MSW Program Policy on Transfer Credits: A total of 33% of the hours needed to complete an MSW degree may be transfer credits from another CSWE accredited MSW program. For the 39 credit hour advanced standing MSW program, that would mean a possible total of 13 credit hours. For the non- advanced standing MSW program consisting of 60 credit hours that would mean that 20 credit hours could be transfer credits. The following courses must be taken at WNMU: SWK 581, SWK 582, SWK 681, and SWK 682, unless the student receives approval in writing before entering the program. All transfer credit hours must be approved by the program faculty and Chair of the School of Social Work with regard to content and requested credit hours. *For students seeking licensure in New Mexico, SWK 501 Cultural Competence must be taken at WNMU or student must acknowledge in writing that he or she will be required to meet the requirements of the licensing board in terms of cultural competence. No Credit for Experience As per CSWE standards, the WNMU School of Social Work BSW and MSW Programs do not grant social work credit for life experience or work experience. Curriculum Students may choose a degree plan from the catalog that was in effect when they first enrolled at WNMU, or any catalog since that. Degree Plans can be found at *Important Note: All graduate credit, including transfer credit, must have been earned within the eight years prior to issuance of the graduate degree. MSW Core Courses Non-Advanced – for students without undergraduate BSW degree SWK 501 Cultural Competence in Social Work Practice SWK 502 Introduction to Advanced Generalist Social Work SWK 510 Behavior and the Social Environment SWK 511 Generalist Social Work Practice SWK 522 Dynamics in Social Work Practice SWK 527 Theories and Techniques of Clinical Social Work SWK 540 Foundations of SWK Research Methods SWK 581 Foundation Field Practicum I SWK 582 Foundation Field Practicum II SWK 610 Social Work Administration and Supervision SWK 615 Clinical Intervention and Assessment
maturity, flexibility, the ability to self-reflect, the ability to develop positive interpersonal relationships, cultural awareness, compassion, and open-mindedness. Demonstrating an inability to perform the functions of a social worker, despite reasonable accommodations, including the failure to demonstrate effective interpersonal skills necessary for forming professional helping relationships (e.g., unable to demonstrate nonjudgmental attitude, unable to allow client self- determination, etc.). Unresolved personal issues which impair performance or safety in the classroom (in person or online) or in the field. Inappropriate use or abuse of substances. Receiving criminal charges. Students are expected to inform their MSW program director immediately (within 24 hours) of any criminal charges. cheating, or plagiarizing in course work or field work. Persistent inadequate performance of assigned field activities. Excessive tardiness or absenteeism in class, departmental meetings, or field work. Persistent inability to meet deadline dates on assignments, projects, and field responsibilities. Initial concerns are addressed whenever appropriate at the student-instructor level or student-field liaison level. If this does not resolve the issue the student will be referred to the Social Work Student Performance Review Committee (see below). In cases where students have engaged in particularly egregious conduct, the appropriate Program Coordinator, Director of Field, Chair, School of Social Work, or Social Work Student Performance Review Committee may refer the student directly to the appropriate administrative, medical, and/or legal authorities. If indicated, students may also be immediately removed from classes or field practicum sites pending the Social Work Student Performance Review Committee meeting. Social Work Student Performance Review Committee The Student Performance Review Committee handles concerns academic and professional performance and complaints brought by faculty, field instructors or one student against another within the School of Social Work and makes recommendations regarding academic probation, suspension and termination from the program. The Committee consists of at least 3 faculty members and one student. Any student brought before the Student Performance Review Committee has the right to invite his/her advisor or advocate to hearings. The student member will be excluded from meetings at which confidential information about other students is discussed. The Social Work Student Performance Review Committee is convened specific to the student concern. The committee is convened by the Social Work Student Performance Review Committee Chair and includes the faculty member involved, the student’s advisor(s), and any other University or Field professional deemed appropriate given the nature of the concern.