoretical and strategic issues in designing and implementing formative or summative evaluations of social work macro-level programs, including the

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influence of the socio-cultural and political contexts on these interventions. The course builds on the ecological systems perspective that views program planning and evaluation as arenas for social change. Financial Planning and Management (SW 8034) (2 credit hours) Demonstrate an understanding of the strategic roles financial management plays in accomplishing the agency's mission, goals, and objectives. Articulate how program objectives translate into budget and cost factors. Identify the steps in the debit/credit accounting processes and understand how technology is used to track, monitor, and report revenues and expenses. Strategic Management and Community Practice (SW 8032) (2 credit hours) This course provides managerial and community practice skills that guide the implementation of policy and practice in community and organizational settings. It prepares students with specialized knowledge and skills for advanced macro practice within a broad array of organization and community systems. MSW Advanced Field Instruction II (SW 8071) (4 credit hours) This is the second of a two course sequence for full-time graduate students that will focus on achieving advanced social work knowledge, values and skills through experiences in practice. Utilizing a person in environment and strengths based perspective; advanced field courses give students the opportunity to demonstrate competency in engagement, assessment, and intervention with individuals, families and groups, or with groups, organizations, and communities within specific concentrations and fields of practice. MSW Advanced Field Seminar II (SW 8083) (1 credit hour) This is the second of a two course sequence that will focus on integrating the social work knowledge, values and skills learned in the classroom with experiences through the concurrent agency-based advanced administration and macro practice, and MSW field placement.

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ADVANCED STANDING PROGRAM The School of Social Work offers a One-Year Advanced Standing program for students who have completed a BSW degree from a CSWE-accredited social work program within five years of the admission date. Admission criteria is identical to the regular full-time and part-time programs, with addition of required 3.25 GPA; submission of final field evaluation; and a combination of three (3) professional and academic references in support of their ability to manage this accelerated program structure. Advance Standing students begin the MSW program in the Advanced Practice curriculum in either Direct Practice or Administration/Macro Practice. The One-Year Advanced Standing Program is only available to those students who are able to enroll as full-time students. No credit will be given for required advanced practice courses taken before admission. The Admissions Committee may consider advance standing for high potential students with less than a “B” in one equivalent undergraduate class who meet the following criteria: 1. Student’s Grade Point Average (GPA) exceeds minimum 3.25 requirement 2. Student contributes to the diversity of the Advanced Standing program 3. Student is able to retake the less than “B” equivalent undergraduate course prior to matriculating in the MSW program 4. Student can provide at least two letters of recommendation from UC/SSW Faculty, attesting to his/her high potential to succeed in the Advanced Standing Program. Students who are admitted as advanced standing students MUST begin the program in the summer where they are required to complete two courses and begin a field education placement which will continue through the following fall and spring semesters. The required One-Year Advanced Standing Curriculum is presented in the following table:

MSW Advanced Standing Program

SUMMER

DIRECT PRACTICE SW8025 Supervision SW7011 Assessment & Diagnosis SW7000 Theory and Skills for Advanced Practice SW7090 MSW Intermediate Field Instruction

ADMINISTRATION/MACRO PRACTICE 3 3

SW8025 Supervision SW7011 Assessment & Diagnosis SW7000 Theory and Skills for Advanced Practice SW7090 MSW Intermediate Field Instruction

2 2

3 3 2 2

10

10

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FALL SPRING

SW8041 SW8051 SW8061 SW8040 SW8050 SW8060

Children & Families Practice I or Health & Aging Practice I or Mental Health Practice I Children & Family Policy or Health & Aging Policy or Mental Health Policy Diversity Elective SW8070 MSW Advanced Field Instruction I (F/T) SW8080 MSW Advanced Field Seminar I SW8020 Practice and Program Evaluation for Direct Practice SW8042 Children & Families Practice II or SW8052 Health & Aging Practice II or SW8062 Mental Health Practice II Elective SW8071 MSW Advanced Field Instruction II (F/T) SW8081 MSW Advanced Field Seminar II

3

2 2

SW8030 Social Welfare Administration: Practice, Theory, and Methods SW8031 Human Resources Management Diversity Elective SW8070 MSW Advanced Field Instruction I (F/T) SW8080 MSW Advanced Field Seminar I

3 2 2 4 1

4

12

1 14 3

3 1 4 1 12

SW8033 Program Planning and Evaluation SW8034 Financial Planning and Management SW8032 Strategic Management and Community Practice SW8071 MSW Advanced Field Instruction II (F/T) SW8081 MSW Advanced Field Seminar II

3 2 2 4 1 12

Students with BSW degrees are exempted from the following courses if they had a grade of B or better for the equivalent undergraduate course: • • • • • •

SW7010 Psychosocial Theory for Direct Practice; SW7020 Social Work Research; SW7030 Social Welfare Policy and Practice; SW7041 Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families; SW7042 Social Work Practice with Groups; SW7043 Social Work Practice with Communities & Organizations.

In order to maintain full-time status, these students must take an additional 3 credit hours of electives in Fall Semester and 2 credit hours of electives in the Spring Semester.

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FIELD INSTRUCTION PROGRAM The MSW Field Program is designed to provide a closely supervised and educationally focused learning experience that prepares students for competent, accountable and autonomous social work practice. The major objective is the integration and application of knowledge and theory gained in the classroom. Advanced standing students begin the graduate program in the summer term. Along with other coursework, they take a seminar course in the summer in which field expectations, policies, and requirements are covered. Concentration field placements begin in the second half summer semester and continue throughout the students’ academic program. Students in the two-year program are required to complete four academic semesters of agencybased field instruction. During the autumn semester of their first year, they are enrolled in the SW7070 Foundation Field I course and begin their Foundation field placements during week five of the semester. Two-year full-time students begin their concentration field placement at the beginning of autumn semester of the second year and complete two semesters in their concentration field placement. Students in the three-year part time program begin field placement in autumn semester of their second year, continuing field during the summer semester. Part-time students complete both the Foundation and Concentration curriculum requirements in a single placement site. Social work students should expect to be required to complete background checks in many practicum and placement sites (e.g., when working with children, when working at federal agencies) and when applying for internship and for licensure. In addition, some field placement sites may require fingerprinting as well as preliminary alcohol and drug testing. Agencies may also require students to comply with random and/or requested drug screens during their field placement A criminal history may limit a student's ability to obtain a field placement as well as limit or prohibit students from obtaining a license in social work or employment in the social work field. Students are encouraged to contact the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board directly with questions about licensing. For further details regarding field placement practices, policies and procedures, please consult the MSW Field Manual received at the required student orientation.

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MSW PROGRAM ADMISSION POLICIES AND DEGREE REQUIREMENTS ADMISSION There are three categories of admissions for the UC/SSW Masters of Social Work Programs: (1) Two-year Full-time; (2) Three-Year Part-time; and (3) One-Year Advanced Standing. Two-Year Full-Time and Three-Year Part-Time Admission Requirements: Admission requirements for Two-year full-time and Three-year part-time students are as follow: 1. 2. 3.

4. 5. 6. 7.

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. An overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 Fifteen (15) quarter hours of social science, a statistics course, and a human biology or physical Science course. Of the fifteen (15) credit hours of social science required, students must have at least one course in each of the following: psychology, economics or political science, or US. History and sociology or anthropology. Three letters of recommendations (professional) A written personal statement in response to the set of admissions questions. Current resume. International students must meet University standards in English language facility as Measured by the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and the Test of Spoken English (TSE).

NOTE: (a) The GRE is not required for admissions consideration; (b) The MSW Program does not accept life or work experience as a substitute for field practicum or any other required social work courses. One-Year Advanced Standing Program Requirements To be admitted to the one-year advanced standing program, you must have the following: 1. 2. 3. 4.

5. 6.

Bachelor of Social Work degree, earned within the last 5 years, from an undergraduate social work program, accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE); 3.25 overall undergraduate grade point average; Grades of B or higher in all required social work courses; Fifteen (15) quarter hours of social science, a statistics course, and a human biology or physical Science course. Of the fifteen (15) credit hours of social science required, students must have at least one course in each of the following: psychology, economics or political science, or US. History and sociology or anthropology; Final field practicum evaluation; Three references supporting your ability to do advanced level practice. (When possible, letter/s from faculty from whom you have taken BSW courses should be included)

NOTE: The GRE is not required.

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PROVISIONAL ADMISSION The MSW program generally admits a limited number of provisional students into the Two-Year Full-Time and/or the Three-Year Part-Time programs. Students admitted on a provisional basis must have a 2.7 in the last 60 semesters of the upper-level undergraduate work; achieve a 3.0 GPA in required Foundation courses by the end of the fall semester, in order to remain in good academic standing. ADMISSION REQUIREMENT DEFICIENCIES Students who have been admitted with admission requirement deficiencies must complete all deficiencies prior to entering their second year of study. All admission deficiencies must be taken at the undergraduate 100 level or higher for a passing grade is required. Note: If any deficiencies were completed after admission and prior to fall semester enrollment, the School will need an updated transcript indicating completion of the courses. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS International students cannot be granted admission on any basis other than full-time graduate standing. In instances where an international student holds a degree for which the U.S. equivalent is not known or if it is known and it is determined by the department and/or the International Services office that the applicant does not have equivalent of a bachelor’s degree, the applicant can appeal to the Graduate Council and provide any supporting documentation deemed pertinent. Before their admission to the University is completed, all international students must fulfill U.S. Immigration Service requirements and register with the International Services Office. In addition, all international students must provide the school with a copy of their student visa before they will be allowed to register for classes. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required of all applicants whose native language is not English. The test must be taken in the student’s own country before admission is granted. This requirement may be waived (with permission from the University Dean) for international students who have a degree from an accredited American College or University and who have studied oral and written English while a student in the American College or University. Presently the minimum TOEFL score acceptable for graduate work in the University is 200 on the paper-based test or 190 on the computer based test. The Test of Spoken English (TSE) is required of all applicants whose native language is not English—acceptable score is 55 or higher Upon arrival at the University of Cincinnati, all international students are required to carry student health insurance. Quarterly fees (reflecting the number of accompanying dependents) will be assessed at each registration period.

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TRANSFER STUDENTS An applicant who wishes to transfer from another MSW program must complete the same admissions process and meet the same admission requirements as other degree candidates. A formal written request for transfer must be made at the time of application for admission. A maximum of 20 semester hours of graduate credit may be transferred from other programs accredited by the Council of Social Work Education. The credits must fall within the five-year time limit to complete degree requirements. Acceptance of graduate transfer credit is determined by the SSW Admissions Committee, at the recommendation of the MSW Program Chair who has the responsibility to assess potential transfer courses and the adequacy of the applicant’s performance in these courses. A grade of less than “B” in any required course will disqualify that course from consideration for transfer. Transfer students must submit field work evaluations at the time of application for admission. The evaluations will be reviewed for approval by the Director of Field Education.

ACCEPTANCE OF ADMISSION Admission is granted for a specific academic year. Admitted students must confirm their plans to attend the University of Cincinnati School of Social Work by submitting a non-refundable $100 confirmation fee by the specified date or their admission is subject to cancellation. Specific details regarding the payment of the confirmation fee will be included with the offer of admission letter. If an applicant chooses not to enroll in the academic year for which admission was granted, the admission is withdrawn. ADMISSION DEFERMENT Once accepted, students may request deferred admissions up to one year prior to matriculating into the MSW program. The deferral process is not automatic and will only be granted for exceptional circumstances such as personal or family medical conditions, call to active military duty, maternity leave, or death in immediate family. Requests for deferrals should include appropriate documentation. Decisions are made on an individual basis by the Director of the School of Social Work, at the recommendation of the MSW Program Chair.

SSW FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Graduate Assistants and University Graduate Scholarship Recipients – Students receiving Graduate Assistantships or University Graduate Scholarships (UGS) must carry a full-time course load (10 credits or more) each semester, exclusive of audit credit hours. The number of years of eligibility for a tuition scholarship is two (2) years. Students who hold assistantships are generally expected to provide 20 hours per week in School service and demonstrate satisfactory academic progress by maintaining a 3.0 overall grade point average.

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Emergency Financial Aid – Limited emergency financial assistance may be available during the academic year. Contact the School’s Graduate Program Director for information. NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION All incoming MSW Students (full-time, part-time, and advanced standing) are required to attend a program orientation session before they begin their first semester. Incoming students will be notified of the date for the orientation in their letter of acceptance to the program. The orientation also includes important information about field education requirements.

STUDENT AND FACULTY RESPONSIBILITIES Student Responsibilities You have chosen a helping profession that is full of challenges and rewards. As a social work student, you will soon enter into a field placement where you will be privileged to meet clients who will tell you their stories. We know that most students who come to the School of Social Work are eager to learn about how to be most helpful to their clients. The faculty of the School certainly wants to assist you in your wish to carry out this important work. Part of the preparation for working with clients includes learning about professional behavior for social workers. Social workers behave in a professional manner because we have learned that doing so results in the most effective help for our clients. Students begin this learning by conducting themselves in a professional manner in the classroom. Also, professional behavior is required at all times in the field placement. Many students routinely behave in a way that could be considered professional. Many students may not be as clear about what is expected. The School of Social Work faculty decided that all students would be most comfortable and best prepared to succeed if they are provided clear information about professional conduct. The following are specific guidelines for the professional conduct that is expected of School of Social Work students: A.

All students in the School of Social Work are expected to abide by the University of Cincinnati Student Code of Conduct which can be reviewed at the following website: http://www.uc.edu/conduct/Code_of_Conduct.html

B.

Students are expected to abide by the NASW Code of Ethics. (www.naswdc.org) The Code states that “Social Workers should treat colleagues with respect”. In the School respectful conduct includes: 1. Arriving for class and field on time and staying until the end of the scheduled time. In an agency, you must arrive on time for your scheduled hours because the staff and clients will be depending on you. 2. Being properly prepared to participate in assigned classroom and field activities. If you attend a meeting at the agency regarding a client or an agency issue, you must be

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prepared to contribute your understanding of the situation—this is part of the social work role. 3. Expressing differences and disagreements with professors, fellow students, and field instructors in a respectful manner. There will be times when you need to disagree with colleagues, so this is a very important skill to develop. C.

D.

Social workers are expected to have good written and verbal communication skills. In the classroom, you will develop written communication skills via your course assignments. If there is some problem with getting an assignment completed, the situation should be discussed with the professor and a plan should be agreed upon for completion of the work. When you begin to work with clients, having paperwork and reports completed correctly and on time may mean the difference between their getting a needed service or not. If for some reason you are unable to get required paperwork completed for a client, you must know how to communicate with the proper authorities so that the client is not penalized. If at any time you feel that you need help with classroom or field assignments, you should contact the person who gave you the assignment (i.e. your professor, field instructor, faculty, field liaison) to ask for assistance. The professor, field instructor, or liaison may direct you to other resources for help.

E.

If at any time you are having a problem with meeting any of these expectations, you are to contact the faculty member or field instructor to discuss your problem. Many difficulties can be avoided if the professor/instructor/liaison is involved in a problem solving discussion as soon as the concern is recognized.

F.

Students are expected to complete course evaluations at the end of each quarter. Course evaluations are extremely important for determining academic scheduling and faculty assignments. Faculty Responsibilities

Courses A.

Faculty are responsible for developing syllabi that clearly define course objectives, major assignments, criteria for grading, attendance requirements, and weekly discussion topics, to be available in all courses at the beginning of each semester.

B.

Faculty member office hours should be indicated on his/her course syllabi and faculty members are responsible for posting office hour times on their office door at the beginning of each semester.

C.

Faculty are responsible for seeing that all completed assignments and exams are returned in a timely fashion.

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D.

Faculty are responsible for making all necessary grade changes (e.g., “I” grades) according to contractual agreements (See Request for Grade of Incomplete form – online).

E.

Faculty will notify students when course evaluations are available on Blackboard. All graduate social work courses will be evaluated by students in the last two weeks of the semester. Evaluations will include questions about course content as well as faculty performance. These evaluations will be forwarded to the School’s Director for use in curriculum planning.

F.

Notify Students of class cancellations and any time or classroom changes

ACADEMIC ADVISING Prior to the first semester of study, each student in the program is assigned an advisor. The advisor helps students plan their educational program, monitors overall progress in the program, and assists students with problems and concerns. Students are encouraged to meet with their advisor each semester to review progress and program plans. It is the joint responsibility of the student and advisor to be sure the student is in compliance with program regulations and standards and is registering for courses in the appropriate sequence. At the end of the first year, students should meet with their advisor to review their progress. Students must participate in a meeting with their advisor to review their academic records in the fall semester of the graduation year. This is to insure that all grades of I, NG, SP, or F have been identified, a plan for grade changes has been developed, and that all degree requirements will be met.

Ultimately students are responsible for making sure they have completed all degree requirements. Assignment of Advisors Students in the first year of the full-time program are advised in the field seminar courses. When the seminar is led by a member of the faculty, that faculty member serves as the students’ advisor and provides group advising during the seminar class time. When the seminar is led by an adjunct faculty member, another full-time member of the faculty serves as the advisor and sees the students for group advising during seminar class time. Students are also encouraged to schedule individual appointments with these advisors as needed. Students in the three-year part-time program are assigned to faculty members for individual advising and, at the discretion of the faculty advisor, may be scheduled for group advising events. Because of the complexity of part-time student schedules, the faculty advisors can require more frequent meetings to ensure that students are following program requirements. These faculty advisors continue to provide advising to part-time students until the beginning of field seminar classes. At the point of field placement, part-time students will receive advising in

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the field seminar courses. Students are encouraged to schedule individual advising appointments as needed. Professional Advising Professional advising begins in the first year seminars. Faculty seminar leaders provide information about professional practice opportunities within the field of social work. Students are exposed to community professionals and alumni from their respective fields of study. The Direct of Field Education also schedules individual meetings with any student wishing to discuss their options in greater detail and, along with seminar leaders, work with students to explore interests and aptitude as they chose their Concentration for the Advanced Practice year. Responsibilities of Faculty Advisor A.

The faculty advisor is responsible for the review of student academic progress and performance, at the request of the student. (Students are responsible for initiation of meetings with their academic advisor).

B

Faculty advisors and their students should review all academic work and complete the MSW Program Academic Check sheet (See Appendix C) during the student’s first semester in the MSW program and by the first semester of the graduation year.

C.

Faculty Advisors assist students in planning their overall course of study and approve the student’s Check Sheet for its content and proper course sequencing.

D.

The Faculty Advisors must approve all requests related to curriculum changes and student status before it can be considered by the MSW Program Chair.

REGISTRATION AND SCHEDULING: At the beginning of both the foundation and advanced practice years, students will complete a program Check Sheet. The check sheets should be developed in collaboration with and for review and approval of the student’s faculty advisor. The completed check sheets will serve as an individual educational plan that will guide provide planned schedule for completing the MSW program. It will also serve as a decision tool for specific course registrations throughout matriculation in the program. All students are encouraged to review their program Check Sheets each semester for appropriate course sequences prior to course registrations. Students can be administratively dropped from inappropriate courses without prior notification. Therefore, it is important to keep the faculty advisor abreast of any contemplated changes. Depending on the extent of the deviation, it may be necessary to obtain the approval of the MSW Program Chair or (for practicum related issues) the Director of Field Education. In addition, please note the following:  Students cannot register for more than eighteen (18) credit hours in any one semester.  Student cannot change academic status from Full-time to part-time without recommendation of faculty advisor and approval of MSW Program Chair.

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 Changes in concentrations have to be recommended by faculty advisor and jointly approved by Director of Field Education and MSW Program Chair.  Students also must obtain written approval from the Director of Field Education before they can re-register (or register late) for Field Instruction. Most courses are offered only once per year, and many have prerequisites. Consequently, it is important for students to follow their educational plan in order to complete the required work within the appropriate time frame.

Course Work Specialized Study Areas: Selection of a Concentration and Specialized Study Area will occur in the Social Work Field Instruction Lab. Students will be asked to indicate their first and second choices. Enrollment in each concentration/specialized study area is limited. If any Specialized Study Areas are oversubscribed, a lottery may be held to select the students. The School cannot guarantee a student will receive her/his first choice.

Elective Courses All electives must be taken for graduate credit and cannot be taken pass/fail. Students can take electives from the School of Social Work or from colleges/departments outside the School of Social Work. A list of pre-approved electives can be found online. If you decide to take an elective that is not on the pre-approved list you will need to complete an Elective Approval Form (see forms on-line), and obtain academic advisor approval. Students cannot take more than six (6) credit hours of 500 level courses outside the School (Note: 500 level courses may or may not carry graduate credit). Be sure the course carries graduate credit before registering. Consortium courses must be approved by the Graduate Program Director and must be taken for a grade (NO pass/fail). The student must provided transcript of all courses after they are completed. Course Exemptions Graduates of accredited BSW programs may be exempted from some Foundation Year courses. If Foundation Year equivalent courses where completed in a BSW Program within the past five (5) years and a “B” grade or higher was earned, a course exemption may be granted. This reduces the number of credits required for completion of the MSW degree.

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Advanced Standing and Transfer Credit Students transferring from other accredited social work graduate programs may be granted up to 20 semester credit hours if the courses have been taken within five (5) years prior to the most recent admission, and are relevant or equivalent to those in the program. Applications for transfer credit are considered on an individual basis by the MSW Program Chair, in consultation with the Director, Academic for the School of Social Work. Students transferring from non-social work graduate programs or who have graduate degrees may be awarded advance standing as elective credit. Note:

A student must have a “B” or high grade in equivalent courses before advanced standing will be awarded. A social work transfer student can only receive advanced standing for Foundation Field Instruction I.

Course Waivers Students who have had courses equivalent to current program offerings may petition for a waiver of required courses (equivalent courses must have been completed within five (5) years prior to the request). A waiver of a required course will be granted only if a student can demonstrate knowledge of the course content. A waiver must be approved by the current instructor of the course and the student’s advisor or the MSW Program Chair. If the waiver is granted, the student must select an elective in place of the required course. A waiver does not award credit (see forms online). Note: Students cannot request more than two (2) waivers from required courses. A student must have a “B” or higher grade in an equivalent course(s) before a waiver will be granted. Field instruction cannot be waived. Course Prerequisites Before a student can register for any course, all prerequisite courses must be completed. Therefore, receiving a failing “F” grade in a prerequisite course means the student cannot register for the next course in the sequence until the prerequisite course has been satisfactorily completed.

Directed Study Directed study allows students to explore self-selected area of study and hone their research skills under the supervision of a faculty member with expertise in the area of study. The directed study must be justified by a compelling academic necessity. Before registering for a directed study, students must have a well-defined plan that is consistent with the requirements of their

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degree program. There must be evidence of a level of effort that is consistent with regular courses and the study must be approved. (see Directed Study Contract Form on-line). Requests for a directed study must be done at the time of priority registration for the semester in which the project is to be completed. All paperwork, including the approval, must be completed by the student and the supervising faculty member by the last day of scheduled classes of the semester preceding the quarter in which the study will be undertaken. Adding a directed study after the semester has begun is not permitted without special permission from the School of Social Work Director. Notes: Directed study cannot exceed three (3) credit hours. Each directed study credit hour translates into two(2) hours of work each week of the semester. Directed study cannot be taken as a substitute for required courses. Matriculated students can only take three (3) credit hours of directed study during their tenure in the School of Social Work. Directed Study can range from one (1) to three (3) credit hours – no directed study can exceed the three (3) credit hour maximum. Students who have incomplete (I) grades from preceding semesters or who are on probation will not be allowed to take directed study. Directed study cannot be taken in the semester of graduation. Life and Work Experience As a matter policy the MSW Program does not accept life or work experience as a substitute for field practicum or any other required social work courses. Adding/Dropping/Changing Sections Students wishing to add or drop a course must first consult with faculty advisor to review the impact of the action. Before adding or dropping, students should consider that:  Required courses are only offered once each year.  Enrollment in field placement is concurrent with enrollment in the appropriate foundation or advanced practice courses; .  Changes of section are only considered for scheduling reasons and only if space is available as determined by individual instructor in consultation with MSW Program Chair.  Refunds for dropped credit hours follow a set calendar. Please visit http://onestop.uc.edu/ for specific information regarding the University Timetable for refund credit. The following University-wide policy applies to adding, dropping and withdrawing from classes: Alterations to the student's schedule involving the addition of one or more classes, changes in class sections, or changes in credit status, may submitted by logging in to the web registration system or by submitting a paper form. The "Registration Change (Add/Drop) Form" may be obtained from the student's college or from the One Stop

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Student Service Center (University Pavilion 2nd floor) or a regional campus registration office. From the eighth (8th) day of the quarter through the fifteenth (15th) day of the quarter, additions to a class schedule requires only the approval of the instructor. Thus, only the class instructor's signature is required on the Registration Change (Add/Drop) Form" through the fifteenth day of the quarter. A college signature is not required. Beginning with the sixteenth (16th) day of the quarter, however, both the approval of the instructor and the college are required, and so the "Registration Change (Add/Drop) Form" must be signed by both the instructor and a representative of the college offering the class. The completed and signed "Registration Change (Add/Drop) Form" must be submitted in person to the One Stop Student Service Center, or regional campus registration office. Adding and Dropping Classes To process a registration change, students should complete the following steps: •

Enter the One Stop Student Service Center or a regional campus registration office to submit a completed "Registration Change (Add/Drop) Form" for processing. Add/drops are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.

•

If space is not available in the section that the student wishes to add, the student may attempt to add try other sections of that class (if offered).

•

Frequently check your schedule online to verify classes.

•

Full-time students who add credit hours over 18 will be charged additional fees for those excess hours. In addition, the credit hours over 18 must be dropped by the eighth calendar day of the quarter in order to have 100% of the charge for the excess hours removed.

Withdrawing from Classes After the 15th calendar day of the quarter (consult the appropriate academic calendar for Summer term dates), but within the quarter, the student may withdraw from one or more classes, as follows: •

Students may withdraw from classes through web registration if the instructor permits web withdrawals (refer to the instructor's class syllabus). Students and instructors both will receive e-mail notification of the withdrawal. Students are assigned a "W" grade at the time of the withdrawal, but instructors reserve the right to change the "W" to an "F" through the final grading process.

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Students may also withdraw from classes in person by submitting a completed "Registration Change" form to the One Stop Student Service Center (University Pavilion, 2nd floor) for processing. The last day to withdraw from a class is the 58th calendar day of the quarter (consult the appropriate academic calendar for the specific date). (Retrieved from http://www.uc.edu/registrar/policies_and_procedures/add_drop_withdrawal.html ).

Withdrawal from Degree Status Students considering withdrawing from their degree program are strongly advised to meet with their faculty advisor. If the student and advisor conclude that withdrawal is the best option then written notification should be submitted by the student describing the reasons of the withdrawal. The department will notify the Graduate School of the withdrawal. In order for the student to stay active, consistent with UC Graduate School policy, the student must take at least 1 credit hour per year. Otherwise, the student will be administratively withdrawn from the University and will have to apply in order to be re-admitted. Please refer to UC Graduate Student Handbook: http://grad.uc.edu/content/dam/grad/docs/Publications/handbook.pdf for additional information. GRADE REPORTS Grade reports may be viewed online immediately following submission of final grades by the instructor. Grade reports include total graduate hours and hours for the current quarter. Credits carried and earned, and quality points, are computed quarterly. In addition to appearing on students’ grade reports, these hourly totals are posted on the permanent academic record. All graduate work, regardless of the University of Cincinnati college in which the work was done, is accumulated for graduate students. Approved transfer credits are included in the sum of credits earned, but quality points for those credits are not included in the grade point average. In accordance with the Graduate School Guidelines the following chart presents definition of Graduate Grades (effective Winter Quarter, 2007):

Grade A AB+ B BC+

Description Excellent

Good

Quality Points 4.0000 3.6667 3.3333 3.0000 2.6667 2.3333

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C Satisfactory 2.0000 F Fail 0.0000 P Pass N/A U Unsatisfactory N/A T Audit N/A I Incomplete 0.0000* I/F Failure 0.0000 W Withdrawal (Official) N/A WX Withdrawal (Official) - No Participation N/A UW Unofficial Withdrawal 0.0000 X Unofficial Withdrawal - No Participation 0.0000 SP In Progress - Satisfactory Progress N/A UP In Progress - Unsatisfactory Progress N/A NG mark No Grade Reported (See Instructor) N/A With the introduction of the “X” and “WX” grades specifically to denote non-participation, by definition all other grades can be awarded only to students who have participated in the class in some way. (i.e., “A” through “F”, “P”, “U”, “T”, “I”, “I/F”, “W”, “UW”, “IP”, “IP/F”, “NP”, “NG” mark). NOTE: 1.

In those situations in which a professor is prevented from awarding a grade, for any reason, a grade of “NG” will be given. This would specifically cover cases of academic misconduct still under consideration – two (2) semester limit.

2.

Normally a “NG” grade should be removed prior to graduation. Departments or colleges, however, may allow a student to graduate with the “NG” grade when such action is deemed appropriate. Incomplete (“I”) Grade

In order to receive a grade of “I” in any social work course, including field instruction, a student must fill out a Request for Incomplete form (see forms online). This form must be signed by the instructor who gives the incomplete and one copy must be placed in the student’s file in the main office. Pass/Fail Grade With the exception of Field Seminar, MSW students cannot take courses pass/fail.

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Grade Changes For the first year after a course is completed, the course instructor alone has the responsibility to change any grade, even if that year extends beyond a student’s certification for graduation. After one (1) year, a grade change request by the instructor must be approved by the Director of the School. No grades can be changed after 3 years. An “I” grade that has changed to an “F” (after one year) cannot be changed. Course Retake Policy U.C. Policy requires a student to re-register and pay tuition whenever repeating a course. Instructors may not submit a form to change a grade of “I” or other grade previously reported by allowing a student to repeat a course without registering.

ACADEMIC STANDING Requirements for Good Standing Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA overall, with a minimum of “B” grades in foundation and advanced practice social work courses, with no more than two (2) incomplete to remain in good standing. A grade of “C” in field work will be accepted once. A grade of “C” or less in required foundation and advanced practice social work courses and a second grade of “C” in field work will result in a formal academic review.

PROBATION A student will be placed on academic probation when her/his grade point average falls below 3.0 or when two (2) incompletes have been accumulated. The student will be notified and given one (1) semester to bring the GPA to 3.0 and/or reduce the number of “I” grades to one (1) or less. If the student has not achieved good standing by the end of one (1) semester on probation, an academic review conference will be held by the Academic Affairs Committee to determine the appropriate action. The student may be asked to reduce her/his load to part time, or may be suspended from the program.

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SUSPENSION A suspended student cannot register in the School of Social Work for at least one academic year beginning with the next Autumn semester. Once the suspension period has elapsed, a student may re-apply to the School. If readmitted, the student will return to the School on academic probation. DISMISSAL – ACADEMIC PROBLEMS Dismissal results when a formally suspended student returns to the School of Social Work and fails to return to good standing by the end of that academic year. Students who have been dismissed will not be considered for readmission. GRADUATION In order to qualify for graduation, a student must complete 60 semester hours and must be in Good Standing with at least two-thirds (2/3) of all credits “B” or higher. Students should update their academic check sheet (see Appendix C) after each semester. Graduation applications are completed online. These applications must be completed and submitted to the Graduate School (see Program Calendar for application deadline). Commencement exercises are held at the end of Autumn and Spring semesters. Caps, gowns and hoods are purchased at the University Bookstore. a. If the application for graduation is not completed by the deadline, the student cannot graduate until the end of the following semester. b. All degree requirements must be completed within four (4) years of the initial enrollment.

ACADEMIC AND NON-ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT There are two distinct entities that are charged with review and actions regarding issues of misconduct. They are the School of Social Work Academic Affairs Committee and the School of Social Work, College Hearing Panel. The following are the structural and role definitions of these entities. (procedural steps and clarifications for these entities can be obtained online at http://www.uc.edu/Trustees/Rules/RuleDetail.asp?ID=184). The School of Social Work, Academic Affairs Committee will review and act on all cases involving academic and professional misconduct that are not defined in the University Student Code of Conduct, but are defined and/or identified in academic and professional policies of the School and/or the NASW Code of Ethics. The Academic Affairs Committee shall be charged with the responsibility of investigating alleged academic and professional misconduct and, when appropriate, recommend sanctions according to the severity of the misconduct. See Academic and Non-Academic Misconduct handout available in the School’s main office for additional information.

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Cases involving academic misconduct, as defined in the University Student Code of Conduct, such as plagiarism, cheating, aiding and abetting academic misconduct, and fabrication shall be referred to the School of Social Work, College Hearing Panel. See Academic and Non-Academic Misconduct handout available in the School’s main office for additional information.

STUDENT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES Student Grievance Procedure handout is available in the School’s main office (See Appendix B for information). WITHDRAWAL FROM THE PROGRAM/UNIVERSITY AND READMISSION Students who withdraw from the program should schedule a meeting with the faculty advisor and/or MSW Program Chair so that all appropriate forms can be completed. Students who have not been enrolled in the school of Social Work for at least two semesters and want to return will have to re-apply. That is, a new admissions form and supporting documentation (e.g., personal statement) must be forwarded to the school. LEAVE OF ABSENCE Students who withdraw from a particular semester or who choose not to continue after completing a particular semester, may apply for a leave of absence. A written statement explaining the reason for the request must be sent to the MSW Program Chair. If granted, a leave of absence allows a student to re-enroll anytime prior to the one-year anniversary of the request. The student should notify the School (in writing) when she/he plans to re-enroll. If the student does not re-enroll within the twelve (12) month period, an application for readmission must be submitted to the School and a reinstatement fee will be assessed by the Graduate School. REQUESTING AN EXCEPTION TO ANY MSW REGULATION OR POLICY a.

The student must submit a written request for an exception to the MSW Program Chair. The request should provide a rationale for the exception. b. The MSW Program Chair will bring the request to the next scheduled Academic Affairs Committee meeting or will call a meeting if one is not scheduled within two (2) weeks. c. The Academic Affairs Committee Chair will notify the student when the meeting will be held. The student may attend if she/he desires. The Academic Affairs Committee Chair will notify the student of the Committee’s decision in writing within one week of the meeting. Note: The Academic Affairs Committee’s decisions are final.

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RIGHT TO REVIEW RECORDS The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (34 C.F.R. Part 99 – commonly known as FERPA). The policies and procedures governing a student’s right to review her/his records can be accessed through the University’s Registrar website (http://www.uc.edu/registrar/ferpa.html). Definitions of directory information and a student’s right to block release of information can be found in a handout available in the School’s main office.

STUDENT REPRESENTATION Students are actively encouraged to participate in the decision-making process of the School. The Graduate Student Association (GSA) of the School of Social Work, as the official voice for the students, provides a forum for student discussion of School and program issues. The Student Association selects a student to represent them, as a voting member, at the School’s Governing Faculty Meeting and on each of the following School committees: (1) Curriculum; (2) Admissions and Financial Aid; (3) Diversity; and (4) Search. Student grievances and recommendations for change may also be generated by the student association. STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS School of Social Work Graduate Student Association To promote the academic (research and educational) goals of graduate students at the University of Cincinnati. To establish effective communication among graduate students, other student groups, and the academic and administrative units of the University. To be the administrative and financial advisor to all member groups affiliated with the GSGA. The GSGA shall not endorse political issues which do not directly concern the welfare of graduate students at the University of Cincinnati and shall not, therefore, be considered a political organization. http://www.uc.edu/gsga/SWGSA.html University of Cincinnati Graduate Student Governance Association To promote the academic (research and educational) goals of graduate students at the University of Cincinnati. To establish effective communication among graduate students, other student groups, and the academic and administrative units of the University. To be the administrative and financial advisor to all member groups affiliated with the GSGA. The GSGA shall not endorse political issues which do not directly concern the welfare of graduate students at the University of Cincinnati and shall not, therefore, be considered a political organization. http://www.uc.edu/gsga/gsga.html

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Phi Alpha Social Work Honor Society The purposes of Phi Alpha Honor Society are to provide a closer bond among students of social work and to promote humanitarian goals and ideals. Phi Alpha fosters high standards of education for social workers and invites into membership, those who have attained excellence in scholarship and achievement in social work.

National Association of Black Social Workers UC Student Chapter www.nabsw.org/mserver University of Cincinnati Black Graduate Student Association The University Of Cincinnati Black Graduate Student Association (BGSA) is an interdisciplinary student organization dedicated to facilitating the academic, personal and professional success of graduate students of African descent at the University of Cincinnati. http://www.facebook.com/pages/UC-BGSA-Univ-of-Cincinnati-Black-GraduateStudent-Assoc/278787322174169

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Appendix A Academic Integrity and Professional Code of Conduct

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ACADEMIC INTEGRITY AND PROFESSIONAL CODE OF CONDUCT REQUIREMENTS Academic Integrity and Professional Code of Conduct - The University of Cincinnati College of Allied Health Sciences - School of Social Work (CAHS/SSW) provides MSW educational opportunities to prepare students to practice as professional social workers. Consequently, as aspiring professional social workers, all students accepted into the (CAHS/SSW) programs are responsible for conducting themselves in a manner that consistent with: (1) the policies of the University, as described in the University of Cincinnati Student Code of Conduct (http://www.uc.edu/content/dam/uc/trustees/docs/rules_40/40-05-05.pdf ); (2) academic and professional standards of the School of Social Work as described in the School of Social Work Handbook; and (3) the guidelines set forth in the professional Code of Ethics (http://www.naswdc.org/pubs/code/code.asp) that have been developed by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and endorsed by the social work accrediting body, the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). NASW Code of Ethics -MSW social workers are expected to adhere to professional conduct spelled out by the National Association of Social Workers’ (NASW) Code of Ethics (NASW, 2008). The Code includes as core ethical principles • service (to help people in need and address social problems), • social justice, • respect for the inherent dignity and worth of the person, • importance of human relationships as strengths and means of change, • integrity or practicing ethically, and • Competence. The NASW Code of Ethics (http://www.naswdc.org/pubs/code/code.asp) spells out ethical obligations that social workers have to: • clients (self-determination, informed consent, confidentiality, competent service, cultural competence, etc.), • colleagues (respect, collaboration, referral, etc.), • practice settings (supervision, billing, continued professional education, etc.), • professional ethical responsibilities (not misrepresenting one’s-self, not acting while impaired), and • the profession (e.g., ethics in research, dissemination of new knowledge). Academic Honesty - Academic honesty is an important standard of the University community. It is expected of every student. The following discussion of academic dishonesty provides examples and is not meant to be inclusive of all possible situations involving academic dishonesty. Academic Dishonesty - Academic dishonesty may take a variety of forms. The most common are cheating on examinations and plagiarism as outlined in the SCOC.

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Aiding and Abetting Academic Misconduct: • Knowingly helping, procuring or encouraging another person to engage in academic misconduct. Cheating: Any dishonesty or deception in fulfilling an academic requirement such as: • Use and/or possession of unauthorized material or technology during an examination . (any written or oral work submitted for evaluation and/or grade) such as type cassettes, notes, tests, calculators or computer programs. •

Obtaining assistance with or answers to examination questions from another person with or without that person’s knowledge.

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Furnishing assistance with or answers to examination questions to another person.

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Possessing, using, distributing or selling unauthorized copies of an examination or computer program.

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Representing as one’s own an examination taken by another person .

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Taking an examination in place of another person.

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Obtaining unauthorized access to the computer files of another person or agency and/or altering or destroying those files.

Fabrication: The falsification of any information or citation in an academic exercise. Plagiarism: • Submitting another’s published or unpublished work in whole, in part or in paraphrase, as one’s own without fully and properly crediting the author with footnotes, quotation marks, citations, or bibliographical reference. Submitting as one’s own original work, material obtained from an individual or agency without reference to the person or agency as the source of the material. •

Submitting as one’s own original work material that has been produced through unacknowledged collaboration with others without release in writing from collaborators.

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Representing someone else’s work as one’s own. Examples include: – – –

Quoting text or another works on an exam, term paper, or homework without citing source when requested by the instructor to present your own work. Handing in a paper purchased from a term paper service. Retyping a friend’s paper and handing it in as your own.

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In more specific terms, the following are also considered serious breaches of academic honesty for which severe sanctions may be imposed:

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The unauthorized procurement, providing, or acceptance of any materials containing answers to any examination or assignment to another person.

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Allowing another person to complete your examination, in whole or in part.

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Knowingly plagiarizing or copying work of another person and submitting it as your own without proper citation or attribution.

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Making unauthorized grade changes or tampering with grades in any way.

Obtaining Unauthorized Information: –

Copying graded homework assignment from another student.

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Working together on a take-home test or homework when not specifically permitted by the instructor.

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Looking at another student’s paper during an examination.

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Looking at your notes during an examination when not permitted.

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Submitting the same paper for two (2) different course requirements without prior permission from the instructors involved.

Tendering of Information: – – – –

Giving your work to another student to be copied. Giving someone answers to exam questions while the exam in being given. After having taken an exam, informing another person in a later section of questions that appear on the exam. Giving or selling a term paper to another student.

Conspiracy: • •

Planning with one or more fellow students to commit any form of academic dishonesty together. Giving your term paper to another student who you suspect will plagiarize it.

Sanctions for Violation of the Student Code of Conduct (SCOC) Academic Misconduct Policies - The professor at all times maintains sole authority over grade assignments. The following sanctions for violations of the SCOC Academic Misconduct Policies may be imposed:

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University Disciplinary Academic Action: Includes, but not limited to, altering a grade or assigning a failing grade for the assignment, examination, or course.

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University Disciplinary Reprimand: Notifies the student in writing that his/her behavior is unacceptable and that any other violation may warrant further sanctions.

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University Disciplinary Probation: Imposes specific restrictions or places extra requirements on the student for a specified period. These may vary with each case and may include action not academically restrictive in nature, such as restriction from participation in college activities or other requirements. Disciplinary action should be consistent with the philosophy for providing constructive learning experiences as a part of the probation. A student may be required to meet periodically with designated persons. Any further misconduct on the student’s part during the period of probation may result in disciplinary suspension or dismissal.

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University Disciplinary Suspension: Prohibits the student from attending the University. University Suspension prohibits the student from being present on specified University owned, leased, or controlled property without permission of the sanctioning administrator or his or her designee for a specified period of time. The sanctioning administrator shall determine the effective beginning and ending date of the suspension. Students placed on University Disciplinary Suspension must comply with all suspension requirements. A student seeking to attend the University after the conclusion of his or her suspension shall first request re-enrollment from the Office of University Judicial Affairs. Request for re-enrollment after one quarter of the suspension termination will require the student to apply for readmission to his/her college/school.

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University Disciplinary Dismissal: Permanently prohibits the student from attending classes in that college/school or permanently prohibits the student from re-enrolling at the University.

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Other Disciplinary Educational Sanctions: Sanction designed to develop the student’s behavior. This includes, but is not limited to, service to the college and restrictions on the right of access to the college or University.

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Unprofessional Behavior - General Policy: Social work students are expected to behave in a professional manner in all aspects of the program and are responsible and accountable for their actions. Faculty is expected to help students interpret specific School and/or practicum guidelines and apply them in their conduct. It is the responsibility of Social Work faculty and students to familiarize themselves with the guidelines. Examples of unprofessional conduct include, but are not limited to: Harassing or being abusive towards students, faculty, staff, practicum agency staff, •

Allowing personal problems, psychological distress, legal problems, substance abuse, or mental health difficulties to interfere with their professional judgment and performance or to jeopardize the best interests of people for whom they have professional responsibility;

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Failure to accurately represent themselves in reference to their student status;

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Inability to meet generally accepted standards of professional conduct, personal integrity, or emotional stability requisite for professional practice.

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Inability to form professional relationships, including harassing or being abusive towards students, faculty, staff, practicum field instructors, staff and/or volunteers.

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Inability to set professional boundaries with clients, faculty, or other students;

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Exploitations of clients;

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Violations of confidentiality;

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Consistent failure to demonstrate effective interpersonal skills necessary for forming professional helping relationships;

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Unable to demonstrate non-judgmental attitude;

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Unable to foster client self-determination;

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Disruptive behavior toward colleagues, faculty or staff (at school, the university, or field placement);

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Violation of any part of the NASW code of ethics;

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Practicing, facilitating, collaborating, or condoning any form of discrimination based on race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, class, material status, political belief, religion, or mental or physical disability;

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Participating in or condoning dishonesty, fraud, or deception;

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ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS The academic standards established by UC/SSW consist of both academic performance and professional behavior. Students are expected to meet and maintain these standards in the classroom, in field, and other contexts while acting as social work students. These are the standards that will be utilized by faculty, including field instructors, to evaluate student performance in the classroom and field. Consequently, meeting the criteria for academic performance is necessary but is not the sole measure to ensure continued enrollment in a program. It is expected that students will also demonstrate professional competency and an understanding of and a commitment to the values and ethics of the social work profession. It should be noted that the first stage of academic and nonacademic problem-solving begins at the faculty/student level. The original jurisdiction of any case involving academic and nonacademic misconduct shall be with the instructor in whose course the alleged misconduct occurred. (See the Student Code of Conduct, Section B-3a: http://www.uc.edu/content/dam/uc/trustees/docs/rules_40/40-05-05.pdf )

STANDARDS FOR ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE The standards for academic performance of CAHS/SSW students are divided into three core areas: Basic Skills and Foundational knowledge Necessary to Acquire Professional Competence; Coping Skills; and Professional Performance Skills.

1. Basic Skills and Foundational Knowledge Necessary to Attain Professional Competence Communication Skills All CAHS/SSW students must demonstrate sufficient written and oral skills to: • Communicate written and oral expressions clearly and effectively with faculty, professionals, clients, staff and other students • Understand and articulate the academic content presented in the program and to complete adequately all written and oral assignments • Demonstrate a willingness and ability to listen to others. Interpersonal Skills All CAHS/SSW students must demonstrate interpersonal skills to relate effectively with faculty, professionals, clients, staff and other students. These include flexibility, respect, empathy, the ability to listen and communicate, nonjudgmental attitude, and the ability to negotiate.

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Cognitive Skills CAHS/SSW students must be able demonstrate the ability to conceptualize and integrate knowledge and apply that knowledge to situations in the classroom and field and other professional situations. Appreciation of Diversity Effective Social work practice requires understanding, affirmation and respect for the variety of societal lifestyles and values. Therefore, CAHS/SSW students must demonstrate respect and sensitivity toward faculty, other students, professionals, clients, and staff, who differ from him/herself in age, class, color, culture, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, race, religion, marital status, family structure, national origin, or value system. 2. Coping Skills Necessary for Performance in the Program and Professional Practice The social work student must execute sound judgment and performance in the program and demonstrate the capacity to interact positively and effectively with faculty, other students, clients, professionals and staff. Consequently, CAHS/SSW students must demonstrate appropriate coping skills in the face of personal or other circumstances, including seeking counseling or other sources of support and assistance, to ensure that such circumstances do not: • compromise academic performance • interfere with professional judgment and behavior in the classroom • jeopardize the best interests of those to whom the social work student has a professional responsibility. 3. Professional Performance Skills Necessary for Work with Clients and Professional Practice Professional Commitment CAHS/SSW students must demonstrate a strong commitment to further social and economic justice and to serve persons who are vulnerable, marginalized or oppressed. Professional Conduct CAHS/SSW students must act professionally and responsibly in matters of punctuality, attendance, appearance and presentation of self. The social work student must be able to advocate for her/himself in an appropriate and responsible manner. The student must be able to receive and accept feedback and supervision and apply such feedback to enhance professional development and self-awareness. The student must demonstrate

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the capacity to recognize and maintain appropriate personal and professional boundaries and appropriately use self-disclosure. Self-awareness CAHS/SSW students must be aware of how their values, attitudes, beliefs, emotions and past experiences affect their thinking, behavior and relationships with faculty, other students, clients, professionals and staff. Students must be able to accurately assess their own strengths, limitations, and suitability for professional practice. Students must also be able to examine and appropriately modify their behavior when it interferes with their professional work. Ethical Obligations CAHS/SSW students must adhere to the ethical expectations and obligations of professional practice as delineated in the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics. . ACADEMIC AND NON-ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT - PROCEDURES There are two distinct entities that are charged with review and actions regarding issues of misconduct. They are the College Hearing Panel and the School of Social Work Academic Affairs Committee. The following are the structural and role definitions of these entities. 1. Cases involving academic misconduct, as defined in the University Student Code of conduct, such as plagiarism, cheating, aiding and abetting academic misconduct, and fabrication shall be referred to the College of Allied Health Sciences College Hearing Panel. The Hearing Panel will consist of: the hearing chair, one representative selected by the college faculty and one representative selected by the appropriate undergraduate college student organization. The College’s Hearing Panel shall be charged with the responsibility of investigating and recommending appropriate sanction/s to the Dean, concerning alleged academic misconduct. An outcome of “in violation” is reported to the University Office of Judicial Affairs. Procedural steps for the College Hearing Panel process can be obtained at http://www.uc.edu/content/dam/uc/trustees/docs/rules_40/40-05-05.pdf in Section B – 3 (a) and (b). 2. The School of Social Work, Academic Affairs Committee will review and act on all cases involving academic and professional misconduct that are not defined in the University Student Code of Conduct, but are defined and/or identified in academic and professional policies of the School and/or the NASW Code of Ethics. The Academic Affairs Committee shall be charged with the responsibility of investigating alleged academic and professional misconduct and, when appropriate, recommending sanctions according to the severity of the misconduct. Definitions of disciplinary sanctions include, but are not limited to the following: Academic Action (grade modifications); Disciplinary report (written reprimand); probation; suspension; School dismissal The Academic Affairs Committee will consist of at least three faculty members, with one member serving as chair of the Committee.

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Academic Misconduct -There are two types of Academic Misconduct: Academic Misconduct as defined in the University Student Code of conduct and professional misconduct: 1. Academic Misconduct as defined in the University Student Code of conduct includes, but are not limited to behaviors such as plagiarism, cheating, aiding and abetting academic misconduct, and fabrication 2. Professional Misconduct as defined by the CAHS/SSW includes ethical infringements occurring in the classroom or field placement that is in violation of the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics (www.naswdc.org ); CAHS/SSW Academic Integrity and Professional Code of Conduct ; and/or the University of Cincinnati Student Code of Conduct . Allegations of professional misconduct will be referred to the Academic Affairs Committee for deliberation. Handling Academic and Professional Misconduct Students are expected to support the values of the University of Cincinnati and honor the principles of a ‘Just Community,’ as defined by the University (http://www.uc.edu/justcommunity/) Violations of the Student Code of Conduct, the Law, field placement procedures and the NASW Code of Ethics will be resolved by adhering to the procedures outlined in the Student Code of Conduct and/or the UC/SSW Academic Integrity and Professional Code of Conduct . Allegations of academic and professional misconduct will be reviewed and evaluated by the Academic Affairs Committee and discussed with the student as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct. The student will receive a written summary of this discussion, the decision reached and recommended sanction. The student may appeal all decisions following the guidelines listed in the Student Code of Conduct. Disciplinary sanctions for academic and professional misconduct In accordance with the University Student Code of Conduct, “sanctions shall be imposed according to the severity of the misconduct. Multiple sanctions may be imposed should the behavior call for the imposition of a more severe penalty.” (section B, 4). Sanctions for academic misconduct may include, but are not limited to the following: •

Academic action: Includes altering a grade or assigning a failing grade for the assignment, examination or course.

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Disciplinary report: Notifies the student in writing that the misconduct and sanction will be recorded in a disciplinary file and if the misconduct recurs may be taken into consideration in determining further sanctions

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Probation: Any student who does not maintain a University or School 3.0 GPA will be notified in writing by MSW Program Chair that he/she has been placed on academic probation. See the CAHS/SSW Student Handbook for the procedures that must be followed in the case of academic probation.

Non-academic misconduct All instances of nonacademic conduct within the University, as defined in Section A of the University Student Code of Conduct (i.e., vandalism, aiding and abetting misconduct, dishonesty and misrepresentation, harassment, drugs or narcotics, failure to comply with sanctions, etc) shall be reported to the University Office of Judicial Affairs. (See University Student Code of Conduct online at http://www.uc.edu/content/dam/uc/trustees/docs/rules_40/40-05-05.pdf ). Professional judgment involving ethical violations that occur outside of the University will be defined as non-academic misconduct and will be referred to the University Judicial Affairs for appropriate review. Sanctions for nonacademic misconduct, including ethical violations, shall be imposed according to the severity of the misconduct. Multiple sanctions may be imposed should the behavior call for the imposition of a more severe penalty. In all cases, the University reserves the right to require counseling and testing of students as deemed appropriate. The University may impose interim restrictions.

CAHS/SSW may also impose probationary restrictions or extra requirements on students who have committed professional misconduct. Probationary actions may vary with each case, but remain consistent with the philosophy of providing constructive learning experiences as part of the probation. Any further misconduct on the student’s part during the period of probation may result in disciplinary suspension or dismissal. •

Suspension: A suspended student cannot register in the School of Social Work for at least one academic year beginning with the next Autumn Semester. Once the suspension period has elapsed, a student may re-apply to the School. If readmitted, the student will return to the School on academic probation.

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Dismissal – Academic Problems: Dismissal results when a formally suspended student returns to the School of Social Work and fails to return to good standing by the end of two semesters. Students who have been dismissed will not be considered for readmission.

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Appendix B Graduate Student Grievance Procedures

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University of Cincinnati Graduate Student Grievance Procedures Policy It is the policy of the University to provide an opportunity for the resolution of disputes involving graduate students in a fair and collegial manner and within the department if possible. These procedures establish a formal process for graduate students to request review and redress of certain grievances arising out of the academic relationships with their department, their college, or the University of Cincinnati. Each grievance will begin with a mediation process, the Conference Review, and may proceed, if necessary, through the more formal Fact-finding and Decision or Appeal processes. However, in general, it is expected that grievances will be resolved by the parties within their departments. This document supersedes all former Graduate Student Grievance procedures. Applicability These procedures may only be used by graduate students. A graduate student is defined as any person who has been accepted into any approved program of graduate studies at the University of Cincinnati except the M.D. and J.D. students. These procedures are applicable to any of the following types of grievances and supersede other procedures for such grievances made by a graduate student: i

Grievances alleging improper dismissal or suspension from a graduate program.

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Grievances alleging the improper withholding or termination of financial support of any kind.

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Grievances alleging any other improper treatment, either substantive or procedural, of a graduate student by a faculty member or university agency except: 1.*

allegations of discriminatory treatment arising from the student complainant’s age, race, sex orientation, handicap, national origin, or religion

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Allegations only if improper evaluation of academic work or an unfair recommendation for employment or further graduate study.

*Allegations of discrimination will be handled according to the University of Cincinnati Discrimination procedure administered by the Office of Affirmative Action.

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General Considerations A party is an individual grievant or any individual or unit grieved against. (A facilitator, as defined below, is not a part.) At all levels of review, unless stated otherwise, the committee and individuals defined herein shall establish their own rules of procedure, subject only to the requirements of fundamental fairness. The burden of persuasion is on the grievant. All time limits shall be calculated only during business days of the fall, winter and spring academic quarters excluding examination weeks and University holidays. Grievances originally filed after the end of the spring quarter will be heard at the beginning of the fall quarter. Any stated time limit may be extended with the prior written consent of all parties. Any party may challenge the disinterestedness of any facilitator or committee member, in writing, to the appointing administrator within two days after publication of the appointment. The challenge must specify reasons that would prevent the individual from being unbiased with respect to the grievance. If such a challenge is determined to be valid by the appointing administrator, a substitute appointment shall be made and the process will resume accordingly. The University Vice-President and University Dean for Graduate Studies and Research is herein referred to as the University Dean. Filing of Grievances A graduate student who believes that he or she has valid grounds for a grievance under these procedures should submit a written and signed statement of grievance, setting forth the specific allegations with reasonable particularity and identifying the individual(s) grieved against. Grievances shall be submitted as follows: Level 1 - to the department head for grievances against a faculty member, committee or an agency associated only with that department. Level 2 - to the College Dean for grievances against a department head, faculty member in two or more departments of that college or a college-wide agency. Level 3 - to the University Dean for grievances against faculty members in two or more colleges, a university-wide agency, or a College Dean. Copies of the grievances shall simultaneously be sent by the grievant to the individual(s) grieved against, to the department or unit head(s) and dean(s) responsible for the departments, units and colleges involved, and to the University Dean. See the Graduate School website for additional information (http://www.grad.uc.edu).

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Click on handbook. The Graduate Handbook is on page 76 and Grievance Procedures start on page 90.

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Appendix C Academic Check sheet

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University of Cincinnati SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK MSW Advanced Standing Program Check Sheet Name: ___________________________________________ ID#:____________________ Date Entered:__________________ Course Number

Final Transcript: Yes No

Course Name

Credit

Grade Hours

Quarter Completed

Summer Term 8025 7011 7000 7090

Supervision and Leadership Assessment & Diagnosis Theory and Skills for Advanced Practice MSW Intermediate Field Instruction

3 3 2 2

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Children and Families 8041 Advanced Practice with Children and Families I 8040 Child and Family Services: Programs and Policies Diversity Elective 8070 MSW Advanced Field Instruction 8080 MSW Advanced Direct Practice Field Seminar I

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Health and Aging 8051 Advanced Practice in Health and Aging I 8050 Social Programs and Policies in Health Care and Aging Diversity Elective 8070 MSW Advanced Field Instruction 8080 MSW Advanced Direct Practice Field Seminar I

3 2 2 4 1

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3 2 2 4 1

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Fall Semester

Mental Health 8061 Advanced Practice in Mental Health I 8060 Policy Implications of Mental Health SW Practice Diversity Elective 8070 MSW Advanced Field Instruction 8080 MSW Advanced Direct Practice Field Seminar I Administration/Macro Practice (Fall Semester) 8030 Social Welfare Admin. And Adv. Macro Practice 8031 Human Resources Management Diversity Elective 8070 MSW Advanced Field Instruction 8080 MSW Advanced Direct Practice Field Seminar I

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Spring Semester Children and Families 8020 8042 8071 8081

Practice and Program Evaluation for Direct Practice Adv. Practice with Children and Families II Elective MSW Advanced Field Instruction MSW Direct Practice Field Seminar II

3 3 1 4 1

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3 3 1 4 1

______ ______ ______ ______ ______

______ ______ ______ ______ ______

3 3 1 4 1

______ ______ ______ ______ ______

______ ______ ______ ______ ______

3 2 2 4 1

______ ______ ______ ______ ______

______ ______ ______ ______ ______

Health and Aging 8020 8052 8071 8081

Practice and Program Evaluation for Direct Practice Adv. Practice in Health and Aging II Elective MSW Advanced Field Instruction MSW Direct Practice Field Seminar II

Mental Health 8020 8062 8071 8081

Practice and Program Evaluation for Direct Practice Adv. Practice in Mental Health II Elective MSW Advanced Field Instruction MSW Direct Practice Field Seminar II

Administration/Macro Practice 8033 8034 8032 8071 8081

Program Planning and Evaluation Financial Planning and Management Strategic Management and Community Practice MSW Advanced Field Instruction MSW Direct Practice Field Seminar II

NOTES:______________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________

Student Signature ___________________________________________Date_______________ Faculty Signature ___________________________________________ Date_______________

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University of Cincinnati SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK MSW Foundation Year Check Sheet – 2 year/Full-time Students

Name: ___________________________________________ ID#:____________________ Date Entered:__________________

Final Transcript: Yes No

Admission Requirement Deficiencies: _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ Course Number

Course Name

Credit Hours

Grade

Semester Completed

Fall Semester- Year One 7030 7010 7041 7040 7070 7080

Social Welfare Policy and Practice Psychosocial Theory for Direct Practice Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families Social Work Interviewing MSW Foundation Field Instruction I MSW Foundation Field Seminar I

3 3 3 2 3 2

______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______

______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______

Spring Semester-Year One 7011 7042 7043 7012 7071 7081

Assessment & Diagnosis Social Work Practice with Groups Social Work Practice with Communities & Organizations Human Diversity for Social Work MSW Foundation Field Instruction II MSW Foundation Field Seminar II

3 2 2 2 4 1

______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______

______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______

NOTE: Students with BSW degrees are exempted from the following courses if they had a grade of B or better for the equivalent undergraduate course: SW7010 Psychosocial Theory for Direct Practice; SW7020 Social Work Research; SW7030 Social Welfare Policy and Practice; SW7041 Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families; SW7042 Social Work Practice with Groups;SW7043 Social Work Practice with Communities & Organizations. In order to maintain full-time status, these students must take an additional 3 credit hours of electives in Fall Semester and 2 credit hours of electives in the Spring Semester. Advising Notes:__________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________

Student Signature ___________________________________________Date_______________ Faculty Signature ___________________________________________ Date_______________

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University of Cincinnati SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK MSW DIRECT PRACTICE Checklist – 2 year/Full-time Students

Name: ___________________________________________ ID#:____________________

Course Course Number Name

Credit Hours

Grade

Semester Completed

Fall Semester- Year Two All Direct Practice Students 7020 Social Work Research 8025 Supervision and Leadership 8070 MSW Advanced Field Instruction I

3 3 4

______ ______ ______

______ ______ ______

Children and Families 8041 Advanced Practice with Children and Families I 8040 Child and Family Services: Programs and Policies 8080 MSW Advanced Direct Practice Field Seminar I

3 2 1

______ ______ ______

______ ______ ______

Health and Aging 8051 Advanced Practice in Health and Aging I 8050 Social Programs and Policies in Health Care and Aging 8080 MSW Advanced Direct Practice Field Seminar I

3 2 1

______ ______ ______

______ ______ ______

3 2 1

______ ______ ______

______ ______ ______

______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______

______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______

Mental Health 8061 8060 8080

Advanced Practice in Mental Health I Policy Implications of Mental Health SW Practice MSW Advanced Direct Practice Field Seminar I

Spring Semester- Year Two Children and Families 8020 Practice and Program Evaluation for Direct Practice 8042 Adv. Practice with Children and Families II Elective Diversity Elective 8071 MSW Advanced Field Instruction II 8081 MSW Advanced Direct Practice Field Seminar II

3 3 1 2 4 1

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Health and Aging 8020 Practice and Program Evaluation for Direct Practice 8052 Adv. Practice in Health and Aging II Elective Diversity Elective 8071 MSW Advanced Field Instruction II 8081 MSW Advanced Direct Practice Field Seminar II

3 3 1 2 4 1

______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______

______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______

Mental Health 8020 Practice and Program Evaluation for Direct Practice 8062 Adv. Practice in Mental Health II Elective Diversity Elective 8071 MSW Advanced Field Instruction II 8081 MSW Advanced Direct Practice Field Seminar II

3 3 1 2 4 1

______ _______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______

______ ______ ______ ______ ______

NOTES:______________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________

Student Signature ___________________________________________Date_______________ Faculty Signature ___________________________________________ Date_______________

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University of Cincinnati SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK MSW Administration/Macro Practice Checklist (Full-Time Program- Year Two ) Name: ___________________________________________ ID#:____________________

Course Course Number Name

Credit Hours

Grade

Semester Completed

Fall Semester- Year Two 7020 8025 8030 8031 8070 8082

Social Work Research Supervision and Leadership Social Welfare Admin. And Adv. Macro Practice Human Resources Management MSW Advanced Field Instruction I Advanced Field Seminar I

3 3 3 2 4 1

______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______

______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______

3 2 2 2 4 1

______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______

______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______

Spring Semester – Year Two 8033 8034 8032 8071 8083

Program Planning and Evaluation Financial Planning and Management Strategic Management and Community Practice Diversity Elective MSW Advanced Field Instruction II MSW Advanced Field Seminar II

NOTES:______________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________

Student Signature ___________________________________________Date_______________ Faculty Signature ___________________________________________ Date____________

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University of Cincinnati SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK MSW Check Sheet Three Year Part-Time Program- Direct Practice Name: ___________________________________________ ID#:____________________ Date Entered:__________________

Final Transcript: Yes No

Admission Requirement Deficiencies: _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________

Course Course Number Name

Credit Hours

Grade

Quarter Completed

Fall Semester- Year One 7030 7010

Social Welfare Policy and Practice Psychosocial Theory for Direct Practice

3 3

______ ______

______ ______

2 2 2

______ ______ ______

______ ______ ______

3 2 1

______ ______ ______

______ ______ ______

Spring Semester- Year One 7012 7042 7043

Human Diversity for Social Work Social Work Practice with Groups Social Work Practice with Communities & Organizations Summer- Year One

7041 7040

Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families Social Work Interviewing Elective

NOTE: Students with BSW degrees are exempted from the following courses if they had a grade of B or better for the equivalent undergraduate course: SW7010 Psychosocial Theory for Direct Practice; SW7020 Social Work Research; SW7030 Social Welfare Policy and Practice; SW7041 Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families; SW7042 Social Work Practice with Groups;SW7043 Social Work Practice with Communities & Organizations. In order to maintain full-time status, these students must take an additional 3 credit hours of electives in Fall Semester and 2 credit hours of electives in the Spring Semester. ADVISING NOTES: _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________

Student Signature ___________________________________________Date_______________ Faculty Signature ___________________________________________ Date_______________

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DIRECT PRACTICE Fall Semester- Year Two Children and Families 8040 Child and Family Services: Programs and Policies 7020 Social Work Research 7075 MSW Foundation Field Instruction I 7085 MSW Foundation Field Seminar I

2 3 1 1

______ ______ ______ ______

______ ______ ______ ______

2 3 1 1

______ ______ ______ ______

______ ______ ______ ______

2 3 1 1

______ ______ ______ ______

______ ______ ______ ______

3 3 1

______ ______ ______

______ ______ ______

3 3 1

______ ______ ______

______ ______ ______

Health and Aging 8050 7020 7075 7085

Social Programs and Policies in Health Care and Aging Social Work Research MSW Foundation Field Instruction I MSW Foundation Field Seminar I

Mental Health 8060 Policy Implications of Mental Health SW Practice 7020 Social Work Research 7075 MSW Foundation Field Instruction I 7085 MSW Foundation Field Seminar I

Spring Semester- Year Two 7011 7076 7086

Assessment & Diagnosis MSW Foundation Field Instruction II MSW Foundation Field Seminar II Summer- Year Two

8025 7077 7087

Supervision and Leadership MSW Foundation Field Instruction III MSW Foundation Field Seminar III

ADVISING NOTES:______________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________

Student Signature ___________________________________________Date_______________ Faculty Signature ___________________________________________ Date_______________

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Fall Semester- Year Three Children and Families 8041 8075 8080

Advanced Practice with Children and Families I MSW Advanced Field Instruction I MSW Advanced Field Seminar I

3 3 1

______ ______ ______

______ ______ ______

3 3 1

______ ______ ______

______ ______ ______

3 3 1

______ ______ ______

______ ______ ______

Spring Semester- Year Three Children and Families 8042 Adv. Practice with Children and Families II 3 8076 MSW Advanced Field Instruction II 3 8081 MSW Advanced Field Seminar II 1

______ ______ ______

______ ______ ______

3 3 1

______ ______ ______

______ ______ ______

3 3 1

_______ ______ ______

______ ______ ______

3 2 2

______ ______ ______

______ ______ ______

Health and Aging 8051 8075 8080

Advanced Practice in Health and Aging I MSW Advanced Field Instruction I MSW Advanced Field Seminar I

Mental Health 8061 8075 8080

Advanced Practice in Mental Health I MSW Advanced Field Instruction I MSW Advanced Field Seminar I

Health and Aging 8052 8076 8081

Adv. Practice in Health and Aging II MSW Advanced Field Instruction II MSW Advanced Field Seminar II

Mental Health 8062 8076 8081

Adv. Practice in Mental Health II MSW Advanced Field Instruction II MSW Advanced Field Seminar II Summer- Year Three

Direct Practice (all specializations) 8020 Practice and Program Evaluation for Direct Practice 8077 MSW Advanced Field Instruction III Diversity Elective

ADVISING NOTES____________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________

Student Signature ___________________________________________Date_______________ Faculty Signature ___________________________________________ Date______________

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University of Cincinnati SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK Three Year Part-Time Program MSW Check Sheet ADMINISTRATION/MACRO PRACTICE Name: ___________________________________________ ID#:____________________ Date Entered:__________________

Final Transcript: Yes No

Admission Requirement Deficiencies: _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _____________________________ Course Course Number Name

Credit Hours

Grade

Quarter Completed

Fall Semester- Year One 7030 7010

Social Welfare Policy and Practice Psychosocial Theory for Direct Practice

3 3

______ ______

______ ______

2 2 2

______ ______ ______

______ ______ ______

3 2 1

______ ______ ______

______ ______ ______

Spring Semester- Year One 7012 7042 7043

Human Diversity for Social Work Social Work Practice with Groups Social Work Practice with Communities & Organizations

Summer- Year One 7041 7040

Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families Social Work Interviewing Elective

NOTE: Students with BSW degrees are exempted from the following courses if they had a grade of B or better for the equivalent undergraduate course: SW7010 Psychosocial Theory for Direct Practice; SW7020 Social Work Research; SW7030 Social Welfare Policy and Practice; SW7041 Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families; SW7042 Social Work Practice with Groups;SW7043 Social Work Practice with Communities & Organizations. In order to maintain full-time status, these students must take an additional 3 credit hours of electives in Fall Semester and 2 credit hours of electives in the Spring Semester. ADVISING NOTES:_______________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________

Student Signature ___________________________________________Date_______________ Faculty Signature ___________________________________________ Date_______________

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MSW Checklist -Three Year Part-Time Program ADMINISTRATION/MACRO PRACTICE Year 2

Fall Semester- Year Two 8030 7020 7075 7085

Social Welfare Admin & Adv. Macro Practice Social Work Research MSW Foundation Field Instruction I MSW Foundation Field Seminar I

3 3 1 1

______ ______ ______ ______

______ ______ ______ ______

3 3 1 2

______ ______ ______ ______

______ ______ ______ ______

3 3 1

______ ______ ______

______ ______ ______

Spring Semester- Year Two 7011 7076 7086 8032

Assessment & Diagnosis MSW Foundation Field Instruction II MSW Foundation Field Seminar II Strategic Management and Community Practice

Summer- Year Two 8025 7077 7087

Supervision and Leadership MSW Foundation Field Instruction III MSW Foundation Field Seminar III

ADVISING NOTES:_______________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________

Student Signature ___________________________________________Date_______________ Faculty Signature ___________________________________________ Date_______________

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MSW Checklist -Three Year Part-Time Program ADMINISTRATION/MACRO PRACTICE Year 3

Fall Semester- Year Three 8031 8075 8080

Human Resources Management MSW Advanced Field Instruction I MSW Advanced Field Seminar I

2 3 1

______ ______ ______

______ ______ ______

Spring Semester- Year Three 8033 8034

Program Planning and Evaluation Financial Planning and Management

3 2

______ ______

______ ______

8076 8081

MSW Advanced Field Instruction II MSW Advanced Field Seminar II

3 1

______ ______

______ ______

2 2

______ ______

______ ______

Summer- Year Three 8077

MSW Advanced Field Instruction III Diversity Elective

ADVISING NOTES:______________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________

Student Signature ___________________________________________Date_______________ Faculty Signature ___________________________________________ Date_______________

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