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Policy 6-216: Graduate Studies and Degrees, Master of Social Work

  1. Purpose and Scope
    1. (Reserved)
  2. Definitions
    1. (Reserved)
  3. Policy: Requirements for the Degree of Master of Social Work
    1. Admission policies and the studies required for the degree of Master of Social Work must conform to university graduate standards and practices.
    2. Course Requirements. Candidates for the degree of Master of Social Work must: (1) spend at least one academic year in full-time residence, (2) present a minimum of 90 credit hours of field work and class work, approved by the dean of the faculty of the school, and (3) maintain not less than a 3.0 grade point average.
  4. Rules, Procedures, Guidelines, Forms and other related resources
    1. Rules
    2. Procedures
    3. Guidelines
    4. Forms
    5. Other related resource materials
  5. References:
    1. (Reserved)
  6. Contacts:
    1. Policy Owner:
      1. Questions about this Policy and any related Rules, Procedures and Guidelines should be directed to the Dean of the Graduate School.
      Policy Officers:
        Only the Sr. Vice President for Academic Affairs and the Sr. Vice President for Health Sciences or their designees have the authority to grant exceptions to this policy.
  7. History:
    1. Approved: University Senate 3/3/80
    2. Approved: Institutional Council 3/10/80
    3. Editorially revised 9/1/83


Policy: 6-216 Rev: 1
Date: Sept. 1, 1983

Last Updated: 8/4/21