UT College of Social Work <HEAD> <BODY> <P ALIGN= "CENTER"><FONT SIZE="6" COLOR="orange" FONT FACE="arial, helvetica, sans seriff"><B>THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE COLLEGE OF SOCIAL WORK</font></B> <BR> <P ALIGN= "CENTER"><FONT SIZE="6" COLOR="orange" FONT FACE="arial, helvetica, sans seriff"><B>MASTER OF SCIENCE IN SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM</font></B> <BR> <BR> <P><P ALIGN= "LEFT"><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="blue" FONT FACE="arial, helvetica, sans seriff"><U>Applying to the Program</U></font> <BR> <P><P ALIGN= "left"><FONT SIZE="4">We are pleased that you are interested in applying to our M.S.S.W. program. You may access our Social Work bulletin at our website <A HREF="http://www.csw.utk.edu/">(http://www.csw.utk.edu/)</A/. The bulletin describes our College and program and outlines admissions requirements. You may also access and print additional copies of the Social Work departmental application and reference evaluation forms as well as a copy of the Graduate School application and GRE information at our web site. <BR> <P><P ALIGN= "left"><FONT SIZE="4">Please note that the application procedure involves <EM>two separate processes</EM>: (1) application for admission to the Graduate School and (2) application for admission to the College of Social Work M.S.S.W. program <BR> <P><LI>Admission to The Graduate School: The University of Tennessee requires admission to the Graduate School prior to action by the M.S.S.W. admissions committee of the College of Social Work. The items that must be sent directly to the Graduate School are: <OL> <LI>the $35.00 application fee <LI>Graduate School application <LI>official transcripts of all previous academic work <LI>and GRE general test scores </OL> In addition, international applicants must also submit TOEFL scores, a completed International Form, and a completed Financial Statement obtained from the Graduate School. When all of these items have been received, The Graduate School will forward them to the College of Social Work. Contact the Graduate School (865/974-3251) for forms and additional information. <BR> <UL> <P>These materials should be sent to: <P ALIGN= "CENTER">The University of Tennessee <P ALIGN= "CENTER">Office of Graduate and International Admissions <P ALIGN= "CENTER">218 Student Services Building <P ALIGN= "CENTER">Knoxville, TN 37996-0220 </UL> <BR> <P><LI>Admission to the College of Social Work M.S.S.W. Program: Applications will be reviewed by the CSW Admissions Committee only after all items have been received. The items that should be sent directly to the College of Social Work are: <OL> <LI>the departmental application <LI>professional statement <LI>three reference evaluation forms </OL> <UL> <P>These materials should be to the following address: <P ALIGN= "CENTER">The University of Tennessee <P ALIGN= "CENTER">College of Social Work <P ALIGN= "CENTER">Office of M.S.S.W. Admissions <P ALIGN= "CENTER">201 Henson Hall <P ALIGN= "CENTER">Knoxville, TN 37996-3333 </UL> <BR> <BR> <P>Applications are accepted after September 1 each year for the following academic year. The deadline for receipt of the departmental application is March 1. However, <STRONG>applications should be completed as early as possible.</STRONG> <BR> <BR> <P><P ALIGN= "LEFT"><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="blue" FONT FACE="arial, helvetica, sans seriff"><U>M.S.S.W. Program Description</U></font> <BR> <P><LI>The College of Social Work is committed to advancing the mission of The University of Tennessee as the state’s land-grant, flagship university, to provide a quality public education for the citizens of Tennessee through exemplary teaching, research, and service. The College of Social Work provides a professional social work education program that prepares undergraduate and graduate students for social work practice and doctoral level graduate students for social work research and academia. <P><LI>The educational mission of the college is accomplished by faculty committed to the use of teaching methods that support critical thinking and life-long learning. The college’s research mission embraces interdisciplinary collaboration and scholarship that seeks to increase knowledge for the benefit of individuals, families, organizations, and communities. Community outreach services are rendered by both faculty, staff, and students who seek to enhance the quality of life for people and human systems in Tennessee, with particular concern for improving life conditions and greater social justice for vulnerable populations. <P><LI>The Master of Science in Social Work (M.S.S.W.) program is offered across the state on campuses in Knoxville, Memphis, and Nashville. All three campuses have full-time faculty, library facilities, computer labs, and field practice resources. <P><LI>Full-time students in the MSSW program begin classes in the fall semester of admission and complete the full-time program (60 semester hours) in two years, or four (4) semesters, of full-time study. They complete the foundation curriculum during the first year and the concentration curriculum during the second year. <P><LI>The college offers field placement opportunities in over 400 agencies. These settings include schools, courts, hospitals, nursing homes, state agencies, homeless shelters, women’s shelters, and mental health centers. Advanced standing students currently complete 912 hours of practicum experience. Full-time and extended study students currently complete 1120 hours of practicum experience. <BR> <BR> <P><P ALIGN= "LEFT"><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="blue" FONT FACE="arial, helvetica, sans seriff"><U>Students must meet the following requirements for the M.S.S.W. degree:</U></font> <BR> <LI>All graduate and University requirements as stated in The University of Tennessee Graduate Catalog (available from the Office of Graduate Student Services) AND <LI>A minimum of 60 semester credit-hours, which includes the following: <OL> <LI>foundation courses and field practice (30 hours) and <LI>course work and field practice in the Clinical Social Work Practice concentration or the Social Welfare Management and Community Practice concentration (30 hours). <LI>a comprehensive examination or successful defense of a thesis. <LI>an overall GPA of 3.0 or better on all graded courses and satisfactory performance in field. A grade of C or higher must be obtained in all required courses. Required courses may not be repeated in order to receive a higher grade. <LI>professional conduct appropriate for a social worker at all times in accordance with the Code of Ethics of the National Association of Social Workers. </OL> <P>When faculty resources are available, a student may elect to write a thesis as partial fulfillment of the requirements for the M.S.S.W. degree. A thesis involves planning and conducting an original research project on a social work topic. It carries 6 hours of credit, which are applied as elective hours. Interested students need to make a decision about writing a thesis shortly after entering the College. A student should notify both his or her major professor and the SW 506, Social Work Research, instructor of interest in developing a thesis. A thesis student will be expected to have a GPA of 3.8 or higher upon completion of the foundation year. <BR> <P>All second-year students who do not develop and defend a thesis must take a written comprehensive examination. Students take the examination during the last semester of their year of concentration study. The exam is compiled by the social work faculty and given twice a year, in the fall and spring semesters. Students are provided, in advance, with sample questions and some parameters of what to expect on the examination. <BR> <BR> <P><P ALIGN= "CENTER"><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="orange" FONT FACE="arial, helvetica, sans seriff">The Master of Science in Social Work (M.S.S.W.) program at the University of Tennessee College of Social Work is the only graduate social work program in the state of Tennessee. Founded in 1942, it has been accredited continuously since 1945. The M.S.S.W. program provides concentrations in clinical social work practice and social welfare management and community practice. The College of Social Work M.S.S.W program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.</font> <BR> <P><P ALIGN= "CENTER"><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="blue" FONT FACE="arial, helvetica, sans seriff">The University of Tennessee does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status in provision of educational programs and services or employment opportunities and benefits. This policy extends to both employment by and admission to the University. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex or disability in its education programs and activities pursuant to the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Inquiries and charges of violation concerning Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, ADA or the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) or any of the other above referenced policies should be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity (OED), 1840 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, telephone (865) 974-2498 (V/TTY available) or 974-2440. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the UTK Office of Human Resources, 600 Henley Street, Knoxville, TN 37996-4125.</font> <BR> <P><P ALIGN= "RIGHT"><A HREF="mailto:jenscag@utk.edu">Contact Jennifer Scagnelli for more information</A/