Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ | Bulletin: 2014-2015 Graduate Bulletin Program: Master of Social Work Minimum Credits Required:__________________ | |||
Master of Social Work812/464-1843 Program ObjectivesThe mission of the University of Southern Indiana MSW program is to prepare students with the knowledge, skills, and values for advanced social work practice with diverse populations and emerging social issues. The MSW program prepares students for competency-based practice utilizing the systems model for planned change through generalist and advanced social work practice. In response to evolving community needs, the department has developed a solid clinical concentration and an optional School Social Work Specialization program. The Department of Social Work offers both full-time and part-time graduate programs leading to the Master of Social Work (MSW) degree. The MSW program is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. The program offers admission to advanced standing and nonsocial work majors. Applicants for the advanced standing programs must have a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. All other applicants, including non-social work majors, must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field other than social work. Several possible courses of study are available. Not all options are offered every year. Applicants are advised to consult the MSW program information available on the web site at www.usi.edu/socialwork/index.asp Admission RequirementsAll requests concerning admission to the MSW program should be addressed to the Social Work Department, University of Southern Indiana, 8600 University Boulevard, Evansville, Indiana 47712. Send a message to USIMSW@usi.edu or telephone 812/464-1843 to request information. Students may find instructions and application materials on the web page at www.usi.edu/socialwork. Each student must apply to both the Office of Graduate Studies and the Social Work Department. Admission decisions for the MSW program are based on a review of past academic performance, relevant work and/or volunteer experience, letters of recommendation, a personal statement, written academic or professional work, and an admission interview when required. February 1 is the application deadline for advanced standing applicants, those with a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree. March 1 is the deadline for non-BSW. When the application deadline falls on a weekend, the application will be due the next business day. Applications will be reviewed when all materials have been received by the Social Work Department MSW Admissions Committee. Students should note the MSW program admits students in the fall semester only. The minimum criteria for admission to the MSW program are:
Prerequisite course content older than 10 years must be validated with a course description from a University Bulletin or Course Catalogue, submitted by the applicant, from the year the course was taken.
The MSW Program does not grant academic credit for life or work experience in lieu of social work course or field content. 7. International students are required to have a score of 550 on the paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or 79 on the Internet-based TOEFL or 6 on the IELTS (International Language Testing System). Note: It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide all required materials to Graduate Studies and the Social Work Department by the application deadline. Advanced Standing RequirementsStudents with an earned BSW degree from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited (or admitted to candidacy) program may be eligible to apply for advanced standing. Students must meet the requirements listed above as well as the following:
Indiana Public Law 11-1994 and MSW AdmissionIn order to fully comply with Indiana Public Law 11-1994 (conviction of sexual offenses against children), the Department of Social Work will conduct a criminal history check of students requesting admission to the Master of Social Work program. This check will be conducted at the point of admission and upon entering the field placement. A student who has been convicted of sex offenses against children as identified in P. L. 11-1994 will not be granted admission to or allowed to continue in the Master of Social Work program. Individuals who were convicted of such crimes outside of the state of Indiana are required to report their intent to reside more than seven days in the area within Indiana to local law enforcement authorities having jurisdiction in the area of intended residence. Application ReviewAdmission decisions for the MSW program are based on evidence of:
Applications are not reviewed until all materials have been received by the Department of Social Work. Students will be notified when the application is complete. A student may be fully admitted to the program due to completion of all requirements, admitted on a conditional status, or admitted on a probationary status. A student who is denied admission may appeal in writing to the Admissions Committee. If the appeal is denied by the committee, the applicant may appeal the decision to the chair of the Department of Social Work. All information submitted during the application process becomes the property of the Department of Social Work and will be kept confidential. CurriculumThe MSW program and options are available on the web site at www.usi.edu/socialwork/index.asp |
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