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University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee Helen Bader School of Social Welfare. MSW Orientation and information sessions April 13, April 18, and May 17, 2013. Deborah Padgett, PhD Associate Professor and Chair of the Social Work Department Amy Kirby, MSW
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University of Wisconsin- MilwaukeeHelen Bader School of Social Welfare MSW Orientation and information sessionsApril 13, April 18, and May 17, 2013
Deborah Padgett, PhD Associate Professor and Chair of the Social Work Department • Amy Kirby, MSW MSW Specialist, Social Work Graduate Admissions and Advising kirby@uwm.edu; (414) 229-6486
Overview of today’s orientation • Introductions • BSW and non-BSW • Some common questions • Review of the program • Review of APA style • Introduction to Field Placement
Introductions • Undergraduate degree? • Social work experience? • Current job?
Important Info and Tips • Helen Bader School of Social Welfare (HBSSW) • UWM School that houses Social Work and Criminal Justice Departments • MSW Program is a part of the Social Work Department • Use of HBSSW/MSW program web pages • Use of Social Work Field Program website • Use of UWM website • Your requirements are governed by both the Graduate School and the MSW Program
Student Support and Advising • Faculty Advisor • Develop course plan • MSW Specialist • Field Liaison • Course Instructors • Field Instructors • Numerous other faculty and staff • Additional Information • “New Admit” webpage • MSW Student Handbook
School/Work Balance • Full-time or part-time course schedules • Need to consider how Field Placement requirement will impact your life and employment
The Dean • Dean of the Graduate School is your Dean • Not Dean of HBSSW
Financial Aid Student Loans – primary UWM Office of Financial Aid, (414) 229-4541; http://www4.uwm.edu/financialaid/ Very few programassistantships and some scholarships Social Work Application Packet Section V; Program announcements to students throughout the year Graduate Fellowship and AOP Fellowship UWM Graduate School, (414) 229-6569; http://www.graduateschool.uwm.edu/ (next Fall)
Tuition Full-time resident graduate tuition - Fall 2012 $5741.16 per semester (non-resident $11,973.96)
Parking Shuttle – park and ride Milwaukee Public Transit System Parking on campus
Registration • PAWS • Schedule of classes • Fall registration
BSW and non-BSW • BSW 34 cr. program; non-BSW 56 cr. program • Foundation courses • Only for non-BSW • Or – BSW’s more than 5 years ago • Exemptions for foundation courses • Exemption Exams (July, October) • Based on previous coursework • Field - based on specific Social Work experience
The MSW Program CONCENTRATION areas to choose from: Child and Family Welfare Physical, Behavioral and Mental Health Gerontology METHODS areas to choose from: Direct Practice Macro Practice Double Methods
Certificate Programs UWM Graduate Certificates • Non-Profit Management • Applied Gerontology • Public Health • Women’s Studies • Trauma-Informed Care Course plans for State of WI credential • School Social Work • Substance Abuse Counselor
General Questions?? Follow up for more specific questions…
Document and reference ideas and words that are not your own
APA Style • American Psychological Association • Rules for writing, formatting, and documenting academic papers in the social sciences
Field Placement For important Field Placement presentation and information, please see MSW Field web page, especially the Introduction to Field Power Point on that page.