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"description": "<p>The Master of Social Work (MSW) Program, Full-Time Advanced Standing Track allows students with baccalaureate degrees in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited school/program who demonstrate academic potential and professional maturity to complete the MSW in three semesters of graduate study.</p><p>To be considered for advanced standing admission, the bachelor's degree must have been completed within six years of the time of initial enrollment in the master's program. The Full-Time Advanced Standing Track is offered at the main campus and may be completed in three semesters (summer, fall, and spring).</p><p>The MSW program strives to provide students with the education needed to become successful practitioners in the field of clinical social work. The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics is enforced throughout the academic curriculum. Students who violate the NASW Code of Ethics may be subject to academic sanctions or dismissed from the program.</p><p>The 32-hour MSW program is composed of 18 credit hours of required core and advanced clinical specialization courses. In addition, students complete 6 credit hours of electives and 8 credit hours of field experience. Independent learning is demonstrated throughout the curriculum through the process of inquiry and dialogue. Projects such as research studies, clinical assessments and treatment plans, papers and internships also contribute to the self-development of our students.</p><p><strong>Total Credit Hours Required: 32 Credit Hours Minimum beyond the Bachelor's Degree</strong></p>",
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"description": "<p>The Master of Social Work (MSW) Program, Full-Time Advanced Standing Track allows students with baccalaureate degrees in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited school/program who demonstrate academic potential and professional maturity to complete the MSW in three semesters of graduate study.</p><p>To be considered for advanced standing admission, the bachelor's degree must have been completed within six years of the time of initial enrollment in the master's program. The Full-Time Advanced Standing Track is offered at the main campus and may be completed in three semesters (summer, fall, and spring).</p><p>The MSW program strives to provide students with the education needed to become successful practitioners in the field of clinical social work. The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics is enforced throughout the academic curriculum. 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The School of Social Work requires that applicants have successfully completed (with a grade of C or higher) at least one course in each of the following categories:</p><ul> <li><strong>Humanities</strong> (examples: fine arts, history, languages, literature, philosophy, or religion);</li> <li><strong>Physical and Biological Sciences </strong>(examples: biology, chemistry, anatomy, or physiology)</li> <li><strong>Mathematics</strong> (examples: calculus, college algebra, computer science, or statistics);</li> <li><strong>Social Sciences</strong> (examples: anthropology, economics, ethnic studies, gender studies, human development, international relations, political science, psychology, social work, or sociology)</li> </ul><h2>Degree Requirements</h2><h3>Clinical Specialization</h3> 18 Total Credits <ul><li>Complete the following: <ul><li>SOW6123 - Psychosocial Pathology (3)</li><li>SOW6433 - Clinical Evaluation in Social Work Practice (3)</li><li>SOW6324 - Clinical Practice with Groups (3)</li><li>SOW6348 - Clinical Practice with Individuals (3)</li><li>SOW6612 - Clinical Practice with Families (3)</li><li>SOW6424 - Theories for Evidence-Based Clinical Practice in Social Work (3)</li></ul></li></ul><h3>Electives</h3> 6 Total Credits <ul><li>Complete all of the following<ul><li>(Note: Two clinical electives are required for the clinical specialization. Electives are rotated and not offered every semester.)</li><li>Complete at least 2 of the following: <ul><li>SOW6149 - Military Culture and Social Work Practice (3)</li><li>SOW6109 - Violence Against Women: A Global Perspective (3)</li><li>SOW6155 - Human Sexuality in Social Work Practice (3)</li><li>SOW6603 - Social Work in Health Settings (3)</li><li>SOW6604 - Medications in Social Work Practice (3)</li><li>SOW6608 - Understanding and Managing Combat Related Behavioral and Mental Health Disorders (3)</li><li>SOW6610 - Clinical Practice with Military and Veteran Families or Groups (3)</li><li>SOW6635 - Social Work Practice in Schools (3)</li><li>SOW6644 - Interventions with Older Adults and Their Families (3)</li><li>SOW6652 - Child Welfare Services (3)</li><li>SOW6655 - Child Abuse: Treatment and Prevention (3)</li><li>SOW6655 - Child Abuse: Treatment and Prevention (3)</li><li>SOW6712 - Clinical Social Work Practice with Substance Addictions (3)</li><li>SOW6726 - Social Work Practice with Children from Birth to Age Five and their Families (3)</li><li>SOW6727 - Core Concepts of Child and Adolescent Trauma (3)</li><li>SOW6735 - Documentation Skills for Helping Professionals (3)</li><li>SOW6756 - Forensic Social Work (3)</li><li>SOW6846 - Spirituality in Clinical Social Work Practice (3)</li><li>SOW6806 - Behavioral Health Skills for Clinical Social Workers (3)</li></ul></li></ul></li></ul><h3>Field Experience</h3> 8 Total Credits <ul><li>Earn at least 8 credits from the following types of courses: Clinical Field Education and Integrative Seminar Field instruction is an integral part of graduate social work education. It provides the student with an opportunity to test classroom knowledge; to develop and refine both foundation and advanced practice skills. Decisions regarding field assignment are determined by the Field Director. Only agency sites approved by the School of Social Work may be used for field instruction. Clinical MSW students complete a minimum of 600 clock hours in the field. Field education includes a field seminar. Students must complete at least 50% of their field hours during the agency's normal business hours. Evening (after 5 p.m.) and weekend placements are extremely limited. The School of Social Work is under no obligation to provide such placements. Consequently, field placements cannot be guaranteed to students who require evening and weekend placements. Many social work agencies have students complete background checks, including formal background checks, law enforcement finger printing, driving records, and criminal record checks. In most instances, the expense for the background check is the responsibility of the student. We urge students to seek this information prior to entering the field experience if there is sensitive information that may prevent them from being accepted at an agency. Students must also report any background issues on the field application so that an appropriate placement can be made. The UCF School of Social Work cannot guarantee a field placement or subsequent degree completion for students who do not pass background checks. </li></ul><h4>Grand Total Credits: <strong>32</strong></h4><h2>Application Requirements</h2><p>For information on general UCF graduate admissions requirements that apply to all prospective students, please visit the Admissions section of the Graduate Catalog. Applicants must apply online. All requested materials must be submitted by the established deadline.</p><p>Applicants will be granted admission to the MSW program based on a majority approval from the Admissions Review Sub-committee.</p><p>In addition to the general UCF graduate application requirements, applicants to this program must provide:</p><ul> <li><strong>One official transcript</strong> (in a sealed envelope) from each college/university attended.</li> <li><strong>Successful completion</strong> (with a grade of C or higher) at least one course in each of the following categories: <ul> <li><strong>Humanities</strong> (examples: fine arts, history, languages, literature, philosophy, or religion);</li> <li><strong>Physical and Biological Sciences </strong>(examples: biology, chemistry, anatomy, or physiology)</li> <li><strong>Mathematics</strong> (examples: calculus, college algebra, computer science, or statistics);</li> <li><strong>Social Sciences</strong> (examples: anthropology, economics, ethnic studies, gender studies, human development, international relations, political science, psychology, social work, or sociology)</li> </ul> </li> <li>The GRE is not required for admission to this program.</li> <li><strong>Up-to-date résumé</strong></li> <li><strong>Video Essay</strong></li> <li><strong>Three letters of recommendation</strong> that must have been written within the last academic year. Letters from co-workers, colleagues, mentors, friends, family members, clergy, etc. WILL NOT be considered. Please submit your application even if you do not have your letters of recommendation. These letters can be attached to your application once they have been received, but they still must be submitted by the application deadline. Applicants must provide a letter of recommendation from each of the following:</li> </ul><ul> <li> <ul> <li><strong>Academic:</strong> A professor from a previously attended college/university who taught you in a course. Letters from Field Seminar Instructors are NOT accepted as an academic letter. Recommendations from full-time faculty are strongly encouraged. For applicants who have been out of college for five or more years, the applicant may substitute an employment-based recommendation. Letters from advisors will not be considered unless indicated that they also taught you as a student. Letters from Teacher Assistants are NOT accepted.</li> <li><strong>Field: </strong>An agency field task supervisor who has directly supervised the applicant in a social work field internship setting.</li> <li><strong>Employment:</strong> Either volunteer or paid employment immediate supervisor.</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>A Professional Statement</strong>: Applicants must answer the following questions within 3-6 pages. <em><strong>Please use headings for each question</strong></em>. </li> <li> <ul> <li>Without disclosing personal information, what are the reasons and experiences that led you to choose social work as a profession?</li> <li>What are your social work career interests?</li> <li>What are your personal strengths that you can bring to this profession? How have these strengths been demonstrated in the past?</li> <li>Where do you see yourself 10 years from now in the field of social work?</li> <li>What major social issue do you think that professional social workers should be concerned with? What is the role of social work in relation to this issue?</li> <li>As a social worker, you will be expected to practice ethically according to the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics. This includes working with diverse populations and clients whose values and beliefs may differ from your own. How will you incorporate and uphold the NASW Code of Ethics into your work with diverse populations?</li> <li>The MSW program requires students to complete a clinical (600 hours) internship concurrent with their coursework. Evening (after 5 p.m.) and weekend placements are extremely limited. The School of Social Work is under no obligation to provide such placements. Given the above considerations, please tell us how you plan to balance your internship hours with your coursework and personal obligations. Tell us about any challenges you may have and how you plan to overcome them.</li> </ul> </li> </ul><ul> <li><strong>Writing Sample</strong>: Applicants must submit an individually-authored research paper or literature review written for any class in their undergraduate studies, preferably one that is related to social work. <strong>Group papers will not be accepted.</strong> <strong>The paper should be 5-10 pages in length, contain citations, and a reference list in APA format</strong>, and will be used to evaluate the applicant's ability to write professionally. The applicant must be the sole author of this paper. Submissions of papers where the applicant is co-author will not be considered. Interviews, book reviews, movie reviews, case notes, client assessments, policy analysis papers, and case studies will NOT be considered. If the applicant does not have an academic paper, then he/she must write a 5-10 page paper in APA format that addresses any social issue related to social work.</li> <li>Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.</li> </ul><p><strong>Please note: </strong>The MSW program only accepts one application from each prospective student per academic year. Applicants must choose to apply to one track and one semester only.</p><p>The Master of Social Work program can accommodate only a limited number of students; therefore, there is a possibility of being denied admission even when all criteria are met.</p><p>Students are admitted and will begin coursework in summer semesters only.</p><p>To be retained in the program, students must attend the mandatory MSW Program Orientation that takes place the week before summer classes start. Students who fail to attend this orientation will have their offer of admission rescinded.</p><p>Students are also expected to demonstrate: initiative, dependability, social concern, self-awareness, appreciation for diversity in others, the ability to problem-solve, ease in relating with others, skill in writing and speaking, and professional ethics.</p><p>Students enrolled must perform certain essential functions in order to participate in and complete program requirements. These essential functions can be found in the MSW Handbook, and define the minimal professional, cognitive, and behavioral abilities required for successful program completion as well as entry-level social work practice.</p><p>Students admitted into the MSW Program will sign an acknowledgment that they understand they must adhere to these functions in order to be in good standing and remain in the MSW Program.</p><p><strong>Students unable to meet the Essential Functions requirement will have their offer of admission rescinded.</strong><br/>The School of Social Work reserves the right to refuse student entrance or dismiss a student after admission to the MSW program if-- in the judgment of the faculty-- the student demonstrates behavior incompatible with working in the field of social work and/or violates the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics.</p><p><strong>Advanced Standing</strong></p><p>To be considered for advanced standing admission, applicants must have a baccalaureate degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program and demonstrate the academic potential and professional maturity to meet the demands of the program with a 3.3 GPA in their last 60 credits. Previous baccalaureate coursework that received at least a \"B-\" will be reviewed to ensure content equivalency. In advanced standing admission, a maximum of 30 foundation level credits may be waived based on the content equivalency to meet foundation year MSW requirements, which consist of courses in human behavior and the social environment, policy, research, social work practice, and social work field placement.</p><p>To be considered for advanced standing admission, the bachelor's degree must have been completed within six years of the time of initial enrollment in the master's program.</p><h2>Financial Information</h2><p>Graduate students may receive financial assistance through fellowships, assistantships, tuition support, or loans. For more information, see the College of Graduate Studies Funding website, which describes the types of financial assistance available at UCF and provides general guidance in planning your graduate finances. The Financial Information section of the Graduate Catalog is another key resource.</p><h2>Fellowship Information</h2><p>Fellowships are awarded based on academic merit to highly qualified students. They are paid to students through the Office of Student Financial Assistance, based on instructions provided by the College of Graduate Studies. Fellowships are given to support a student's graduate study and do not have a work obligation. For more information, see UCF Graduate Fellowships, which includes descriptions of university fellowships and what you should do to be considered for a fellowship.</p><p>The MSW Advanced Standing track allows no more than one C grade or 3 credit hours (whichever is greater) to be used toward the degree requirements. Exceeding three credit hours or one C grade is grounds for dismissal from the MSW Advanced Standing track.</p><p>Previous baccalaureate coursework that received at least a \"B-\" will be reviewed to ensure content equivalency. In advanced standing admission, a maximum of 30 foundation-level credits may be waived based on the content equivalency to meet foundation year MSW requirements, which consist of courses in human behavior and the social environment, policy, research, social work practice, and social work field placement.</p><p>Educational standards for all social work programs are established by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), the national accreditation body for professional social work education. Curriculum direction and content is regulated by the CSWE through its accreditation standards. The MSW program at UCF is fully accredited through CSWE.</p><p><strong><em>Required Sequence of Curriculum</em></strong></p><p><strong>First Semester (Summer)</strong></p><ul> <li>SOW 6123 - Psychosocial Pathology <strong>3</strong> <strong>Credit Hours</strong></li> <li>SOW 6424 - Theories for Evidence-Based Clinical Practice in Social Work <strong>3</strong> <strong>Credit Hours</strong></li> </ul><p><strong>Second Semester (Fall)</strong></p><ul> <li>SOW 6324 - Clinical Practice with Groups <strong>3</strong> <strong>Credit Hours</strong></li> <li>SOW 6348 - Clinical Practice with Individuals <strong>3</strong> <strong>Credit Hours</strong></li> <li>SOW 6612 - Clinical Practice with Families <strong>3</strong> <strong>Credit Hours</strong></li> <li>SOW 6531 - Full Time MSW Clinical Field Integrative Seminar I <strong>2</strong> <strong>Credit Hours</strong></li> <li>SOW 6940 - Clinical Field Education <strong>VAR</strong> <strong>Credit Hours</strong></li> <li>Take 2 credit hours</li> </ul><p><strong>Third Semester (Spring)</strong></p><ul> <li>SOW 6433 - Clinical Evaluation in Social Work Practice <strong>3</strong> <strong>Credit Hours</strong></li> <li>SOW Clinical elective</li> <li>SOW Clinical elective</li> <li>SOW 6536 - Full Time MSW Clinical Field Education and Seminar II <strong>2</strong> <strong>Credit Hours</strong></li> <li>SOW 6940 - Clinical Field Education <strong>VAR</strong> <strong>Credit Hours</strong></li> <li>Take 2 credit hours</li> </ul><p><strong>Transfer Credit</strong></p><p>Academic credit for life experience and previous work experience shall not be given, in whole or in part, in lieu of Social Work courses required to fulfill degree requirements.</p><p>Students who have completed course work in an accredited MSW program may transfer up to 9 credit hours <strong>non-field courses</strong> toward the 32 credit hours of the degree. Students must have received a grade of \"B-\" or higher in these courses. Courses will be evaluated on a course-by-course basis by the MSW Director. Field classes are not eligible for transfer.</p><p>Students seeking to transfer to the School of Social Work from another CSWE accredited social work program are required to meet the criteria for admission and follow the application procedures.</p><p>Additionally, one of the academic references must be from the MSW Program Coordinator or academic adviser in the program from which the applicant is transferring and must address the academic standing in that program. If not currently enrolled, the reference must be from the former MSW Program Coordinator or academic adviser. Syllabi are required for any social work classes being considered for transfer credit.</p><p>As per university policy, transfer credits will not be considered for the market based fully online part time tracks.</p><p><strong>Equipment Fee</strong></p><p>Full-time students in the MSW program pay a $35 equipment fee each semester that they are enrolled.</p>",
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"description": "<h1>Track Prerequisites</h1><p>The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) require that all applicants have an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution. The School of Social Work requires that applicants have successfully completed (with a grade of C or higher) at least one course in each of the following categories:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Humanities</strong> (examples: fine arts, history, languages, literature, philosophy, or religion);</li> <li><strong>Physical and Biological Sciences </strong>(examples: biology, chemistry, anatomy, or physiology)</li> <li><strong>Mathematics</strong> (examples: calculus, college algebra, computer science, or statistics);</li> <li><strong>Social Sciences</strong> (examples: anthropology, economics, ethnic studies, gender studies, human development, international relations, political science, psychology, social work, or sociology)</li> </ul><h1>Degree Requirements</h1><div><section><header data-test=\"grouping-0-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span>Clinical Specialization</span></h2></div><div><span>18</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\">Complete the following: <div><ul style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px\"><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/61df1792c057138cd0efed47\" target=\"_blank\">SOW6123</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Psychosocial Pathology<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/61defe8e1e01d96985259b11\" target=\"_blank\">SOW6433</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Clinical Evaluation in Social Work Practice<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca811502fd3a6da26d894c\" target=\"_blank\">SOW6324</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Clinical Practice with Groups<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca8114a8d2fb34a92d853d\" target=\"_blank\">SOW6348</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Clinical Practice with Individuals<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca8115e6bc7932e873ebd8\" target=\"_blank\">SOW6612</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Clinical Practice with Families<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/61defaf71a34a0732a871366\" target=\"_blank\">SOW6424</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Theories for Evidence-Based Clinical Practice in Social Work<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li></ul></div></div></li></ul></div></div></section><section><header data-test=\"grouping-1-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span>Electives</span></h2></div><div><span>6</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div><ul><li><span>Complete <!-- -->all<!-- --> of the following</span><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-B\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-B-result\"><div>(Note: Two clinical electives are required for the clinical specialization. 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types of courses: <div>Clinical Field Education and Integrative Seminar\nField instruction is an integral part of graduate social work education. It provides the student with an opportunity to test classroom knowledge; to develop and refine both foundation and advanced practice skills. Decisions regarding field assignment are determined by the Field Director. Only agency sites approved by the School of Social Work may be used for field instruction. Clinical MSW students complete a minimum of 600 clock hours in the field. Field education includes a field seminar.\n\nStudents must complete at least 50% of their field hours during the agency's normal business hours. Evening (after 5 p.m.) and weekend placements are extremely limited. The School of Social Work is under no obligation to provide such placements. Consequently, field placements cannot be guaranteed to students who require evening and weekend placements.\n\nMany social work agencies have students complete background checks, including formal background checks, law enforcement finger printing, driving records, and criminal record checks. In most instances, the expense for the background check is the responsibility of the student. We urge students to seek this information prior to entering the field experience if there is sensitive information that may prevent them from being accepted at an agency. Students must also report any background issues on the field application so that an appropriate placement can be made.\n\nThe UCF School of Social Work cannot guarantee a field placement or subsequent degree completion for students who do not pass background checks.\n</div></div></li></ul></div></div></section><h3>Grand Total Credits:<!-- --> <strong>32</strong></h3></div><h1>Application Requirements</h1><p>For information on general UCF graduate admissions requirements that apply to all prospective students, please visit the <a href=\"https://www.ucf.edu/catalog/graduate/#/content/60a2ce84c9d8ad001bc0c0d3\">Admissions</a> section of the Graduate Catalog. Applicants must <a href=\"https://applynow.graduate.ucf.edu/apply/\" target=\"_blank\">apply online</a>. All requested materials must be submitted by the established deadline.</p> <p>Applicants will be granted admission to the MSW program based on a majority approval from the Admissions Review Sub-committee.</p> <p>In addition to the general UCF graduate application requirements, applicants to this program must provide:</p> <ul> <li><strong>One official transcript</strong> (in a sealed envelope) from each college/university attended.</li> <li><strong>Successful completion</strong> (with a grade of C or higher) at least one course in each of the following categories: <ul> <li><strong>Humanities</strong> (examples: fine arts, history, languages, literature, philosophy, or religion);</li> <li><strong>Physical and Biological Sciences </strong>(examples: biology, chemistry, anatomy, or physiology)</li> <li><strong>Mathematics</strong> (examples: calculus, college algebra, computer science, or statistics);</li> <li><strong>Social Sciences</strong> (examples: anthropology, economics, ethnic studies, gender studies, human development, international relations, political science, psychology, social work, or sociology)</li> </ul> </li> <li>The GRE is not required for admission to this program.</li> <li><strong>Up-to-date résumé</strong></li> <li><strong>Video Essay</strong></li> <li><strong>Three letters of recommendation</strong> that must have been written within the last academic year. Letters from co-workers, colleagues, mentors, friends, family members, clergy, etc. WILL NOT be considered. Please submit your application even if you do not have your letters of recommendation. These letters can be attached to your application once they have been received, but they still must be submitted by the application deadline. Applicants must provide a letter of recommendation from each of the following:</li> </ul> <ul> <li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"> <ul style=\"list-style-type: circle;\"> <li><strong>Academic:</strong> A professor from a previously attended college/university who taught you in a course. Letters from Field Seminar Instructors are NOT accepted as an academic letter. Recommendations from full-time faculty are strongly encouraged. For applicants who have been out of college for five or more years, the applicant may substitute an employment-based recommendation. Letters from advisors will not be considered unless indicated that they also taught you as a student. Letters from Teacher Assistants are NOT accepted.</li> <li><strong>Field: </strong>An agency field task supervisor who has directly supervised the applicant in a social work field internship setting.</li> <li><strong>Employment:</strong> Either volunteer or paid employment immediate supervisor.</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>A Professional Statement</strong>: Applicants must answer the following questions within 3-6 pages. <u><strong>Please use headings for each question</strong></u>. </li> <li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"> <ul style=\"list-style-type: circle;\"> <li>Without disclosing personal information, what are the reasons and experiences that led you to choose social work as a profession?</li> <li>What are your social work career interests?</li> <li>What are your personal strengths that you can bring to this profession? How have these strengths been demonstrated in the past?</li> <li>Where do you see yourself 10 years from now in the field of social work?</li> <li>What major social issue do you think that professional social workers should be concerned with? What is the role of social work in relation to this issue?</li> <li>As a social worker, you will be expected to practice ethically according to the <a href=\"https://www.socialworkers.org/About/Ethics/Code-of-Ethics\" target=\"_blank\">National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics</a>. This includes working with diverse populations and clients whose values and beliefs may differ from your own. How will you incorporate and uphold the NASW Code of Ethics into your work with diverse populations?</li> <li>The MSW program requires students to complete a clinical (600 hours) internship concurrent with their coursework. Evening (after 5 p.m.) and weekend placements are extremely limited. The School of Social Work is under no obligation to provide such placements. Given the above considerations, please tell us how you plan to balance your internship hours with your coursework and personal obligations. Tell us about any challenges you may have and how you plan to overcome them.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <ul> <li><strong>Writing Sample</strong>: Applicants must submit an individually-authored research paper or literature review written for any class in their undergraduate studies, preferably one that is related to social work. <strong>Group papers will not be accepted.</strong> <strong>The paper should be 5-10 pages in length, contain citations, and a reference list in APA format</strong>, and will be used to evaluate the applicant's ability to write professionally. The applicant must be the sole author of this paper. Submissions of papers where the applicant is co-author will not be considered. Interviews, book reviews, movie reviews, case notes, client assessments, policy analysis papers, and case studies will NOT be considered. If the applicant does not have an academic paper, then he/she must write a 5-10 page paper in APA format that addresses any social issue related to social work.</li> <li>Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from <a href=\"http://www.wes.org/\" target=\"_blank\">World Education Services (WES)</a> or <a href=\"http://www.jsilny.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Josef Silny and Associates, Inc.</a> only.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Please note: </strong>The MSW program only accepts one application from each prospective student per academic year. Applicants must choose to apply to one track and one semester only.</p> <p>The Master of Social Work program can accommodate only a limited number of students; therefore, there is a possibility of being denied admission even when all criteria are met.</p> <p>Students are admitted and will begin coursework in summer semesters only.</p> <p>To be retained in the program, students must attend the mandatory MSW Program Orientation that takes place the week before summer classes start. Students who fail to attend this orientation will have their offer of admission rescinded.</p> <p>Students are also expected to demonstrate: initiative, dependability, social concern, self-awareness, appreciation for diversity in others, the ability to problem-solve, ease in relating with others, skill in writing and speaking, and professional ethics.</p> <p>Students enrolled must perform certain essential functions in order to participate in and complete program requirements. These essential functions can be found in the MSW Handbook, and define the minimal professional, cognitive, and behavioral abilities required for successful program completion as well as entry-level social work practice.</p> <p>Students admitted into the MSW Program will sign an acknowledgment that they understand they must adhere to these functions in order to be in good standing and remain in the MSW Program.</p> <p><strong>Students unable to meet the Essential Functions requirement will have their offer of admission rescinded.</strong><br />The School of Social Work reserves the right to refuse student entrance or dismiss a student after admission to the MSW program if-- in the judgment of the faculty-- the student demonstrates behavior incompatible with working in the field of social work and/or violates the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics.</p> <p><strong>Advanced Standing</strong></p> <p>To be considered for advanced standing admission, applicants must have a baccalaureate degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program and demonstrate the academic potential and professional maturity to meet the demands of the program with a 3.3 GPA in their last 60 credits. Previous baccalaureate coursework that received at least a "B-" will be reviewed to ensure content equivalency. In advanced standing admission, a maximum of 30 foundation level credits may be waived based on the content equivalency to meet foundation year MSW requirements, which consist of courses in human behavior and the social environment, policy, research, social work practice, and social work field placement.</p> <p>To be considered for advanced standing admission, the bachelor's degree must have been completed within six years of the time of initial enrollment in the master's program.</p><h1>Financial Information</h1><p>Graduate students may receive financial assistance through fellowships, assistantships, tuition support, or loans. For more information, see the College of Graduate Studies <a href=\"https://funding.graduate.ucf.edu/\" target=\"_blank\">Funding website</a>, which describes the types of financial assistance available at UCF and provides general guidance in planning your graduate finances. The <a href=\"https://www.ucf.edu/catalog/graduate/#/content/609c0ff42bc0ac001c6f46ea\">Financial Information</a> section of the Graduate Catalog is another key resource.</p> <p><strong>UCF Student Financial Assistance</strong><br />Millican Hall 120<br />Telephone: 407-823-2827<br />Appointment Line: 407-823-5285<br />Fax: 407-823-5241<br /><a href=\"mailto:finaid@ucf.edu\">finaid@ucf.edu</a><br /><a href=\"http://finaid.ucf.edu/\" target=\"_blank\">http://finaid.ucf.edu</a></p><h1>Fellowship Information</h1><p>Fellowships are awarded based on academic merit to highly qualified students. They are paid to students through the Office of Student Financial Assistance, based on instructions provided by the College of Graduate Studies. Fellowships are given to support a student's graduate study and do not have a work obligation. For more information, see <a href=\"https://graduate.ucf.edu/fellowships/\" target=\"_blank\">UCF Graduate Fellowships</a>, which includes descriptions of university fellowships and what you should do to be considered for a fellowship.</p> <p><strong>Grad Fellowships</strong><br />Telephone: 407-823-0127<br /><a href=\"mailto:gradfellowship@ucf.edu\">gradfellowship@ucf.edu</a><br /><a href=\"https://funding.graduate.ucf.edu/\" target=\"_blank\">https://funding.graduate.ucf.edu</a></p><p>The MSW Advanced Standing track allows no more than one C grade or 3 credit hours (whichever is greater) to be used toward the degree requirements. Exceeding three credit hours or one C grade is grounds for dismissal from the MSW Advanced Standing track.</p> <p>Previous baccalaureate coursework that received at least a "B-" will be reviewed to ensure content equivalency. In advanced standing admission, a maximum of 30 foundation-level credits may be waived based on the content equivalency to meet foundation year MSW requirements, which consist of courses in human behavior and the social environment, policy, research, social work practice, and social work field placement.</p> <p>Educational standards for all social work programs are established by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), the national accreditation body for professional social work education. Curriculum direction and content is regulated by the CSWE through its accreditation standards. The MSW program at UCF is fully accredited through CSWE.</p> <p><strong><u>Required Sequence of Curriculum</u></strong></p> <p><strong>First Semester (Summer)</strong></p> <ul> <li>SOW 6123 - Psychosocial Pathology <strong>3</strong> <strong>Credit Hours</strong></li> <li>SOW 6424 - Theories for Evidence-Based Clinical Practice in Social Work <strong>3</strong> <strong>Credit Hours</strong></li> </ul> <p><strong>Second Semester (Fall)</strong></p> <ul> <li>SOW 6324 - Clinical Practice with Groups <strong>3</strong> <strong>Credit Hours</strong></li> <li>SOW 6348 - Clinical Practice with Individuals <strong>3</strong> <strong>Credit Hours</strong></li> <li>SOW 6612 - Clinical Practice with Families <strong>3</strong> <strong>Credit Hours</strong></li> <li>SOW 6531 - Full Time MSW Clinical Field Integrative Seminar I <strong>2</strong> <strong>Credit Hours</strong></li> <li>SOW 6940 - Clinical Field Education <strong>VAR</strong> <strong>Credit Hours</strong></li> <li>Take 2 credit hours</li> </ul> <p><strong>Third Semester (Spring)</strong></p> <ul> <li>SOW 6433 - Clinical Evaluation in Social Work Practice <strong>3</strong> <strong>Credit Hours</strong></li> <li>SOW Clinical elective</li> <li>SOW Clinical elective</li> <li>SOW 6536 - Full Time MSW Clinical Field Education and Seminar II <strong>2</strong> <strong>Credit Hours</strong></li> <li>SOW 6940 - Clinical Field Education <strong>VAR</strong> <strong>Credit Hours</strong></li> <li>Take 2 credit hours</li> </ul> <p><strong>Transfer Credit</strong></p> <p>Academic credit for life experience and previous work experience shall not be given, in whole or in part, in lieu of Social Work courses required to fulfill degree requirements.</p> <p>Students who have completed course work in an accredited MSW program may transfer up to 9 credit hours <strong>non-field courses</strong> toward the 32 credit hours of the degree. Students must have received a grade of "B-" or higher in these courses. Courses will be evaluated on a course-by-course basis by the MSW Director. Field classes are not eligible for transfer.</p> <p>Students seeking to transfer to the School of Social Work from another CSWE accredited social work program are required to meet the criteria for admission and follow the application procedures.</p> <p>Additionally, one of the academic references must be from the MSW Program Coordinator or academic adviser in the program from which the applicant is transferring and must address the academic standing in that program. If not currently enrolled, the reference must be from the former MSW Program Coordinator or academic adviser. 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