2 M.S.S.W. 202 - 1 Student 2 20 Handbook Revised August 2021 WELCOME FROM THE PROGRAM DIRECTORS .............................................................................................. 1 SPECIAL STATEMENT REGARDING COVID-19 ................................................................................................ 2 INTRODUCTION FROM THE GRADUATE SCHOOL ......................................................................................... 2 The Graduate Catalog ............................................................................................................................... 2 Student Responsibility .............................................................................................................................. 2 PURPOSE OF M.S.S.W. HANDBOOK .............................................................................................................. 3 CHANGES IN CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................ 3 THE COLLEGE OF SOCIAL WORK ................................................................................................................... 4 History ....................................................................................................................................................... 4 Programs Offered...................................................................................................................................... 4 COLLEGE MISSION, VISION, AND VALUES ..................................................................................................... 5 College Mission Statement ....................................................................................................................... 5 College Vision Statement .......................................................................................................................... 5 College Values ........................................................................................................................................... 5 Commitment to Cultural Diversity and Social Justice ............................................................................... 5 College of Social Work Diversity Statement ............................................................................................. 6 Vision for Diversity .................................................................................................................................... 6 Social Justice Innovation Initiative ............................................................................................................ 6 Statement on Racism, Discrimination, and Harassment .......................................................................... 6 A Diverse Student Body ............................................................................................................................ 7 Students with Disabilities .......................................................................................................................... 8 Student Pregnancy Accommodations Policy ............................................................................................ 8 Veterans and Military Personnel .............................................................................................................. 8 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE ..................................................................................................................... 9 Knoxville .................................................................................................................................................... 9 Nashville .................................................................................................................................................... 9 Online M.S.S.W. ........................................................................................................................................ 9 ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE ...................................................................................................................... 9 ETHICAL ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT ................................................................................. 10 University of Tennessee Standards of Conduct ...................................................................................... 10 Student Code of Conduct .................................................................................................................... 10 Academic Conduct .............................................................................................................................. 11 Academic Honesty and Integrity ......................................................................................................... 11 Honor Statement ................................................................................................................................ 11 Plagarism ............................................................................................................................................. 12 Other Types of Academic Dishonesty ................................................................................................. 12 Research Compliance .......................................................................................................................... 13 CSW Standards of Professional Conduct............................................................................................. 13 CSW Professional Standards Committee ............................................................................................ 14 Grievances and Appeals .......................................................................................................................... 16 UT POLICY ON A DRUG-FREE CAMPUS AND WORKPLACE ...................................................................... 16 THE MASTER OF SCIENCE PROGRAM .......................................................................................................... 17 Program Mission and Goals .................................................................................................................... 17 Admission to the M.S.S.W. Program ....................................................................................................... 17 Admission Requirements .................................................................................................................... 18 After Admission ................................................................................................................................... 19 Five Year B.S.S.W./M.S.S.W. Program .................................................................................................... 20 International Applicants .......................................................................................................................... 20 Classification ........................................................................................................................................... 21 PROGRAMS OFFERED .................................................................................................................................. 21 Advanced Standing Program ................................................................................................................... 21 Full-time Program ................................................................................................................................... 21 Extended Study Program ........................................................................................................................ 22 GENERAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................ 22 PROFESSIONAL CURRICULUM ..................................................................................................................... 23 Generalist Curriculum ............................................................................................................................. 23 Concentration Curriculum ...................................................................................................................... 26 Evidence-based Interpersonal Practice .............................................................................................. 26 Organizational Leadership .................................................................................................................. 28 Electives for the Concentrations ............................................................................................................. 30 Curriculum Models .................................................................................................................................. 30 FIELD PRACTICE ........................................................................................................................................... 30 Professional Liability Insurance............................................................................................................... 31 Field Placement Fee ................................................................................................................................ 32 Field Practice Grading ............................................................................................................................. 32 Placement Process .................................................................................................................................