The Department of Social Work may accept up to 30 credit hours for transfer. Transfer credit may be granted if the applicant meets the following:

•  All admission requirements for the MSW Program and Savannah State University Graduate School requirements

•  MSW course(s) completed in a CSWE approved program within the last five years

•  A minimum grade of “B” earned in each course for transfer credit

•  Inclusion of catalog description for each requested course for transfer credit

•  Course outline or syllabus, including bibliography for each requested transfer course

•  A letter of recommendation from the Chair of the Department related to the student's enrollment status at the previous or current Social Work Program.

In terminating a Master of Social Work Student for Academic and Non-Academic reasons, the Department of Social Work follows the University procedures as outlined in the University Catalog, the MSW Student Handbook, and the University Student Conduct Code. These documents contain the established policies and procedures for handling cases, instances and grievances related to failure to maintain academic standards, academic misconduct and violation of the student conduct codes.

It is the goal of the Department of Social Work to preselect students and operate in a proactive manner to minimize the acceptance of students who are later determined to be unsuitable for the profession. It is recognized, however, that in spite of the most conscientious screening efforts by the Admissions Committee and the faculty group process, there may be instances in which an applicant is later determined to be unsuitable for the profession. Issues related to violation of the NASW Code of Ethics, emotional immaturity, lack of professional development, exhibited in the academic environment of the field practicum will be investigated by a faculty review team appointed by the MSW Program Coordinator in consultation with the Depart Chair. The review team assesses whether the events, situations, and/or behaviors indicate current or potential problems/harm or danger for the student, Department, College, University, client, agency, colleagues, and/or the community.

Academic credit for life and previous work experience is not considered in whole or in part or ‘in lieu of the above admissions' requirements or in lieu of any courses for field practicum requirements .

Students are permitted to pursue a Dual Concentration. Students must declare a concentration by the second semester of full time enrollment or four semesters of part time enrollments.

Field practicum is an integral part of social work education. The experience offers an opportunity for students to integrate and apply theoretical knowledge and social work practice skills in diverse human service settings under the instruction of approved agency based social workers. Affiliation agreements between the University and human service organizations are established for educational purposes.

MSW students must complete 1000 clock hours of field practicum for a total of 12 semester credit hours. After the completion of the first semester of course work, the foundation practicum is offered, typically, at 20 hours a week for 300 hours (4 credits). In the advanced year, the concentration field practicum is offered, typically at 24 hours a week for two semesters for a total of 720 hours (4 credits each). Field practicum is taken concurrently with social work practice classes. In the advanced year, field learning experiences are focused on students' declared concentration (Clinical Practice or Social Administration Practice).

General Electives

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