Mindeo MP725 - Default Chapter; Table of Contents

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................................4
Intended Audience ...............................................................................................................4
Persons to Contact for Essential Program Information........................................................4
Handbook Content ...............................................................................................................5
II. COLLABORATIVE MSW PROGRAM OVERVIEW ............................................6
Program History ...................................................................................................................6
Program Mission ..................................................................................................................6
Program Goals .....................................................................................................................8
Program Competencies (Student Outcome Objectives) ......................................................8
Foundation Year Competencies (Student Outcome Objectives) .........................................9
Advanced Year Competencies (Student Outcome Objectives) .........................................10
III. PROGRAM CURRICULUM...................................................................................13
Foundation Curriculum ......................................................................................................14
Advanced Curriculum ........................................................................................................15
Applied Research Components of the Curriculum ............................................................17
Field Research Project .......................................................................................................17
Development and Implementation of the Field Research Project .....................................17
Personnel for the Field Research Project ...........................................................................19
Advanced HBSE and Elective Courses .............................................................................19
Independent Study .............................................................................................................21
Preparation for the LCSW .................................................................................................22
IV. THE COUNCIL ON SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION AND ACCREDITATION23
V. PROGRAM STRUCTURE ........................................................................................24
Program Committees ........................................................................................................24
MSW Student Organization ..............................................................................................25
Program Faculty ................................................................................................................25
VI. PROGRAM POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ......................................................27
A. Admissions: Policies, Procedures and Standards .........................................................27
Admissions Criteria ...............................................................................................27
Admissions Process ...............................................................................................28
Credit for Life Experience or Work .......................................................................29
English as a Second Language ...............................................................................29