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MSW Program Essentials: Information & Policy Highlights
Important Updates and Guidelines for Student Success. Here you'll find key program updates, essential policy changes, and important information designed to support your academic success and professional development. The program may also be referred to as OG.
Please click below for a welcome video from program leadership containing key information and tips for success related to your journey through the MSW program. 👋
Welcome MSW.mp4General Program Information
General Program Information
Program Handbooks
Program Handbooks
Students are responsible for reading, understanding and abiding by the Simmons University Student Handbook, which includes this academic integrity policy and understanding and abiding by any professional standards and guidelines provided by a specific program and/or College. Please be aware that ignorance and/or failure to have read this information will not be considered an excuse for not understanding or knowing about these policies.
Observed Holidays & Semester's Meeting Days
Observed Holidays & Semester's Meeting Days
The University seeks to observe the following holidays each fiscal year:
New Year’s Day
Martin Luther King, Jr., Day
Presidents' Day
Patriot’s Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth, Independence Day
Labor Day
Indigenous Peoples' Day
Veteran’s Day,
Thanksgiving and the day after, and Christmas Day
The holiday and winter break schedule is determined each year once the Academic Calendar is determined.
MSW Program Plans/ Plans of Study
Program plans are distributed in advance your first semester.
When registering for classes each term, students must follow the plan of study provided to them by their program.
** Students are required to follow their approved Plan of Study.
If you wish to make any changes to your plan, you must consult with your academic advisor before making any modifications **
Students must successfully complete all required foundational courses before registering for advanced courses, including electives, per the requirements of their particular program.
Information about course sequencing, plans of study and pre-requisites is available through academic advising. Students are strongly encouraged to consult these resources before registering.
Verifications Requests
Verifications Requests
As you near program completion, you may have forms that require School of Social Work or Registrar review. Some examples may include, but are not limited to:
State license application forms
Practicum verification letters
Syllabi requests
Expected completion date letters (upcoming degree conferral)
These requests may be emailed to sswverification@simmons.edu.
Academic Advisors
Academic Advisors
Not sure who to contact? Please email the general Advising inbox at SWAdvising@simmons.edu.
Ashari Wallace
Ashari Wallace
Students: Last names A-H
Drop-in Advising: Thursdays 7pm E/6 C/5 M/4 P
Michele Livingood
Michele Livingood
Students: Last names I-P
Drop-in Advising: Tuesdays 10:30am E/9:30 C/8:30 M/7:30 P
Laekin Rowell
Laekin Rowell
Students: Last names Q-Z
Drop-in Advising: Wednesdays 4pm E/3 C/2 M/1 P
DAILY RESOURCES
Moodle LMS
Moodle LMS
Moodle is the officially supported Learning Management System (LMS) at Simmons and is used for many graduate programs.
Practicum Education
Practicum Education
In addition to the SSW Grad and MSW OG Student Handbooks, be sure to review the MSW Practicum Education Manual On Ground Edition.
Experiential Learning Cloud
Experiential Learning Cloud
Experiential Learning Cloud (abbreviated ELC) is the Practicum placement management system where you, your agency Practicum Instructor, and your Simmons Practicum Liaison will:
Secure an internship through the placement planning process
Complete your Learning Plan and Evaluation
Log and approve your weekly hours
ELC Support Resources:
Your Practicum Support Team
Your Practicum Support Team
The table below describes the roles of your practicum support team members.
Evaluations
Evaluations
Feedback is essential for curriculum development, revision, and Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accreditation. We appreciate your participation with completing the evaluations listed below.
Types of evaluations
CSWE competency assessments: The CSWE requires that all accredited social work programs engage in ongoing assessment of program processes and outcomes. These competencies are listed on course syllabi and differ according to whether students are at the generalist curriculum level or the specialist curriculum level. The results have no bearing on students’ grades or academic standing. The generalist measure includes a 45-item assessment, distributed during week 10 of SW421B. Specialist measures are completed during week 10 of SW424B. Contact sswassessments@simmons.edu if you have additional questions.
Course evaluation: This survey is provided within the course two weeks prior to the end of each semester.
MSW program-level survey: This annual survey is distributed towards the end of January/Spring term and contains items that help to assess the implicit curriculum, which is required for ongoing CSWE accreditation.
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