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The University of Michigan School of Social Work MSW Student Guide 2018-2019 is a comprehensive guide for students admitted to the School of Social Work for the 2018-2019 academic year. It includes academic and professional policies, course registration policies, course exemption policies, transfer credit policies, non-candidate for degree (NCFD) policy, transcripts and grades, student rights and student records, student grievances, financial aid policies, policies related to students with disabilities, specific field instruction policies, university policies, MSW curriculum, foundation requirements, practice method concentrations and practice areas in the advanced curriculum, and advanced curriculum objectives.
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Regents of the University
Michael J. Behm, Grand Blanc Mark J. Bernstein, Ann Arbor Shauna Ryder Diggs, Grosse Pointe Denise Ilitch, Bingham Farms Andrea Fischer Newman, Ann Arbor Andrew C. Richner, Grosse Pointe Park Ron Weiser, Ann Arbor Katherine E. White, Ann Arbor Mark S. Schlissel (ex officio)
*This Guide and the degree requirements apply only to those students admitted to the School of Social Work for the 2018–2019 academic year. Printed 2018-08-
(^0) 1.00 Academic Calendar
(^1) 1.01 University and School Policies Regarding Religious Holidays and Academic Conflicts
(^0) 2.00 Entry to Closed School of Social Work Courses
(^1) 2.01 Withdrawing from All Classes in a Given Term
(^2) 2.02 Dropping Fewer Than All Courses in the Current Term
(^3) 2.03 Policy and Procedures for Retroactive Withdrawals
(^4) 2.04 Policy on Auditing a Course
(^0) 3.00 Exemption Policies and Procedures for Foundation Courses
(^0) 4.00 Policy for Accepting Graduate Transfer Credit
(^1) 4.01 Guidelines for Transfer Hours
5.00 Policy on Non-Candidate for Degree (NCFD) courses taken prior to enrollment in the MSW Program
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(^0) 6.00 Obtaining a Transcript/Record of Academic Work
(^0) 7.00 Grades in Academic Courses and in Field Instruction
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(^10) 12.10 Criminal Activity
(^11) 12.11 Harassment & Bullying
(^12) 12.12 Sexual Harassment
(^13) 12.13 Discrimination
(^14) 12.14 Inappropriate Relationships
(^15) 12.15 Retaliation
(^16) 12.16 Making False Accusations
(^17) 12.17 Violation of University Policies
(^0) 13.00 Adoption of the NASW Social Worker's Code of Ethics for Professional Conduct
(^0) 14.00 Violations of The Code of Academic and Professional Conduct
(^1) 14.01 Academic Misconduct
(^2) 14.02 Professional Misconduct
(^3) 14.03 Jurisdiction
14.04 Procedures for Processing Alleged Infractions of the Code of Academic and Professional Conduct
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(^5) 14.05 The Hearing
(^6) 14.06 Appeal Procedures
14.07 Confidentiality and File Retention Policy Related to Academic Concerns and Professional Misconduct Procedures
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(^8) 14.08 Policy on Waiver of Deadlines for Review and Appeal Process
(^0) 15.00 Policy on Conditions Placing Students on Academic Probation
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(^1) 15.01 Academic Difficulty Procedures
(^2) 15.02 Registration for Subsequent Terms for Students on Academic Probation
(^3) 15.03 Failure to Remove Probationary Status
(^0) 16.00 Students Rights and Student Records at the School of Social Work
(^1) 16.01 School of Social Work Statement of Student Rights
(^2) 16.02 Policies and Procedures Governing Student Records
(^3) 16.03 Procedure for Access to Student Records
(^4) 16.04 Public Information
(^5) 16.05 Student Room Reservation and Donation Collection Policy
(^0) 17.00 Process Governing Student Grievances
(^1) 17.01 Procedures Governing Student Grievances
(^2) 17.02 Powers of the Academic Concerns Committee
(^3) 17.03 Records Related to Academic Concerns Committee Processes
(^0) 18.00 Financial Aid Policies
(^1) 18.01 Financial Aid Appeal Process
(^0) 19.00 Policies Related to Students with Disabilities
(^0) 20.00 Exemption from Foundation Field Instruction for BSW without Advanced Standing
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(^0) 5.00 Advanced Curriculum Objectives & Practice Behaviors
(^0) 6.00 Practice Method Concentration
(^1) 6.01 Practice Methods Concentration in Community Organization
(^2) 6.02 Practice Methods Concentration in Interpersonal Practice
(^3) 6.03 Practice Methods Concentration of Management of Human Services
(^4) 6.04 Practice Methods Concentration in Social Policy and Evaluation
(^0) 7.00 Practice Areas
(^1) 7.01 Aging in Families and Society
(^2) 7.02 Children and Youth in Families and Society
(^3) 7.03 Community and Social Systems
(^4) 7.04 Health
(^5) 7.05 Mental Health
(^0) 8.00 Field Instruction
(^1) 8.01 Field Credit Requirements
(^2) 8.02 Distinction Between Foundation and Advanced Field
(^3) 8.03 Doctoral Degree (Pre-MSW) Field Schedules and Requirements
(^0) 9.00 Research and Evaluation
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(^0) 10.00 Electives
(^1) 10.01 Independent Studies Courses
(^2) 10.02 Courses from Other Departments
(^3) 10.03 Language Courses
(^0) 11.00 Curricular Integrative Themes
(^0) 12.00 Minor Method Option
(^0) 13.00 Dual Degree Program Options
(^1) 13.01 Dual Degree Credit
(^2) 13.02 Dual Degree in Social Work and Business Administration
(^3) 13.03 Dual Degree in Social Work and Public Health (Health Behavior and Health Education)
(^4) 13.04 Dual Degree Program in Social Work and Law
(^5) 13.05 Dual Degree Program in Social Work and Information Science (MSW/MSI)
(^6) 13.06 A Student-Initiated Combined Master's Program in Social Work and Public Policy
13.07 A Student-Initiated Combined Master's Program in Social Work and Urban & Regional Planning (MSW/MUP)
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(^8) 13.08 Other Student Initiated Combined Master's Programs with Social Work and Other Units
(^0) 14.00 Specializations, Certifications, and Special Program Options
(^1) 14.01 The Center for Social Impact
(^2) 14.02 Certificate in Child Welfare
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(^7) 15.07 Additional Term Option
(^8) 15.08 Extended Degree Program
(^9) 15.09 Out-of-Sequence Plans for Field Instruction
(^0) 1.00 Office of Field Instruction Mission Statement
(^1) 1.01 Goals of Field Education
(^0) 2.00 Ethics & Values
(^1) 2.01 Disability and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
(^2) 2.02 Student Release of Information and Student Understanding of Field Expectations Agreement
(^3) 2.03 Background Checks
(^4) 2.04 Substance Use Screening Policy
(^5) 2.05 Immunizations/Vaccination Recommendations
(^6) 2.06 Malpractice and Liability Insurance
(^7) 2.07 Vehicle Insurance: Use of Student Owned Vehicles For Field Site Business
(^8) 2.08 Mandatory Reporting and Duty to Warn Laws
(^9) 2.09 The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
(^10) 2.10 Faculty/Student Relationships Policy
(^11) 2.11 Guidelines for Ethical Use of Social Media
(^12) 2.12 Concealed Weapons Permits: Implications for Field Placements
(^13) 2.13 Internships, Department of Labor Regulations, and Social Work Education Guidelines
2.14 Client Permission to Use Information in Recordings for School of Social Work Instructional Course Assignments
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(^0) 3.00 Assistant Dean for Field Education
(^1) 3.01 Field Faculty
(^2) 3.02 Field Instructor
(^3) 3.03 Field Site Selection
(^4) 3.04 Field Instructor Criteria and Credentials
(^5) 3.05 Student Supervision
(^6) 3.06 Student Orientation To The Field Site
(^0) 4.00 Enrollment Requirements & Out-of-Sequence Field Plans
(^1) 4.01 Changing Practice Method Concentration and/or Practice Area After Enrollment
(^2) 4.02 Minor Requirements
(^0) 5.00 Absences, Schedule Conflicts, & Emergency Policies
(^1) 5.01 Employment-Based Field Placements Policy
6.00 Stipends, Supplemental Financial Aid, Work-Study Stipulations and Graduate Student Instructor (GSI) Policies
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(^1) 6.01 Field Expenses and Transportation Responsibilities
(^0) 7.00 General Guidelines
(^1) 7.01 Guidelines for Risk Reduction
(^2) 7.02 Field Site Safety Orientation Recommendations
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The School of Social Work (SSW) academic calendar contains important deadlines and events, such as class and field instruction begin and end dates, semester days off, and course preregistration periods. The School of Social Work academic calendar may differ slightly from the university's academic calendar, especially in the spring/summer term. For the official SSW academic calendar, please visit:
https://ssw.umich.edu/events/academic-calendar
1.01.00: Academic Calendar
U-M Guidance to Students Regarding Conflicts Between the Academic and Religious Calendars Although the University of Michigan, as an institution, does not observe religious holidays, it has long been the university's policy that every reasonable effort should be made to help students avoid negative academic consequences when their religious obligations conflict with academic requirements.
Absence from classes or examinations for religious reasons does not relieve students from responsibility for any part of the course work required during the period of absence. Students who expect to miss classes, examinations, or other assignments as a consequence of their religious observance shall be provided with a reasonable alternative opportunity to complete such academic responsibilities.
It is the obligation of students to provide faculty with reasonable notice of the dates of religious holidays on which they will be absent. Such notice must be given by the drop/add deadline of the given term. Students who are absent on days of examinations or class assignments shall be offered an opportunity to make up the work, without penalty, unless it can be demonstrated that a make-up opportunity would interfere unreasonably with the delivery of the course.
Should disagreement arise over any aspect of this policy, the parties involved should contact the associate dean for educational programs in the SSW, the dean of the SSW, or the ombudsperson. Final appeals will be resolved by the provost.
Please refer to the following website for the university listing of this policy: https://www.provost.umich.edu/calendar/religious_holidays18-19.html
1.01.01: University and School Policies Regarding Religious Holidays and Academic Conflicts
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A student may request to drop a course or courses (fewer than all for the term) anytime after the drop/add deadline and by no later than the last date the class meets. Any late drop request after the drop/add deadline for a course that has already started, if approved, will result in a W (withdrawal) on the student’s transcript and may have fee implications.
The request to late-drop is initiated by the student via Wolverine Access. The student is expected to consult with the academic advisor prior to initiating a late drop request. The late request will be routed to the course instructor for action and then to the SSW registrar. The SSW registrar will consult with the academic advisor if necessary and, if there are fewer than 30 calendar days left until the end of the term, with the MSW program director. Grounds for granting late drop exceptions include special circumstances such as a debilitating physical, mental, or family crisis, which must be documented in the form of a Retroactive Withdrawal Request (see volume 1, section 2.03).
Withdrawals from Mini-Courses Because mini-courses begin and end at different times throughout the term, students may withdraw from them without penalty up to and including on the first day a mini-course meets.
For more detail on drop/add deadlines and fee implications, go to http://www.ro.umich.edu
A retroactive withdrawal is defined as a request to withdraw from a course after the last day the class meets or a full term after the last day of classes for the term. The last day of a class is the last possible date that a student may request a course withdrawal. It is the student’s responsibility to adhere to any published deadlines of the School of Social Work. At no point after the term has ended will a class be removed from the student record. It will remain on the record with a grade of W if the withdrawal is approved.
Retroactive Withdrawal Requests The School of Social Work generally discourages retroactive changes, and considers exceptions to this rule only when a student (a) makes a compelling case that withdrawal is appropriate and (b) provides documentation supporting the case.
Requests for retroactive withdrawals should be submitted in a timely manner. In general, such requests will only be considered within twelve (12) months from the end of the term/class.
Requests for changes must:
For a retroactive withdrawal request to be considered, students must provide the following documentation: (a) an attendance record or other verification from the instructor indicating the student did not complete the course; (b) a statement from the instructor in support of the request for retroactive withdrawal (The committee may be in possession of information that the instructor has not seen.); (c) physician's documentation concerning relevant physical or mental circumstances; (d) documentation of other extenuating circumstances (obituary or other evidence of family emergency); and (e) a statement from the academic advisor or the Office of the Registrar that withdrawal from this course
1.02.03: Policy and Procedures for Retroactive Withdrawals
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will not affect other classes on the student's transcript (e.g. prerequisites or repetitions).
Students must submit a retroactive withdrawal request which must be approved and signed by the associate dean for educational programs, processed through the SSW registrar's office and submitted to the university registrar.
Students choosing to audit a course must enroll under audit status. Regular tuition and fees apply, and the course will appear on the transcript with the notation VI (Visit). No other letter grade is awarded and no academic credit is earned. If a student does not complete the course to the satisfaction of the instructor, the course will be entered in the record with the notation E or ED (unofficial drop) unless the student has withdrawn officially.
Students are expected to inform the instructor of their audit status. It is expected that an auditing student will attend all classes. The instructor and the student must agree on any additional expectations for the class in terms of assignments and/or other activities.
1.02.04: Policy on Auditing a Course
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Visit this link to access the exemption request form: https://ssw.umich.edu/assets/exemption-request/
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Students who have completed approved graduate education related to social work in another institution or another unit of the University of Michigan may be allowed to transfer this credit providing that the following are true:
Transfer credit will not be granted until the student has completed one full-time term of work satisfactorily. Grades in the courses for which transfer credit is granted are not included in grade point averages.
1.04.00: Policy for Accepting Graduate Transfer Credit
The specific number of hours that may be transferred is subject to the following guidelines.
1.04.01: Guidelines for Transfer Hours
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