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As a fully online student, you will be automatically registered each semester for your courses based on your program of study that follows the prescribed course scheduling pathway, unless otherwise approved by your Program Manager. For your first semester, you will be registered for 3 courses (two options, dependent on the course carousel found on page 17) for a total of 9 credits:

1. SW 630 SW History & Social Welfare Policy (1st 7-weeks)
2. SW 610 Structural Oppression (14-weeks)
3. SW 623 Methods with Organizations, Communities and Legislatures (2nd 7-weeks)

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1. SW 611 Theoretical Perspectives on Human Behavior (1st 7-weeks)
2. SW 620 SW Methods: Individuals (14-weeks)
3. SW 640 Elements of Evidence Informed Practice (2nd 7-weeks)

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Use this table to help you plan your progression through the program. Course descriptions are available in

the MSW Student Handbook.

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Course Requirements

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To satisfy graduation requirements for the Traditional Standing MSW program, students must successfully complete 20 courses for a total of 60 credits of specialized curriculum and 900 hours of Field Education. 18 Transfer credits from another institution are not allowed in the MSW program. Students can complete the program in eight semesters by following a prescribed course offering schedule (program of study) that varies based on the semester of entry to the program (e.g., Spring, Summer or Fall). Students are expected to maintain continuous enrollment in the program. Students who deviate from the cohort program of study may find themselves having to wait to take courses to ensure that they continue to take courses in the correct sequence. Students who will not be attending a semester, must follow the leave absence procedure of page 20. During the 8 semesters of the program, semesters 1, 2, 5 and 6 include 3 courses each, while semesters 3, 4, 7 and 8 include 2 courses each, allowing concentrated time for field education. To participate in field education, students are responsible for finding their own site and field instructor. Detailed information on field education is provided on page 21 of this Welcome Packet.

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Online Academic Calendar

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UNR’s online Master of Social Work, traditional standing, requires eight 14-week semesters to complete.

Each semester may include 7 and 14-week courses. Please pay close attention to semester dates and

deadlines as you progress in the program and regularly check the Online Academic Calendar. The link can

also be found in the Student Resource Center. It is critical that you check this calendar regularly.

It is the student’s responsibility to familiarize themselves with the important semester dates on the Online Academic Calendar website every semester.

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MSW Student Handbook

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The MSW Student Handbook is an important document and provides detailed information about the School of Social Work and policies specific to the graduate online MSW program. The handbook includes information on program competencies, program of study, timeline for degree completion, advising, the Social Work Graduate Student Association, course descriptions, grievances, scholarships and more. Fully online students must review these policies and expectations and refer to them as needed throughout the program.

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Course Registrations

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Registration begins approximately 6 weeks prior to the semester start (you are automatically registered for courses each term). Students are to log into MyNevada to confirm course registration and pay semester bill. For course schedule problems, please contact your Program Manager immediately. Students with registration holds on their account will not be registered until all holds are removed. Holds can be placed for several reasons, including fees, and other unmet requirements. Any holds on your account are clearly indicated in MyNevada. To see if you have a hold that is preventing you from being enrolled in classes, navigate to MyNevada and type in ‘holds' in the search bar.

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Course Registrations

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Registration begins approximately 6 weeks prior to the semester start (you are automatically registered for courses each term). Students are to log into MyNevada to confirm course registration and pay semester bill. For course schedule problems, please contact your Program Manager immediately. Students with registration holds on their account will not be registered until all holds are removed. Holds can be placed for several reasons, including fees, and other unmet requirements. Any holds on your account are clearly indicated in MyNevada. To see if you have a hold that is preventing you from being enrolled in classes, navigate to MyNevada and type in ‘holds' in the search bar.

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Attendance and Syllabus Agreement

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Students are required to confirm their attendance in each course by Wednesday of Week 1. To confirm your attendance in each of your courses, you must complete the Attendance and Syllabus Agreement, which is located within the Modules section of each course. If you do not complete this agreement, the instructor will notify program administrators to determine if you should be withdrawn from the course. If you have any questions, please contact the instructor for clarification. For additional information, please refer to the New Student Orientation.

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Course Grades and Academic Probation

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Each graduate course must be completed with a grade of "C" or better for the credit to be acceptable toward an advanced degree. The probation policy for students who have a GPA below 3.0 at the end of any semester can be found at https://www.unr.edu/grad/student-resources/academic-standing.

In addition, students must maintain good standing with an overall cumulative graduate credit GPA of at least 3.0 on a scale of 4.0. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 to meet graduation eligibility. If a course is not passed with a grade of C or higher, students must repeat the course, which could lengthen the program beyond six-, seven-, or eight-semesters, due to course offerings in a particular semester. Remember, the Graduate School policy requires all degree requirements must be completed within six years.

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Course Grading Scale

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Students who wish to drop or withdraw from a course(s) are required to consult with the Olga Martinez to discuss their options prior to the drop or withdrawal deadline. After speaking with the Olga, students must email Olga (from their UNR email address) with their request. Students who leave the University without officially withdrawing receive a failing grade in all courses. The drop and withdrawal deadlines are located within WebCampus as well as the Online Academic Calendar.

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Grade Appeal Policy

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The School of Social Work adheres to the University’s policy by which students may appeal a grade. There are important guidelines outlined in the MSW Student Handbook.

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Dismissal Policy

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The School of Social Work adheres to the Dismissal Policy of the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Code, Title 2, Chapter 11.

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Leave of Absence Policy

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The School of Social Work adheres to the Dismissal Policy of the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Code, Title 2, Chapter 11.